Monard law's public law team has extensive experience advising clients on environmental permits, environmental due diligence, urban planning and building permits as well as sustainable energy projects and environmental tax matters. Key individual Koen Geelen specialises in issues regarding environmental permits, soil contamination, and environmental and urban planning. Wouter Moonen often assists public entities as well as private companies and is experienced in public law with a special focus on environmental law.
Testimonials
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‘Monard has consistently aligned their services with our business objectives, ensuring that the legal advice we receive is not only legally sound but also practical from a commercial standpoint.’
‘I would recommend Wouter Moonen & Sarah Jacobs to any business seeking a legal partner that combines high-quality legal expertise with a client-centric approach. Their responsiveness and commitment to delivering value make them a standout in the legal market.’
‘Great expertise in environmental legislation. Quick response time. ’
‘Pro active thinking, scenario building expertise.’
Key clients
- OSTEND BRUGES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- GREENYARD
- OVAM
- NV CORDA CAMPUS (COLABORA)
- CITY OF ANTWERP
- CIRCUIT ZOLDER (TERLAMEN)
- ANTWERP FLANDERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- REMO MILIEUBEHEER (GROUP MACHIELS)
- INARI AGRICULTURE
- SOPREMA
Work highlights
- Advising Circuit Zolder (Terlamen) concerning all environmental matters, including the continuation of their exploitation, despite multiple lawsuits from local residents because of noise pollution.
- Advising and assisting regional airports Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges concerning all environmental matters, including the new environmental permit application for the Antwerp airport.
- Advising and assisting the city of Antwerp concerning multiple spatial, urban planning and environmental matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Koen Geelen, Wouter Moonen