Standing out for its pairing of ‘deep legal expertise and pragmatic, solution-oriented advice’, Lydian is regularly instructed on complex and critical environmental law mandates. Heading the practice is the ’exceptionally responsive and proactive’ Kyoto Van Herreweghe, who acts for notable municipal and corporate clients across environmental liability, permitting, and urban planning matters. Van Herreweghe also demonstrates a notable specialism concerning soil pollution legislation. Supporting the team are urban planning and environmental law specialists Evelien Alaerts and Tobias Burms.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are truly excellent lawyers and very nice people to work with.’
- ‘We have confidence in the advice produced.’
- ‘Clear advice, good service, friendly staff.’
- ‘Very professional and friendly, the response to questions and their advice is clear.'
- ‘I find this practice to be unique because of its strong combination of deep legal expertise and pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.’
- ‘I have been particularly impressed by the individuals I work with at this firm, and especially by Kyoto Van Herreweghe.’
Key clients
- AIG Europe S.A. France
- Antwerp Gateway NV
- AquaFlanders VZW
- Baloise Belgium NV
- BNP Paribas Fortis NV
- Business Park Kallo BV
- Buva Sports NV
- Caaap NV
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Corden Pharma International GmbH
- Cores Development NV
- Cozie
Work highlights
Assisting the Flemish Public Waste Company and the Flemish Government in holding the former asbestos producers accountable for the spreading of asbestos-containing materials across the entire Flemish territory.
Assisting Walkro in defending its corporate interests in view of the envisaged rezoning of its industrial premises from industrial area to forest area as a result of a new planning initiative.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kyoto Van Herreweghe
Other key lawyers
Sean Fagnoul; Evelien Alaerts; Tobias Burms; Laura Reynders