Over Michael Klijnstra

Michael Klijnstra is gespecialiseerd in het milieurecht en ruimtelijk bestuursrecht. Hij staat in dat kader zowel marktpartijen als overheden bij op het gebied van gebiedsontwikkelingen, infrastructurele projecten en (het hergebruik van) stortplaatsen. Daarnaast behandelt hij complexe zaken met betrekking tot bodemverontreinigingen, milieuvergunningen, afvalbeheer en (milieu-)aansprakelijkheid.

Sinds 2008 is Michael verbonden aan Lexence. Eerder werkte hij onder meer bij het Centrum voor Milieurecht van de Universiteit van Amsterdam. Michael studeerde Nederlands recht aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en promoveerde in 1998 met het proefschrift getiteld ‘Openbaarheid in het milieurecht’. Michael werd in 1997 beëdigd als advocaat.

Legal 500 (2018)
''Lexence’s 'excellent' practice is led by Michael Klijnstra, who has strong experience in advising private companies and public bodies.''

  • Legal 500 (2019): "The planning and environment department of Lexence is noted for its work in the housing and hotel development and industrial sectors. Team head Michael Klijnstra has expertise spanning zoning, building permits compliance and enforcement as well as issues of soil and air pollution, noise, fire safety and waste. [...]"

  • Chambers (2019): "Well-regarded real estate team with a strong reputation for handling of commercial leasing topics. Advises on sale and leaseback transactions and on acquisitions of logistics, office or retail buildings with a view to the signing of long-term leases. Also provides advice on project development, financing and construction matters."

  • Legal 500 (2018): "Lexence’s ‘excellent’ practice is led by Michael Klijnstra, who has strong experience in advising private companies and public bodies."

  • Chambers (2018): "Clients admire the 'excellent strategic capabilities' of the team, and commend the lawyers' 'customer focus and broad knowledge of the legal aspects of real estate'."

  • Legal 500 (2017): "Lease contract negotations are a particular strength, as are development-and-sale transactions."

  • Chambers (2017): "Well-regarded real estate team with a strong focus on commercial leasing. Also provides advice on project development, financing and construction, with further strength in planning and environment work, litigation and property management."