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Ben van Nieuwaal

business and government

Education

Erasmus University of Rotterdam. Graduated in 2004. Ben Nieuwaal wrote his thesis on the liability of a company’s board. He graduated cum laude in 2010 in the postgraduate specialization course Grotius Administration 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, etc.). He has a background in corporate law, which comes as an advantage when purchasing or selling commercial real estate. Furthermore, he has advanced skills in negotiating in these legal areas.

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.

A procedure is not an end in itself but a means to an end. (Ben van Nieuwaal)

Sector

Construction & Property Lawyers
Industry & Energy Dutch Lawyers

Expertise

Business and government

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.

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.

Ben van Nieuwaal

business and government

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