Liedekerke demonstrates a breadth of experience on critical environmental law issues. François Tulkens, who co-heads the practice, boasts a wealth of expertise in administrative and public law matters and is a key contact concerning project permitting as well as noise, soil, and river pollution. Fellow practice co-lead Dominique Devos is a real estate and construction expert with demonstrable experience handling environmental pollution issues, permitting, and litigation. On large-scale and high-profile infrastructure and real estate project permitting procedures, Filip De Preter is a key contact. Bert Van Herreweghe supports the team on real estate development matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Dominique Devos stands out for his expertise, professionalism and critical approach to matters. ’
‘We have an excellent relationship with Dominique Devos, who coordinates with other partners when needed. ’
‘Filip De Preter stands out with vast experience and the ability to explain issues and solutions in simple terms.’
‘Very knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
‘The team of Dominique Devos is one of the references for complex environmental law issues in the Flemish region.’
‘I appreciate the high level of expertise and the in-depth knowledge of the lawyers, their creativity, their pragmatic approach, their availability, their commitment. And cherry on the cake: they are also really pleasant people to work with.’

Key clients

Brussels Capital Region
Matexi
LIDL
TotalEnergies
City of Bruges
ELIA
Bruxelles Environnement
VEOLIA
STIB
Engie Electrabel
Vastint
Immogra

Work highlights

Assisted Matexi with the permitting process for several projects in the provinces of Antwerp and Flemish Brabant, covering a total of approximately 500 residential units.

Advising Lidl on a wide range of issues.

Assisting STIB with the development of a new metro line in Brussels.