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‘ENVIR Advocaten is one of the leading law firms in the Netherlands in the field of environmental law’.
Legal 500 – EMEA 2021
‘Its staff consists of very experienced lawyers with a lot of expertise in environmental, planning and administrative law’.
Legal 500 – EMEA 2021
‘Niche firm, but can handle big cases on environmental law’.
Legal 500 – EMEA 2021
What the team is known for: Respected team covering a broad array of planning and environmental law, with a strong focus on nitrogen emissions legislation and EU regulations concerning nature conservation and habitat protection. Represents clients from the energy and construction sectors, as well as municipalities, in contentious and non-contentious zoning and permitting matters. Also assists clients with soil and groundwater pollution mandates.
Chambers, 2021
‘ENVIR Advocaten has very experienced lawyers, which includes some of the best in the field’.
Legal 500 – EMEA 2021
Marieke Kaajan advises on contentious and non-contentious permitting and zoning matters. She offers additional experience in nitrogen emissions matters and EU environmental directives. One client enjoys working with her because she is “very well connected, nice, direct and very approachable.”
Chambers, 2021
Another client appreciates the team’s business-focused approach: “What I really like about ENVIR Advocaten is that we know each other and we know how to efficiently spend time.”
Chambers, 2021
‘Iris Kieft is a very bright lawyer, she’s down to earth and friendly, but at the same time very effective and focused on results’.
Legal 500 – EMEA 2021
One client praises the team’s “outstanding knowledge, especially of nature conservation law,” and goes on to add that the team “will not rest until they have achieved their clients’ preferred results.”
Chambers, 2021
Fleur Onrust is experienced in handling environmental permitting matters, as well as nature conservation and soil contamination mandates. She is particularly well respected for representing clients from the private and public sectors in contentious proceedings. One client comments: “She is pragmatic, acts fast and is very understanding of the needs of her clients.”
Chambers, 2021