Local law firm Publius specialises in public, environmental, energy and climate change law. It often advises private clients as well as federal, regional, and local authorities. Dirk Van Heuven co-founded the firm and has expertise in spatial planning and environmental law matters. Fellow co-founder Steve Ronse focuses on administrative and environmental law, representing several enterprises and public authorities in environmental-related matters. Other key individual Jan Beleyn stands out for his work in spatial planning law, environmental law, and the environmental aspects of real estate.
Testimonials
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‘Dirk Van Heuven is an exceptional lawyer, with an outstanding level of expertise. Down to earth and ready to find a working solution fast.’
‘Good knowledge about environmental issues and administrative law. Flexible.'
Key clients
- Flemish Government
- Province of West Flanders
Work highlights
- Assisting the Flemish Government in numerous cases, including Belgium’s first actual climate case in which a Belgian non-profit organization together with over 60.000 plaintiffs sued the four Belgian Governments and asked the civil court of Brussels to impose strict and binding emission standards together with an obligation to take more effective measures regarding climate policy.
- Assisting fast-food restaurant-chain Hawaiian Poke Bowl to obtain all necessary permits to open its restaurants in Belgium and in the Netherlands.