At DLA Piper, the team is well versed in acting for multinational lenders, investors, and public sector clients in a range of planning and environmental matters, and has particular expertise in handling climate change, ESG and sustainability issues. Ernst Haverkamp heads the practice, and is well known for his expertise in public law, with a track record in handling the planning and environmental law aspects of high-profile transactions and project redevelopment work. Arjen De Snoo left the firm in April 2024.
Testimonials
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‘DLA's Environment and Planning team combines in-depth knowledge with a pragmatic approach that can really help bring a deal together. ’
‘Ernst Haverkamp already stands out. Ernst is knowledgeable, responsive and has great experience when it comes to tackling environmental and planning issues in a commercially sensible and effective way.’
Key clients
- BASF
- GLP
- ING
- NH Hotel Group
- Prologis
- PWN
- RED Company | Redevco
- Safestore
- SEGRO PLC
- Unilever
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing assistance to SABIC with the legal proceedings regarding the waste water permit for the Chemelot site, a very complex permit which covers all the waste water of the users of the site, and contains a new innovative approach to substances.
- Assisting DBG Bio Energy in connection with obtaining a permit for a new site in Amsterdam.
- Representing Kabeldistrict in proceedings regarding the redevelopment of an industrial site in Delft.