Planning and environmental law
Bringing a project to life within an exacting regulatory framework: our team supports you with method, ambition and a proper regard for environmental issues.
Development schemes and industrial operations proceed within an ever more demanding framework. Our team advises promoters and public bodies on the design, protection and delivery of projects that reconcile commercial performance with environmental rigour.
Our approach
We make a point of understanding your vision in order to turn it into a project that will withstand challenge. Our analysis is rigorous, our advice is readable, and our commitment runs through to the grant of consents.
Areas of practice
- Planning: local plans, building permits, planning consents, development zones (ZAC)
- Classified installations (ICPE), environmental impact assessment
- Contaminated land, demolition, environmental liability
- Renewable energy, biodiversity, climate
- Administrative proceedings arising from these operations
Why Andersen Société d'Avocats
Our expertise brings together an understanding of local dynamics and a command of the European framework. You receive advice that weighs both the risk and the opportunity, in a field where the rules are moving quickly.
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Latest news in this practice area
28 July 2026
Should shares in property-rich companies held by Luxembourg residents fall within the French real estate wealth tax (IFI)?
In a ruling of 2 April 2025, the Cour de cassation held that shares in French property-rich companies were subject to the former wealth tax (ISF) in the hands of Luxembourg residents. Is that solution transposable to the IFI under the 2018 France–Luxembourg tax treaty? Benoît Dambre, partner, examines its uncertain scope.
4 June 2026
Benoît Dambre named in Best Lawyers 2026 — Tax Law
Andersen Société d'Avocats is pleased to announce that Benoît Dambre, partner in tax law, has been recognised in the new edition of Best Lawyers 2026 in the Tax Law category.
15 March 2026
Andersen Société d'Avocats recognised in Chambers Europe 2026 — Tax
Andersen Société d'Avocats features in the new edition of Chambers Europe 2026 in the Tax category. Benoît Dambre and François Morazin are each recognised individually.