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Administrative Law

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Tjeerd Grünbauer

Tj.P. (Tjeerd) Grünbauer

Advocaat Administrative Law
0318 - 68 78 78 info@vanveen.com
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Administrative Law

As a business owner or citizen, you are regularly confronted with decisions made by the municipality, province or national government. This is when administrative law comes into play. Administrative law is a broad field of law that governs the relationship between citizens and the government. It includes the rules and procedures the government must follow when making decisions, performing tasks and enforcing the law. This could include zoning ordinances, penalty notices, inspections (and fines) and hospitality cases.

You are not always required to be assisted by a lawyer. But how often do you litigate against the government? Our administrative law attorneys know their way around the jungle of rules. A procedure or an application often ends in disappointment when someone starts litigation himself and is not sufficiently familiar with, for example, the General Administrative Law Act. The law has pitfalls, but also opportunities!

We offer:

  • Advice and Guidance on permit applications.
  • Objection and appeal of government decisions
  • Enforcement and administrative proceedings
  • Dispute Resolution

We offer expert advice and support in applying for permits necessary for your projects and activities. This includes, for example, environmental permits, hospitality permits, event permits, and so on. We ensure that all necessary documents and requirements are correctly submitted and complied with, and that you have the permit in a timely manner.

Advice and guidance on government inspections

If bodies such as the Labor Inspectorate, the NVWA, the Environmental and Transport Inspectorate and the like show up at your doorstep to inspect your company, Van Veen’s lawyers are there for you. Guidance during the inspection, submitting opinions, responding alertly to measures taken: we have seen it all before.

Our lawyers provide legal assistance in objecting and appealing government decisions that harm or restrict your interests. These may include decisions on permits, subsidies, benefits, fines, taxes, enforcement, and so on. We help you file an objection, conduct a hearing, file an appeal with the court, and seek injunctive relief.

We provide legal assistance in enforcement and administrative proceedings against the government. This includes advising and representing clients in proceedings involving enforcement and other administrative decisions. We assist you in preventing or resolving disputes with the government, and defending your rights and interests.

We currently assist the following clients:

  • Companies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Citizens
  • Real estate investors
  • Developers

Our clients operate in a variety of industries, including:

  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Agriculture and Wildlife
  • Municipal and Government Projects
  • Public Sector

Specialist Knowledge: Our team of lawyers has extensive experience and expertise in administrative law. We offer customized solutions to suit your specific situation and needs.

Solution-Focused Advice: We believe in finding practical and strategic solutions to all legal issues that may arise in the field of administrative law. Our approach is focused on protecting your interests and achieving your goals.

Personal Approach: At Van Veen Lawyers, we value a personal approach. We work closely with you to effectively resolve legal issues and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Did you know.

  • You are not always required to be assisted by a lawyer, but how often do you litigate against the government?
  • The law has pitfalls, but also opportunities.

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Government: think about what you are doing
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Tj.P. (Tjeerd) Grünbauer
Administrative Law

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