Aviation & Government
Aviation & Government
The aviation sector is increasingly faced with complex administrative law regulations. From enforcement by regulatory authorities to environmental restrictions and capacity decisions: administrative law issues have a direct impact on the operations and continuity of airlines, airports and other parties operating within the sector.
The team of aviation lawyers at LVH Advocaten possesses broad expertise at the intersection of aviation law and administrative law. We advise airlines and other parties in the aviation sector and provide assistance in legal proceedings, enforcement processes and strategic decision-making.
Supervision and enforcement
We assist airlines with:
- Investigations and enforcement measures by the Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT)
- Orders subject to a penalty payment and administrative coercion
- Withdrawal or suspension of licences
- Enforcement relating to slots and operational restrictions
Licences and certification
LVH advises on:
- Applications for, amendments to and retention of Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), certificates of competence, licences and certificates
- Airport decisions and operating licences
- Certification requirements (EASA and national regulations)
Slot allocation and capacity
We assist clients in disputes concerning:
- Allocation and loss of slots
- Scarcity and historical slot rights
- Capacity restrictions and prioritisation decisions
- Proceedings against slot coordinators and public authorities
Nature and Environmental Law
Environmental pressure on the aviation sector is increasing. We advise and litigate on:
- Noise standards and enforcement systems
- Capacity reduction measures
- Proportionality and lawfulness of government measures
Safety and public order
- We provide support in relation to decisions concerning:
- Airspace closures and operational restrictions
- Safety measures and compliance requirements
- Crisis measures with a direct impact on flight operations
Procedures and legal protection
We conduct litigation at all stages of administrative law proceedings:
- Objection and appeal procedures
- Interim relief in cases of urgent interest
- Issues relating to standing and relativity
- Strategic use of administrative law alongside civil proceedings
The lawyers at LVH Advocaten listed below specialise in aviation law and will be happy to assist you.
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SPECIALIZED LAWYERS
These are our lawyers who specialize in this area.
Anouk van Houdt
Gentia Niesert
Carolina Corijn
Legal assistant
+31 (0)10 209 27 52
corijn@lvh-advocaten.nl
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Ina Erwich
Carola Plomp
Secretary
+31 (0)10 209 27 75
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Bram van Ruijven
Legal assistant aviation
+31 (0)10 209 27 64
vanruijven@lvh-advocaten.nl
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Sebastiaan Knook
Legal assistant aviation
+31 (0)10 209 27 52
knook@lvh-advocaten.nl
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