Eubelius has a solid offering in urban and environmental matters owing largely to the expertise of Barteld Schutyser and Bart Martel, who lead the public and administrative law group. Acting for a diverse range of clients, among them the Port of Antwerp and Belgian railway operator NMBS, the practice is praised for its knowledge of environmental litigation, with Martel notably advising waste agency OVAM on PFAS contamination proceedings against 3M permit disputes. The team also focuses on issues concerning zoning, soil, waste, asbestos, architectural heritage and more. Laura Janssens maintains close relationships with clients in the construction, infrastructure, and transport industries.
Key clients
- Uplace
- Proximus
- Aspiravi
- Port of Antwerp
- NMBS
- Desotec
- Pandox AB
- Colas Noord
- Province of East Flanders
- Delhaize
Work highlights
- Advised De Werkvennootschap on the R4 project and successfully defended the decision to designate the preferred bidder in court.
- Advised OVAM, the Flemish Public Waste Agency, in litigation on all matters related to the PFAS contamination caused by 3M Belgium in the vicinity of the Port of Antwerp.
- Advised NMBS on the development of its new headquarters at the Brussels-South train station.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Barteld Schutyser, Bart Martel