Education
Erasmus University Rotterdam. Graduated in 2004 (private law). Ben van Nieuwaal wrote his graduation thesis in the field of liability law. In 2010 he graduated cum laude from the postgraduate Grotius specialization course in Administrative Law and in 2023 he successfully completed the postgraduate Grotius specialization course in Environmental Law.
Lawyer at LVH
Since February 2005.
Function and facts
Ben van Nieuwaal advises and litigates on administrative law and public administration, project developments (permits, damages), real estate transactions and general administrative law (Awb, Wob / Woo etc.). He has an extensive background in the areas of corporate law and liability. This is of great service in matters regarding commercial real estate, including the sale and purchase thereof, negotiations and disputes, as well as liability matters arising in connection with real estate and project development.
Over the past few years, he has supervised extensive and complex cases in development and real estate projects. In his day to day practice, he advises all kinds of investors and project developers. Foremost he has an interest in administrative enforcement combined with ambient conditions.
Expertise
Competences
Ben van Nieuwaal is a practical oriented problem solver. Is appreciated because of his decisiveness, the calmness he radiates and his confidence in a good result.
Registration of legal areas
In accordance with Article 35b(1) of the Legal Profession Regulations Ben has registered the following legal areas in the register of legal areas of the Netherlands Bar: administration law and real estate. According to the standards of the Netherlands Bar the registration obliges me to obtain ten training credits per year in each of the registered legal areas.
Personal characteristics
Direct, practical, solution oriented.
Memberships / extracurricular activities
- Member of the Dutch Lawyers Association
- Member of the Association for Administrative Law (VAR) and VNO / NCW
- Among others Ben wrote an article in the journal Sanction law & Compliance for entrepreneurs.
Articles
The Environment Act & Disadvantage Compensation (part 2) The reference date and (planning) comparison
As of Jan. 1, 2024, the Environment Act will be in effect. With its entry into force, it has been said that the largest legislative operation has been completed since the introduction of the Dutch Constitution law in 1848. Several previously existing separate laws and regulations have been combined into one law and four Orders in Council with the Environment Act. With a legislative operation of such magnitude, of course (principle) choices are made that bring about a change from the previously applicable law. So too in the context of the Environment Act.
The Environment Act & Damage Compensation A new regime & terminology
From 1 January 2024, the Environment Act will come into force. With its entry into force, it has been said that the biggest legislative operation has been completed since the introduction of the Dutch Constitution in 1848.
A wind farm kept out of the wind (disadvantage compensation)
Wind energy plays an important role in the context of energy transition. Windmills rise up both on land and at sea. The realization of windmills on land regularly encounters resistance from, for example, local residents or environmental and nature associations.
