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The 'exceptionally skilled' public and environmental law team at Ploum regularly assists a solid client base of international companies, authorities, governmental entities and industry representatives with a wide spectrum of matters. Maayke Maas-Cooymans is 'able to transform complicated technical and environmental issues into practical advice', especially in relation to climate and energy transition matters. Alexandra Danopoulos is very experienced in handling contentious and non-contentious environmental and administrative law matters. The duo co-head the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The people of this practice know what they're talking about and are fast in their responses.'

  • ‘Alexandra is very knowledgeable, and is keen on translating her insights into practical advice.’

  • ‘The team of Maayke Maas is exceptionally skilled in the administrative / environment / zoning & permitting legal areas. Maayke is very dedicated, practical and hands on.'

  • ‘The team has diverse expertise and a true hands on approach. It forms a tailor made composition based on the legal challenge it is called to solve and inspires confidence.’

  • ‘Alexandra Danopoulos really understands our business and cuts straight to the point. Her advice is practical and aligns with the goals of our projects. Alexandra has a knack for convincing our non-legal stakeholders with straight forward and accessible arguments.’

  • ‘Ploum has good knowledge of what is going on within the industry. As a result, the team can quickly and efficiently give good advice that fits seamlessly into the company's practice. ’

  • ‘Maayke Maas has a special ability to grasp the technical aspects involved in advising around environmental issues. She is able to transform complicated technical and environmental issues into practical advice that our company can rely on. An excellent sparring partner for management.'

Key clients

  • Eems Energy Terminal B.V. (part of Gasunie)
  • Sunuco Amsterdam Terminal B.V.
  • Energy Transfer LP
  • Catom Logistics B.V.
  • Eneco Diamond Hydrogen B.V.
  • Advario Projects B.V.
  • Advario B.V.
  • Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam
  • Bajes Kwartier Ontwikkeling C.V. (part of AM B.V.)
  • SCW Systems B.V.
  • BP Alternative Energy Investmenst Ltd
  • BP International Limited
  • CrossWind C.V.
  • HG International B.V.
  • Vitol Tank Terminals B.V.
  • Eurotank Amsterdam B.V.
  • Eurotank Terminal 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.

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Maayke Maas-Cooymans, Alexandra Danopoulos