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The ‘agile and flexible’ environment and planning cohort at A&O Shearman has a strong reputation for its capabilities handling complex contentious matters for its portfolio of clients. The team also provides advice on all aspects of project developments. ’Star’ practitioner Jochem Spaans heads up the team with particular strength in industry, climate change and energy-related projects. He is supported at the helm by counsel Marinus Winters, who is focused on regulatory aspects of gas and electricity markets. Senior associate Rob van der Hulle is ‘definitely one to watch’ with a developing specialism in compliance and spatial planning, in particular.

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  • ‘Jochem Spaans is sharp, hands-on and has good availability.’

  • ‘The team shows the complete skillset in all required fields, with an agile and flexible approach in supporting clients. The team collaborates effectively with various departments on the client side.’

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Key clients

  • EdgeConneX
  • HyCC
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Work highlights

  • Acting as lead permitting, zoning and public law counsel for EdgeConneX in respect of the development and operation of several data centres.
  • Advising Uniper on the forced shut-down of its coal fired power plant located on the Maasvlakte (Port of Rotterdam).
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