Iris Kieft
NautaDutilhNautaDutilh‘s environmental law practice sits within the firm’s wider public law department, and often acts for renewable energy and industrial sector entities in work. Elsewhere in the practice, the group handles a wide range of sensitive environmental compliance matters. Practice head Iris Kieft has 'deep understanding of environmental law'.
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‘The depth and breadth of knowledge within the team on environmental legislation and Dutch procedural law meant working with the team gave us confidence that all legal aspects were very well covered. ’
- 'The approach and collaborative style of Anke Holtland makes her very pleasant to work with.'
- 'Eline van Leeuwen has a very good hands on mentality and provides comprehensive yet practical approaches for quite complex legal questions. ’
‘Our experience working with this team has been outstanding. Their ability to grasp and understand complex technical topics is impressive. They consistently translate these concepts into clear, precise legal language and arguments, ensuring that our technical concerns are comprehensively addressed.’
‘Iris Kieft and Keri van Ettekoven have been exceptional. Their understanding of complex technical matters, coupled with their ability to translate these into precise legal strategies, has been invaluable.’
‘Compared to other firms, this team excels at delivering legal solutions that are both practical and quickly implementable.'
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their deep expertise, dedication, and client-first mindset. They combine technical skill with a highly personalized approach, ensuring advice is always practical and aligned with client needs.’
‘Iris and Bart are excellent litigators. They showed deep understanding of environmental law. It was a great pleasure to work with Iris and Bart. They were able to navigate the most complex legal challenges.'
Key clients
- Inmarsat Solutions
- TenneT TSO
- Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe
- Municipality of Amsterdam
- Rabobank
- Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (JV between Shell and Exxon)
- ENGIE
- Neste
- ChemCom Industries
- Koninklijke De Kuyper
- Van der Kaa
- AFS Group
- Discover Exploration Limited
- Chemelot Industrial Area (Chemelot Site Permit)
- Shell
- ABN AMRO
- GVB (public transport Amsterdam)
- Municipality of Noordoostpolder
- SVn (sustainable financing solutions)
- Stichting Organisatie Producentenverantwoordelijkheid E-waste Nederland (OPEN) (Dutch E-Waste foundation)
- Yellow Chips
- ofi (previously: Olam Cocoa)
- EIG Partners
- Norwegian Packaging Association
- Stichting Papier Recycling Nederland (Dutch Paper Recycling Foundation)
- TotalEnergies
- Nouryon
- Nobian
- Orgaworld (Renewi)
- SABIC
- TABS (Timber and Building Supplies)
- Lineage
- PMT
- Hogeschool Rotterdam (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences)
- Green Glycols
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing assistance to TenneT with proceedings regarding TenneT’s project Zuid-West 380 kV Oost.
- Assisting Discover Exploration Ltd with proceedings concerning permits for a gas production project in the North Sea.
- Advises the municipality of Amsterdam on several procedures relating to the leasehold system.
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Practice head
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Iris Kieft