Environmental Law

Environmental & Administrative Law  

Our specialist lawyers will guide you in your dealings with government agencies, including in connection with environmental permits (urban planning, subdivision, environment), zoning, enforcement, expropriation and public procurement. 

We will help you draw up tender documents, conduct negotiations and continue supporting you during the permitting process from start to finish. We can also assist you in the case of public-private partnerships (PPPs), both in the preparatory phase as well as during project implementation. 

Our expertise

Environmental permits and environmental law 

We will guide you through the process of applying for environmental permits and provide legal advice on the spatial integration of your project, taking into account the current regulations that exist on a local, provincial and regional level. 

Our support includes: 

• Advice and guidance on permit applications at any level of government 
• Legal support in various aspects of environmental law: 
  • Spatial planning and implementation plans, planning gains and losses resulting from planning decisions 
  • Planning applications that are not in line with the zoning plan (e.g. a house in an agricultural area) 
  • Transfers of high-risk land, soil contamination and earth-moving 
  • Immovable heritage and archaeology 
  • Water assessments and nature protection 
  • Vacancy and the dilapidation of properties 
  • Environmental impact assessment (EIA): soil, noise, hazardous materials, ... 
  • Energy law 
  • Enforcement 

Expropriation law 

Is your property being expropriated or are you, as a government body, involved in an expropriation? We can assist you at every stage of the proceedings, with the intention of ensuring a proper legal resolution. You can come to us for legal assistance with expropriation proceedings initiated by the government. 

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) 

We will assist with your project from A to Z: from the award phase to implementation, including negotiations and legal documentation. 
You can come to us for: 

• Guidance on applications and tenders 
• Support in negotiations with government and other partners 
• The drawing up of specifications and tender documents 

Permit procedures and appeals 

We can assist you in permit and appeal proceedings, thanks to our thorough knowledge of both the administrative and judicial processes. 
Our assistance includes: 

• Guidance concerning licensing procedures 
• Support in the case of administrative and jurisdictional appeals (Council for Permit Disputes, Council of State, civil courts, etc.) 
• Assistance with objections, public inquiries, EIA and negotiations. 

What you can expect from us

Advice and guidance

Prevention is better than cure. We provide honest advice on your legal position and chances of success—without complex legal jargon, but with clear and actionable recommendations.

We’re also a sparring partner when needed. Thanks to a network of (inter)national experts and broad sector experience, we offer multidisciplinary legal support tailored to your needs.

Contract drafting

A well-drafted contract prevents misunderstandings and disputes. We ensure your agreements are watertight and legally sound.

Conflict resolution

• Amicable settlements

  A swift and efficient resolution saves time, costs, and stress.

• Mediation

  Our certified mediators guide both parties toward a mutual solution.

• Litigation

   If negotiation is no longer possible, we represent your case with conviction in court.

Litigation and expert support

We mediate where possible and litigate when necessary. Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience and guide you through court expert proceedings.

Would you like legal advice or guidance in any of these areas? If so, please do not hesitate to contact us.