Van Doorne‘s environment and planning team has a strong reputation advising its roster of clients, which includes names such as Shell International BV and ProRail BV. Cees Kniestedt and Ingeborg Wind-Middel co-head the team, which consists of specialists in the field, including Jeanette Ozinga, who is particularly focused on matters involving environmental industrial issues, and administrative law expert Jan van der Grinten. Senior associate Pim Oremans bolstered the cohort with his July 2023 arrival from NewGround Law B.V..
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‘Van Doorne team excels in guiding clients through compliance and rules-related work. Important attributes include their knowledge, the quality of the work they produce, and their communication and collaborative abilities.'
‘Jeanette Ozinga has been an authority in her field of environmental law, especially on waste and veterinary aspects. She has clear vision and understanding of the law, and is a great sparring partner for clients.'
‘Ingeborg Wind is very knowledgeable, pleasant to communicate with and available when needed. She delivers, even when deadlines are tight.’
‘Cees Kniestedt is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the Dutch environmental and zoning field. He is also extremely pragmatic and reasonable in negotiations through his ability to quickly find the reasonable middle ground that works for both parties.’
‘Cees Kniestedt is relaxed and very practical - a lot of knowledge, combined with a great sense of humour. This makes him an exception in the law firms I know.'
'Annerie Ploumen is outstanding in her capabilities of working very hard to achieve what the client wants.’
‘Jeanette Ozinga really brings to the team her environmental and waste capabilities.’
‘Ingebord Wind is able to see beyond the immediate concerns to give advice that addresses the real problems that can lurk beneath the surface.’
Leading individuals
Jeanette (lawyer, adviser) is an expert on environmental law matters and advises large industrial and investment companies on environmental law matters, including in the areas of waste and energy transition since 1991. Jeanette has a special focus on waste management, circular economy, and energy transition, areas which will play a significant role in the practice going forward.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ingeborg Wind-Middel, Cees Kniestedt, Jeanette Ozinga, Jan van der Grinten