Advocatenkantoor De Coninck demonstrates a broad environmental law practice, with core focuses including public procurement, contractual drafting, and asset M&A. Jointly heading the team is Jeroen De Coninck, who focuses on environmental permitting and enforcement, and Tinneke Hugyhe, a key contact for urban planning issues. Hugyhe stands out for her 'ability to combine legal expertise with commercial judgment', while De Coninck demonstrates 'excellent legal knowledge' in the space.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jeroen De Conninck has excellent legal knowledge and an understanding of key risks that need to be addressed to move a project forward.’
- ‘Tinneke Huyghe stands out for her responsiveness, clarity, and ability to combine legal expertise with commercial judgment.’
- ‘A correct, good cooperation and working closely together on the project.’
- ‘The practice is very experienced and effective in this area of projects, construction and engineering and combines in-depth legal knowledge with a practical solution-oriented approach.’
- ‘The firm provides solid expertise in environmental law and delivers clear, pragmatic advice.’
- ‘Jeroen De Conninck is impressive as an environmental law specialist.’
Key clients
- ISVAG
- Henschel Engineering
- Brouwerij Haacht
- Gemeente Willebroek
- Group Aertssen
- Ternesse Golf
- Transma
- Alta Build
- 2Smart2Waste
- Demako
- Durban Ground Up
- Immo Yaman
Work highlights
Advise and represent ISVAG in the proceedings before the Council for permit disputes regarding the permit to operate a waste incineration facility.
advise and represent Henschel Engineering as to the sale of an industrial plot of land on all related environmental, urban planning and soil related questions.
Advising 2Smart2Waste in a discussion regarding administrative measures with OVAM with respect to new future-proof installations.
Practice head
Jeroen De Coninck; Tinneke Huyghe