Joost van den Akker

Jurist @ Wolfs Advocaten | bedachtzaam & besluitvaardig | politicoloog | PhD EU Referendums

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

About

At a time when countries are slapping import duties, I am ready at Wolfs Advocaten to assist international entrepreneurs, advise them, protect their rights and, if necessary, take legal action. I assist businesses in #logistics, whether it concerns finding the legal conditions for the import and export of goods, liability during transport, the imposition or reversal of #seizures, or advising on #contracting ​ I draw on my passion for cross-border affairs, my experience as regional minister at the Province of Limburg, my knowledge of the law and my expertise in the field of the #EU. As an expert in European #sanctions regulations against Russia, I advise entrepreneurs when they are confronted with the unexpected methods and risks of sanctions circumvention from abroad.

Experience

  • Jurist at Wolfs Advocaten
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Klaar om internationale ondernemers juridisch bij te staan, te adviseren, rechten te beschermen zo nodig juridisch te procederen. O.a. over Juridische voorwaarden voor in- en uitvoer van goederen; Aansprakelijkheid bij vervoer; Logistiek; Beslaglegging; Contracteren; Sanctiewetgeving; Transportrecht; Internationaal handelsrecht

  • Chair of the Board at UWC Maastricht
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    United World College Maastricht offers a state-of-the-art international education for students from age 4 at primary school until age 19 in the International Baccalaureate Career and Diploma Programme at secondary school. The operational governance is delegated to the School Board, which comprises of at least five members. The school board works closely with the Head of College and is setting the direction of the school. Until March 2026 I have been serving as Board member and Vice Chair, as from then as Chair.

  • Researcher Lectoraat Preventive Law | Lecturer European Studies at Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
    Feb 2009 - Sep 2024 · 15 yrs 8 mos

    • vakken over Europese politiek, Europees recht; scriptiebegeleiding • spreker bij congressen over de Europese Unie en referenda • guest lectures Center for European Studies, Maastricht University • als onderzoeker 2011-2018 en vanaf 2023, als docent 2009-2018 en 2021-2023

  • UD Comparative Politics at Radboud University
    Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 · 6 mos

    Universitair Docent van 'The Politics of Reform' bij de Master Political Science, specialisation Comparative Politics, over de hervorming van kiesstelsels in de uitdagende 21e eeuw

  • Provincie Limburg (10 yrs 2 mos)
    • Regional Minister for Economic Affairs, Education and Sports (VVD)
      Apr 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Economic Affairs, Education and Sports; incl. Logistics and distribution; Regional investment, Acquisition, SME funds, Brightlands campuses; Maastricht Aachen Airport; Labour Market; Tourism

    • VVD-fractievoorzitter Provinciale Staten
      Mar 2011 - Apr 2018 · 7 yrs 2 mos

      4459 stemmen (2019) #2 2392 stemmen (2015) #3 2022 stemmen (2011) #3