Environmental law

Environmental law is a broad and often complex area of law and is characterised by the rapid succession of legislative amendments and case law. For example, we are currently preparing for the advent of the Environmental Law Act and are involved in research into the possibilities of introducing punitive enforcement in environmental law. The influence of 'Brussels' in environmental law is considerable. All this makes it complicated for companies and individuals who have to abide by the rules, and for the (governmental) bodies that have to enforce and/or implement the laws.

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What we can do for you

Compliance with laws and regulations

Thorough up-to-date legal knowledge of environmental and administrative law is required when applying for permits and a variety of procedures, including enforcement procedures and (administrative) supervision. This not only concerns environmental law in the broadest sense of the word, including the environment, water, nature and waste, but also spatial administrative law.

Legal support by Ploum

Ploum will be happy to advise you quickly and practically on all your questions in the field of environmental law and administrative law. Our team is often deployed to provide support in the form of 'crisis management'.  Our team consists of enthusiastic employees with several specialisms. And because we act for both private companies and government bodies, we know how to think and operate from both sides. As a result, we have a good understanding of the interests and positions of both parties. In this case: 'it takes one to know one'.

"Ploum is able to quickly turn complex matters into practical advice." - Chambers 2025

"Ploum is objective and offers a good partnership for the matter at hand. The team has very good stakeholder management skills." - Chambers 2025

"The Ploum team is always very helpful and knows environmental matters very well." - Chambers 2025

"The team's accessibility and responsiveness are excellent." - Chambers 2025

"Ploum's most important strength is the high quality of its legal knowledge." - Chambers 2025

'An approachable team with a good spread of expertise and down-to-earth style. They understand the business their clients are in and adapt accordingly. Good value for money too.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2024

The Ploum Rotterdam environment and energy team has a proven track-record and is respected through out our industry for their provision of hands-on support. Always quick, to the point and pragmatic, they are true experts who get the job done.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2024

‘Short response times, excellent legal knowledge, efficient and effective work and good availability.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2024

‘The way Ploum operates is very hands-on in a positive way – the team feels like an extension of your own organisation. At the same time, they have the ability to zoom out and advice you as an external partner.’ - Legal 500 EMEA 2024

Attorney at law, Partner

Maayke Maas-Cooymans

Expertises:  Administrative law, Environmental law , Energy law, Environmental criminal law, Energy, Enforcement and sanctions, BRZO,

Attorney at law, Partner

Alexandra Danopoulos

Expertises:  Administrative law, Energy law, Environmental law , Real Estate, Waste law, European Law, Environmental criminal law, Food safety & product compliance , Transport and Logistics, Food, Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure, Enforcement and sanctions, Logistics Real Estate,

Meet the team