Introductions
Werner Altenaar
ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIROMENTAL
LAW PRACTICE GROUP
REAL ESTATE
entrepreneurial • practical
social • involved
advocate • understandable language
sporty • litigation guru
“Prevention is better than cure. I offer you the Altenaar alternative to achieve your goal together.”
“Prevention is better than litigation. I offer you the Altenaar
Approach to achieve your goal together.”
Background:
How do I support you in your case? I assist you every step of the way: both upfront, with permit applications and agreements, and at the back end, if litigation becomes necessary. My legal career began in the judiciary, which gives me precise insight into how to approach a case before the court on your behalf. In addition to practicing law in Amsterdam, I serve as a deputy judge at the Midden-Nederland District Court.
My extracurricular roles include chairing the Board of the Business Association De Hoef 3.0 and held board positions with Stichting Jonge Balie Nederland and D66 Amersfoort. In my free time, I am passionate about sustainability, astronomy, and running. My DISC profile is “Adventurer” (red-yellow).
I can help you with matters including:
Administrative law: Covers decisions by governmental bodies affecting citizens and businesses. Examples include permits for operations, terraces, hospitality, and housing.
Environmental law: Concerns decisions related to the physical living environment. I support you with environmental permits for construction, usage, deviations from the zoning plan (“zoning plan activity” and “BOPA”), and environmental regulations. The Environmental Act also covers pre-emptive rights and antecedent agreements.
Enforcement: Deals with compliance with laws and regulations. When rules are violated, authorities may impose sanctions, such as injunctions, administrative enforcement, or fines. Examples include operating, building, or using property without the required (environmental) permit. Our approach focuses on legalization when challenging enforcement decisions, enabling you to move forward.
My focus areas are urban and project development (residential and healthcare real estate), and the sports and hospitality sectors. I bring years of experience in complex administrative and environmental law matters, advising both companies and government authorities.