Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.

Environmental law, Administrative law, Real Estate

Attorney

Simon de Graaff joined Wijn & Stael as an attorney in 2022. He focuses his practice on administrative, environmental and planning law and has extensive knowledge of the Dutch Environment and Planning Act. Simon litigates zoning and enforcement matters, assists clients in interpreting, challenging and drafting zoning regulations, and guides them through the process of obtaining environmental permits. In addition to his practice, he teaches administrative and environmental law at Leiden University.

Prompt, Effective Solutions  True to his commitments, Simon is a reliable attorney with a strong analytical mind who quickly masters complex new subject matter and translates it into effective, tailored solutions. He sets the bar high for himself: “I want to deliver high-quality legal work and provide clients with practical, usable advice within a reasonable time, so they can make well-founded decisions and move forward quickly when needed.”

Publications on Zoning and Civil Penalties  Simon has published on the impact of EU Directive 123/2006 (the Services Directive) on Dutch spatial planning, the proportionality of administrative penalties, and the compatibility of zoning plans and environmental permits with the Services Directive. Before becoming an attorney, he worked for several years as a court clerk, experience that now enriches his practice at Wijn & Stael.

Professor of Administrative Law, Leiden University Administrative Law Association (VAR) Association for construction law - Lawyers (VBR-A)

Constitutional and Administrative Law, LL.M., 2019, Leiden University Law, LL.B., 2017, Utrecht University Honors Program