Pascal Mallien
Hall of fameBaker McKenzie BV/SRLBaker McKenzie BV/SRL's environmental practice often represents clients before administrative courts in environmental permit disputes and enforcements matters in the Flemish region of Belgium. It also advises clients on the renewal of environmental permits, as well as on environmental regulatory compliance matters across all three regions of Belgium. Pascal Mallien, who heads up the group, assists clients with permit issues across industries including chemical plants, gas stations and wind farm projects. Jean-François Vandenberghe often advises national and international clients on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions. Mario Deketelaere‘s primary focus is on regional, federal and European environmental law, and zoning and planning law.
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‘Very good knowledge of the relevant legislation and also a lot of experience in other court cases. There is always a back up person available when necessary.’
‘Client focus and dedicated work force.’
‘Extremely professional.’
‘Flexibility regarding Teams meetings.’
‘Expertise and bilingual availability.’
Key clients
- Lukoil Belgium
- Aluminium Duffel
- Orange Belgium
- Evonik Industries AG
- Bremhove NV
- Engie
- Nicole Foundation
Work highlights
- Advised on issues regarding the renewal of environmental permits for service stations in the Walloon, Brussels Capital and Flemish Region, including the renewal of the rent agreements in case the service stations are not property owned.
- Advised on noise, odour and particulate matter issues in connection with an aluminium plant in Duffel, including discussions with the compliance officer and procedures before the Civil Court. Also advised on permitting and court issues in connection with the renewal of the entire sewage system and accidental emissions in the River Nete.
- Advised on permit challenges before the Flemish administrative court ("Raad voor Vergunningsbetwistingen") in connection with the upcoming 5G which requires a lot of new infrastructure of Orange Belgium, to be shared with other operators on the Belgian market such as Telenet and Proximus.
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Pascal Mallien