Nature Conservation

Experience - The research programme AquaConnect involves a consortium working on solutions to enable the Netherlands and other delta areas to become self-sufficient in their supply of fresh water. The consortium of educational and knowledge institutions, companies, governments, and other parties is committed to the reuse of wastewater and brackish groundwater using new water purification technologies. Stibbe is legal advisor within this consortium.

Experience - Advising client on environmental matters of a large oil refinery and chemical plant in the Rotterdam area

Experience - Stibbe has advised Circuit Park Zandvoort on the necessary permits for the renovation of the circuit to make it possible to host Formula 1 racing in Zandvoort. Various nature and environmental organisations had requested the District Court of Noord-Holland in two preliminary relief proceedings, to stop the work on the circuit. The proceedings concerned eligibility for an exemption for disturbing protected animal species, and a permit for carrying out a nitrogen-emitting project near a Natura 2000 area.

Experience - Many residents of Curaçao suffer due to severe air pollution from the Isla oil refinery. With Stibbe’s help, a number of residents living under 'the smoke of Isla', alongside environmental organisations, have sued the state of Curacao for wrongful acts towards them.

Experience - On 21 February 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Department of the Council of State rendered its judgment on the construction of the Drentse Monden and Oostermoer wind farm. The zoning plan and other permits are now irrevocable and the construction of the wind farm, including 45 wind turbines, in the municipalities Aa and Hunze and Borger-Odoorn may begin

Experience - Legal representation of the province of Limburg on environmental impact assessment and nature conservation issues in the context of the rezoning and permitting for the transport business of H. Essers in the province of Limburg (Flanders).

Experience - Assisting the State of Malta with regard to the alleged failure of Malta to fulfill its obligations under the Birds Directive.

Experience - Representing the municipality of Waddinxveen in proceedings brought by a neighboring municipality, joint regulations, landowners and local residents against the zoning plan Glasparel+. This zoning plan provides for 90 hectare glasshouse horticulture, 34 hectare logistics and distribution, 10 hectare business activities, 130 houses and infrastructure. Stibbe also assists with the Freedom of information act proceedings relating to the zoning plan.

Experience - Stibbe advises Zeeland Seaports in relation to the demolishing and decommissioning of a large phosphorus plant in Vlissingen. The plant, including its buildings, installations and the ground underneath, is highly contaminated with phosphorus, asbestos and radioactive materials.

Experience - Advising Afvalzorg on several environmental and planning aspects

Experience - Advising and litigating on behalf of the Municipality of Amsterdam in relation to the North-South metro line.

Experience - Advising and representing Eneco in relation to permitting of off shore wind farms in the Dutch part of the North Sea.