DLA Piper‘s planning and environment team, noted for its ’efficient approach’, is experienced assisting its client base with an array of matters, and is led by Arjen De Snoo, who primarily focuses on planning, zoning, environmental and nature preservation work. The work portfolio includes advice on related joint ventures, acquisitions and redevelopment projects. Senior associate Ernst Haverkamp is a key practitioner, described as ‘interested, responsive and creative’.
Testimonials
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‘They are internationally oriented and understand the Dutch legal system.’
‘Arjen de Snoo is very pleasant’
‘The environment and planning DLA Piper team works very quickly and efficiently. It was evident from the beginning that the team is well-versed in Dutch environmental law, and has real world experience pertaining to permitting procedures.'
'The team is capable of grasping the presented issues rapidly which results in fast and efficient completion of outstanding work. Furthermore, the team acts proactively and, where necessary, creatively in working out certain outstanding issues (contractual or otherwise).’
‘Ernst Haverkamp is proactive, knowledgeable, interested, responsive and creative. Arjen de Snoo is experienced, interested, responsive and proactive.’
‘An efficient approach and a clear team lead who involves colleagues when appropriate. Skilled in managing large transactions and various workflows.’
‘Approachable and responsive as a team.’
‘We have found DLA Piper's environment and planning law team to be knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsive. They have helped us achieve our goals.’
Key clients
- BASF
- Deutsche Finance International (DFI)
- Waterland Real Estate (WRE)
- GLP
- ING and Rabobank
- NH Hotel Group
- Prologis
- PWN
- Amvest
- Kondor Wessels
- RED Company
- Safestore
- SEGRO PLC
- Unilever
Work highlights
- Representing Kabeldistrict, a joint venture by Amvest and Kondor Wessels, in the legal proceedings regarding the redevelopment of an industrial site in Delft, to develop a mixed use area with ca. 3.500 houses and 34.000 m2 business space.
- Assisting SABIC in 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 and representing Prologis in negotiations and disputes with a municipality over the acquisition of a greenfield site, linked to the 'Didam' case, in which the Supreme Court ruled that a public procedure with competition must also be followed when selling land.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arjen de Snoo