Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
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Provided by Van Traa Advocaten
Van Traa is the reliable partner for (inter-)national insurers and brokers when confronted with complex coverage disputes and multiple liability issues following a high-impact event.
Van Traa is very strong in the construction and transport (marine, aviation and rail) industry. The experience and capabilities to deal efficiently with the multi-faceted aspects and consequences of complex insurance and liability questions, are undisputed.
Van Traa is known for its involvement in all high impact events that occurred in the Netherlands or are related to the Netherlands, such as natural disasters, collisions, crash accidents resulting in inter alia corporate and personal liability insurance questions, professional indemnity and other contractual and tort law issues.
In addition, Van Traa is experienced in strategic advice on crisis management on operational and PR level. For instance, Van Traa assists clients, where and when needed, with crisis communications (content and timing of public and private statements).
Chambers Review
Van Traa Advocaten is a boutique law firm which specialises in insurance matters relating to the transport sector. The team additionally advises on coverage disputes relating to product and professional liability, as well as environmental damage. It has further experience in PDBI and CAR policy matters and personal injury claims.
Work Highlights
- Van Traa Advocaten acted for maritime and liability insurers on proceedings concerning a tragic collision that occurred near the Wadden Island of Terschelling.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Van Traa is in the business for a long time and its lawyers are well aware of the business of its clients."
"Van Traa is in the business for a long time and its lawyers are well aware of the business of its clients."
Notable Practitioners
Derk-Jan van der Kolk enters the rankings with strong market support. He is well placed to advise clients on personal injury and maritime liability claims.
Robert de Haan represents insurers in a range of mandates, including liability issues, construction all risk policies and business interruption claims. He often acts on matters relating to the transport and construction sectors.
Robert Pessers advises clients from the aviation industry on high-profile incidents involving personal injury claims. He also acts for clients on coverage disputes involving product recalls, business interruption and property damage.
Ranked Lawyers at
Van Traa Advocaten
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Van Traa Advocaten
Industries
Provided by Van Traa Advocaten
Aviation
Construction
Energy
Marine
Rail
Transportation