In the environmental law space, ASTREA focuses on spatial planning, climate, soil, and water mandates. The firm demonstrates a notable recent caseload regarding nitrogen, PFAS, and water quality. The trio leading the practice consists of Ciska Servais, an expert in real estate sector issues; Philippe Van Wesemael , a specialist in urban development and spatial planning; and Ilse Cuypers, a further key contact for spatial planning matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A good multidisciplinary team with clear communication and a flexible approach.'
- ‘Ciska Servais and Ruud De Houwer stand out for their proactive approach and ensuring a multidisciplinary view on complicated issues.’
- ‘Very strong team with a mix of more experienced and younger people, with experts related to different disciplines.’
- ‘Result-oriented.’
- ‘Very solid knowledge about Flemish zoning law, very familiar with our activities, easily available.’
- ‘Solid knowledge combined with clear communication.’
Key clients
- Ineos Olefins Belgium
- De Werkvennootschap
- Ineos Aromatics Belgium
- Baltisse
- Holcim Belgique
- Infrabel
- Belgian State
- Inovyn
- Reynaers Aluminium
- Flemish Region
- EVAL Europe
- Agrogas BV
Work highlights
Assisting Ineos Olefins Belgium in the complex permitting process for Project ONE.
Assisting De Werkvennootschap in the permitting process for the “Gentspoort” project.
Assisting Eval Europe Kuraray in procedures against 3M Belgium, the company that caused a wide PFAS pollution in the Antwerp area, within a radius of at least 5 km.
Practice head
Ciska Servais; Ilse Cuypers; Philippe Van Wesemael
Other key lawyers
Benoit Forêt; Yannick Ballon