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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Norton Rose Fulbright‘s ’diverse and open’ planning and environment team has significant expertise advising its portfolio of clients on the gamut of matters related to infrastructure and commercial projects, in particular. This includes advice regarding environmental permits, due diligence, contracts and compliance. Experienced practitioner in civil and administrative law Daphne Broerse heads up the practice. Former co-head of the team, counsel Bart Vis, departed the team in October 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a broad knowledge that can be applied to specific contracts and circumstances.'

  • 'NRF has detailed knowledge and relevant experience with administrative legislation.'

  • 'They can be used as a sparring partner and are willing to take on board the views of their client - they are not stuck with their own views.'

  • 'The NRF team is quick to respond and will allocate the resources required thereby striving for efficiency which keeps costs down.'

  • 'A diverse and open law firm - professional, hardworking, efficient and not over the top. I work with a variety of large law firms but rate the NRF team we work with above the others.’

  • ‘We know and trust Daphne Broerse with our matters.’

  • ‘Technical aspects are made understandable by them.’

  • ‘Very pleasant in interactions and open in discussions, they have their own opinions but are willing to consider and explore other opinions where appropriate.’

Key clients

  • Attero B.V.
  • Macquarie Group
  • Rabobank
  • TBI PPP
  • Comol5 B.V.
  • Dura Vermeer
  • De Groene Boog B.V.
  • RWE AG
  • RWE Eemshydrogen
  • Advanced Methanol Amsterdam
  • Emerald Kalama Chemicals
  • Deliveroo
  • Rotterdam World Gateway
  • BNP Paribas
  • Sunrock
  • LBBW Bank

Work highlights

  • Advising RWE Eemshydrogen on the development of a new industrial-scale green hydrogen plant in Eemshaven, the Netherlands.
  • Advising De Groene Boog on various permitting and licensing questions and legal proceedings in respect of all permits required for the realization and long-term maintenance of the A13/A16 motorway expansion.
  • Advising chemical company Emerald Kalama Chemical on the operation of its chemical production site in the Port of Rotterdam.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daphne Broerse