Greenberg Traurig LLP stands out for its ‘comprehensive expertise’ in environmental law and natural resources mandates. The practice is headed by Marijn Bodelier, who specialises in public and environmental law, with a particular emphasis on environmental permitting and enforcement. In September 2024 and July 2025, respectively, Francien Rense, who represents large industrial clients in environmental criminal law proceedings, and Ingeborg Wind-Middel, who demonstrates skill in spatial planning, zoning, and nature conservation matters, joined as co-heads of the practice.
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- ‘Greenberg Traurig stands out for its comprehensive expertise in environmental law and natural resources, with a strong focus on proactive strategies and integrated solutions.’
- ‘The attorneys demonstrate exceptional expertise and a client-focused approach. Their deep understanding of environmental law, combined with practical business acumen, enables them to provide tailored solutions.'
- ‘Marijn Bodelier and Nina Mantel are incredibly reliable and always accessible. Highly recommend their expertise and collaborative approach!’
- ‘They are highly responsive, quickly grasp the nuances of cases with minimal explanation, and consistently offer solutions.’
- ‘The environmental team has shown strong capabilities in being able to manage complex processes/cases, delivering strong performances during hearings, and being able to provide clear overviews of various topics.’
- ‘Strong level of honesty among the individuals when it comes to the strengths and weaknesses of the case.’
Key clients
- Lion Storage
- Dallas Group
- Jamestown
- MRP Development
- City Upgrade Group
- Eastenders
- Dunea N.V.
Work highlights
Assisting Lion Storage in developing the Netherlands' largest battery energy storage system in the Vlissingen port, including advising on the equity raise, project financing, and complex agreement negotiations for Project Mufasa, which involves four sponsors and six major banks.
Advising Jamestown Property, a major U.S. real estate company, in redeveloping the landmark Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam, including a transformative rooftop project, which involves complex negotiations with municipal authorities and navigation of strict public law and permit requirements.
Assisting Dunea N.V., which supplies drinking water to 1.25 million people in Zuid-Holland and needs to increase capacity by 12% by 2030, in developing new and expanded water sources located within Natura 2000 protected areas, while navigating complex conservation laws.
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Practice head
Marijn Bodelier; Ingeborg Wind-Middel; Francien Rense
Other key lawyers
Jan Herfkens; Nina Wilmink; Nina Mantel