Experienced lawyer and agri-food professional

mr. ing. Jan (J.A.A.) van de Ven

Before transitioning to law, Jan spent several years in international fruit trading, AgTech, and agro-commodities. He worked in post- harvest technology, trade, and finance. He also lived in the Americas for several years.

Jan was admitted to the bar in 2001. After several years at a large law firm, he established his own practice, focusing exclusively on agri-food companies.

mr. ing. Jan (J.A.A.) van de Ven

Trusted advisor in agri-food

For many clients, Jan is a trusted advisor who proactively shapes legal strategies, leveraging his agri-food expertise to deliver impactful outcomes.

Bar

Jan is admitted to the Amsterdam Bar Association.

Education

B.Sc.International Agricultural Trade, Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
LL.MInternational and European Law, Tilburg University
LL.MTax law, Tilburg University
MAMaster International Relations, University of Cambridge

Jan has also completed specialist legal training, including the Grotius Academy’s National and International Contracting course, the Contracting Specialist course at Leiden University, and the Food Law course at Wageningen University.

Specialist training

International contracting, Grotius Academy
Specialist course contracting, Leiden University
Food law, Wageningen University
Post-Harvest Technology Short Course, University of California, Davis

Legal Areas Register

Jan van de Ven has registered the area of contract law in the Dutch Bar Association's register of legal services. This registration obligates him to obtain ten training credits in this registered main area of law each calendar year, in accordance with the standards of the Dutch Bar Association.

Personal

Working in the Americas made Jan a proficient and easy communicator in English and Spanish. Jan is married, a father, and trains for half-marathons.

Get in touch

Are you looking for help resolving a particular legal issue, or would you like to discuss how Jan can help your business move forward? Please get in touch today.