Nature Conservation

Ayana Dootalieva

Stibbeblog | Environment and Energy

Stibbe represents Circuit Park Zandvoort

Stibbe has again successfully represented Circuit Zandvoort. The Formula 1 Grand Prix in September will go ahead.

Marie Boomert

Stibbe advises the State of Malta

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

Stibbe advises the province of Limburg

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).

The impact of the Division’s PAN decision on the permissibility of nitrogen relevant activities?

On 29 May 2019, in a long-awaited decision, the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State (the “Division”) held that the Programmatic Approach to Nitrogen (“PAN”) was adopted in contravention of the Habitats Directive.

Stibbe wins case concerning Isla refinery air pollution on Curaçao

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.

Update on Climate Change Litigation

One year after the Dutch Supreme Court upheld the Urgenda decision, climate change litigation is still trending. We discuss four developments in the climate change litigation landscape that build on the principles laid down in the Urgenda case law.

Stibbe participates in AquaConnect programme

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.

International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment & Climate Change Law 2021 - European Union chapter

The ICLG to Environment & Climate Change Law 2021 covers common issues in environment and climate change laws and regulations - including environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, liabilities, a.o. - in 18 jurisdictions.

Stibbe Brussels appoints five new Counsel

Stibbe Brussels has promoted Bastiaan Schelstraete (Environment & Planning), Stefanie François (Environment & Planning), David Verwaerde (Dispute Resolution), Lizelotte De Maeyer (Tax) and Pieter-Jan Leemen (Banking & Finance) to Counsel.

International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment & Climate Change Law 2022 - European Union chapter

The ICLG to Environment & Climate Change Law 2022 covers common issues in environment and climate change laws and regulations - including environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, liabilities, etc. - in 18 jurisdictions.

Stibbe appoints two new partners

Stibbe Brussels proudly announces the promotions of Guan Schaiko (Environment & Planning) and Pieter Nobels (Banking & Finance) to partner. The new appointments will take effect on 1 July 2022.

Environment and Planning

Our Environment and Planning practice is widely recognised as a pioneer on the Benelux legal market. We provide tailor-made solutions for the most complex environmental questions and are involved in high-end urban, industry, energy and infrastructure projects.