Pauline van Aardenne

Pauline specialises in spatial planning law, administrative law and environmental law. Her practice has a strong focus on industry, especially heavy industry. She knows the rules of the playing field on which these companies operate and the risks they face. She closely follows the developments these companies have to take into account.
Working in the areas of law
Experience
an extensive revision permit process for a large chemical concern, including the correct implementation of BAT conclusions;
various enforcement procedures (relating to the failure of internal safety procedures) against a company that stores large quantities of flammable liquids, initiated by an environmental department and the SZW Inspectorate after a BRZO inspection;
against the ex officio amendment of an environmental permit, in which emission limit values were imposed on a waste processing company that could not, although in accordance with the relevant BAT conclusions, be achieved by the company for technical and financial reasons;
enforcement proceedings after the discharge of hazardous substances into surface water;
on whether a subsidy could be granted for remediation measures that go beyond what the Soil Protection Act required;
on the structuring of an environmental permit for various companies carrying out their activities in a single territory;
on the authorisation processes for substances of very high concern on the basis of the REACH regulation and on whether a downstream user could obtain an extension pending the authorisation process.
Recommendations

Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten has great knowledge of the business and understands our problems very well. The lawyers are able to put themselves in the shoes of the opposing party."

Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten tackles complex matters thoroughly."

Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten has a hands-on mentality, an actual understanding of the business and offers practical advice."

Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 2
"The Van der Feltz advocaten team provides prompt and decisive assistance and explains complex legal matters in an understandable way."

Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten has an excellent team with well-trained lawyers, including both very experienced as well as upcoming talent."

Legal 500 2025
Environment and Planning: Leading Associate
‘Pauline van Aardenne: she is a hardworking and very intelligent lawyer. She is excellent in the court room and also very pragmatic in her advising.'

Legal 500 2025
Environment and Planning: Leading Associate
'Pauline van Aardenne: pro-active, accessible and has in depth knowledge in environmental law.'
Memberships
- Member of the Administrative Law Association (VAR)
- Member of the Environmental Law Association (VM)