Government
AKD is one of the biggest legal service providers in the public sector. Our clients include municipalities, provinces and the central government, as well as water boards and semi-public institutions.
We not only advise municipalities on municipal law, but also on
politically sensitive issues such as alcohol and drugs policy. And
we act as regular lawyers to various municipal and provincial
authorities, including the Province of Gelderland and the
Municipality of Breda.
Government liability
Government liability is one of AKD's major
specialisations. In this connection, our experts are involved in
practically all large-scale infrastructure projects such as the
High-Speed Rail Line (HSL), the expansion of Schiphol Airport, the
North-South underground line in Amsterdam, and the Betuwe
all-freight railway line.
Environmental issues
Moreover, our practice often deals with environmental
issues such as noise pollution and soil contamination. For example,
we handle all environmental permits for the Dutch rail
infrastructure manager ProRail, and we also give advice on
compulsory purchase, liability and new legislation.
Road infrastructure
Road infrastructure is another field in which AKD has
considerable expertise. For example, we act as advisors to the
Province of Limburg and the Municipality of Maastricht (among
others) with respect to development of the area surrounding the A2
motorway. This includes the building of a tunnel, road
construction, and the development of property for private and
commercial purposes.
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AKD's other major specialisations include tendering, state
aid and contracts with government authorities, and we frequently
advise our clients on matters relating to regional zoning policy,
the Municipalities (Preferential Rights) Act, and planning and
zoning laws.