Anke Nijenhuis joined Wijn & Stael in 2025. Her practice focuses on land use & zoning law, administrative law, and environmental law. She counsels and represents clients in matters involving land use and zoning plans, permitting and enforcement procedures, and regulatory issues related to area development. Anke also has in-depth knowledge of the Dutch Roads and Road Traffic Act.

Current Knowledge and Strong Interpersonal Skills
Anke is an enthusiastic attorney known for her strong interpersonal skills and a deep sense of commitment to her clients. She quickly builds trust and lasting relationships with those she represents. With a sharp analytical mind, she gets to the heart of complex legal and regulatory issues and identifies opportunities that serve her clients' interests. She holds herself to the highest professional standards: "My goal is to protect my clients’ interests as effectively as possible, every single day. To do that, I stay on top of all developments in my field - because in this profession, current knowledge is essential.”

Legal and Policy Background
In addition to her law degree, Anke earned a master's in public administration. This background enables her to advise clients not only from a legal perspective but also with an understanding of the political and administrative landscape. She also completed an advanced specialization program in land use and zoning law at the Grotius Academy. 

Professional Activities & Memberships

• Member, Dutch Association for Administrative Law
• Member, Dutch Association for Environmental Law

Academic Background

• Advanced specialization program in Land Use & Zoning Law, 2024, Grotius Academy
• LL.M. in Dutch Law, concentration in Constitutional and Administrative Law, 2020, Radboud University Nijmegen
• MPA in Public Administration, concentration in Public Management, 2018, Radboud University Nijmegen

Cases

• Anke advised an international food company on the planning law framework and the possibilities for expanding its business activities. 
• She assists clients with amendments to zoning and environmental plans, with particular attention to the flexibility instruments introduced under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet). 
• In addition, she has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating anterior agreements in a wide range of area development projects. 
• Finally, Anke regularly advises on the use of planning law instruments in area developments, such as environmental permits for activities deviating from the zoning plan, with a specific focus on participation requirements, preparatory procedures and the binding advisory role of the municipal council.