Environmental, planning and real estate boutique Van der Feltz Advocaten assists public authorities and private companies across zoning, compliance, energy transition, and sustainability matters. The team is co-led by Willem Bosma, who demonstrates broad experience across permitting, contamination, hazardous substances, and waste management; and Willem van der Werf, who counsels project developers, municipalities, and corporates on zoning plans, expropriation, leasehold, contracting, and public pre-emption rights in real estate developments. Central to the team is Pauline van Aardenne, who advises and litigates on issues related to environmental damage and health hazards, external safety regulations, noise and odour complaints, and energy-saving obligations.
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- ‘In-depth and up-to-date knowledge combined with a single point of contact.’
- 'Very clear.'
- 'Quick responses.'
- ‘The team is business savvy, very knowledgeable and able to provide fit for purpose and concrete advice, always keeping the client's business interests in account. Next to that, approachable and pleasant to work with.’
- ‘The practice is an excellent boutique firm for administrative law, has in-depth knowledge, and is very easy to collaborate with.’
- ‘Willem Bosma has in-depth knowledge in a variety of fields, is easy to work with, approachable, and has great communication skills.'
Key clients
- Fred Developers and CTP
- Municipalities of Sliedrecht, Dordrecht, De Bilt, Midden-Delfland, Zoetermeer, Rijswijk, Soest, Wassenaar, Enkhuizen, Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Voorschoten
- Natuurmonumenten (Society for Preservation of Nature Monuments in the Netherlands)
- DCMR Milieudienst Rijnmond, Omgevingsdienst Zuid-Holland Zuid, Omgevingsdienst West-Holland Omgevingsdienst Midden-Holland (ODMH)
- Province of South-Holland and province of Zeeland
- Neptune Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Vermilion Energy Netherlands B.V.
- Van Wijnen Groep B.V.
- Dura Vermeer Groep N.V.
- Shurgard Nederland B.V.
- Shell Nederland B.V.
- N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie
Work highlights
Representing DCMR, an environmental agency acting on behalf of the Province of South Holland regarding the six-hectare EMK site.
Advising the Municipality of Wassenaar on the redevelopment of the ANWB Headquarters into 565 apartments, including commercial and social facilities, and in the appeal proceedings against the zoning plan at the Council of State (Raad van State).
Litigating and advising Shell on the Placement of Charging Stations.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Willem Bosma; Willem van der Werf
Other key lawyers
Jacques Sluysmans; Simon Olierook; Pauline van Aardenne