André Gaastra is a leading expert in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) law, with a unique background in both law and ships engineering. He brings over 25 years of experience as an attorney-at-law, preceded by six years in senior EHS leadership roles at General Electric (GE) prior to his admission to the Bar. Clients highly value his deep expertise, particularly when dealing with complex EHS matters and regulatory enforcement.
Over the past decades, André has advised corporations, industry associations and government bodies on a broad spectrum of EHS issues, including permitting and compliance, ESG, nitrogen deposition, chemical and substance regulation, waste management, soil pollution and remediation, air and wastewater emissions, recycling, and occupational health and safety. His primary focus lies in supporting clients in the industrial sector.
Top-tier M&A firms frequently seek his involvement in transactions requiring specialized EHS insight. André is known for his sharp strategic insights and his ability to deliver effective solutions in civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings. His long-standing client relationships – some spanning over 25 years – are a testament to his trusted counsel and consistent results.
