Ploum
‘True joy to work with’ Alexandra Danopoulos, and ’benchmark lawyer in the field’ Maayke Maas are at the helm of Ploum's Rotterdam-based planning and environment offering. Its client portfolio includes reputable names, from BP and Shell to Rotterdam Airport B.V. It assists said clients with a range of matters including those involving environmental and permitting aspects of new development projects of significant value, such as assisting Shell in obtaining a permit for Europe’s largest hydrogen plant. Brigitte Ebben is a key practitioner in the team who has a focus on environmental law and nature conservation issues, particularly those pertaining to nitrogen deposition.
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‘An approachable team with a good spread of expertise and down-to-earth style. They understand the business their clients are in and adapt accordingly. Good value for money too.’
‘Alexandra Danopoulos is knowledgeable, provides very useable advice and has a great sense of humour. A true joy to work with.’
‘The Ploum Rotterdam environment and energy team has a proven track-record and is respected through out our industry for their provision of hands-on support. Always quick, to the point and pragmatic, they are true experts who get the job done.’
'Maayke Maas is the benchmark lawyer in the field. A great character with a deep understanding of the field of expertise and always available to help out.’
‘Short response times, excellent legal knowledge, efficient and effective work and good availability.'
‘The way Ploum operates is very hands-on in a positive way - the team feels like an extension of your own organisation. At the same time, they have the ability to zoom out and advice you as an external partner.’
‘Both Linda and Alexandra are skilled with the right knowledge. They are also easy to work with and able to transfer their knowledge to the client.’
‘Maayke Maas is top-notch when it comes to environmental law.’
Key clients
- BP Alternative Energy Investments Ltd
- BP International Limited
- CrossWind C.V.
- HG International B.V.
- Vitol Tank Terminals B.V.
- Eurotank Amsterdam B.V.
- Westpoort Warmte B.V.
- OCI Nitrogen B.V.
- OCI N.V.
- OCI Terminal Europoort B.V.
- Havenbedrijf Rotterdam (Rotterdam Port Authority)
- Raad voor Accreditatie (Dutch Accrediation Council)
- VTTI Nederland B.V.
- VTTI B.V.
- BP Raffinaderij Rotterdam B.V.
- BP Europa SE – BP Nederland
- BP Oil International Limited
- Shell Nederland Raffinaderij B.V.
- Shell Nederland Chemie B.V.
- Shell Europoort B.V.
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Dow Benelux B.V.
- Chemours Netherlands B.V.
- Zeeland Refinery N.V.
- Koole Botlek Terminal B.V.
- Koole Terminals B.V.
- Oiltanking Amsterdam B.V.
- Troy Moerdijk B.V.
- TEAM Terminal B.V.
- Maasvlakte Europoort Terminal
- Haan Oil Storage
- Rubis Terminal B.V.
- Samsung Electronics Benelux B.V.
- Unilever Nederland B.V.
- Aluminium & Chemie Rotterdam B.V.
- Boskalis Nederland B.V.
- Dura Vermeer Bouw Midden West B.V.
- Dura Vermeer Groep N.V.
- BAM Vastgoed B.V.
- BAM Wonen B.V.
- AM Grondbedrijf B.V.
- Eneco B.V.
- N.V. Nuon
- Vattenfall N.V.
- NPO (Netherlands Public Broadcasting Institution)
- TSH Management B.V.
- Municipality of Maassluis
- Municipality of Nissewaard
- Municipality of Dongen
- Municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel
- Rekenkamer van de Gemeente Rotterdam (Court of Auditors of the Municipality of Rotterdam)
- M7 Real Estate
- ATM B.V.
- Remondis Dusseldorp Gevaarlijk Afval B.V.
- Vereniging Nederlandse Petroleum Industrie (VNPI)
- Motip Dupli B.V.
- Damen Shipyards Group N.V.
- Rotterdam Airport B.V.
- Eindhoven Airport N.V.
- VOTOB (Vereniging van Nederlandse Tankopslagbedrijven)
- Noord-Europees Wijnopslag Bedrijf B.V.
- Hansteen Netherlands B.V.
- Biopetrol Rotterdam B.V.
- Rail Service Center Rotterdam B.V.
- Gate Terminal B.V.
- Van Oord Nederland B.V.
Work highlights
- Advising VTTI B.V. on the environmental and permitting aspects of the realisation of a new LNG-terminal.
- Advising EemsEnergy Terminal B.V. on the environmental and permitting aspects of the realisation of a new LNG-terminal.
- Assisting Shell on obtaining permits for the largest hydrogen plant in Europe.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maayke Maas, Alexandra Danopoulos