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AKD

Healthcare

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


AKD

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A relatively free but nevertheless highly regulated market: parties active in the healthcare and life sciences sector know what it means to work in a consensus-seeking environment. We know the sector and understand its intricate regulatory mechanism. After all, this is where our lawyers, like you, spend every day working to make it better.

The Dutch healthcare system is among the best in Europe. However, it is an increasingly complex environment continuously challenging those operating within it. Accessibility and affordability are factors requiring perpetual attention. On top of that, the public sector imposes new demands every day: governance, transparency, competition, privacy, and much more. As a result, the sector is a regulatory system of such complexity that it requires specialist knowledge. AKD's Healthcare and Life Science teams are at home in the healthcare and life sciences sector, understand the market and its players, and know the law inside out.   

Our lawyers assist care providers, sectoral organisations, pharmaceuticals (manufacturing human as well as veterinary medicinal products), medical device manufacturers, wholesalers, specialists, and local authorities on a daily basis.

Chambers Review

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Healthcare - Netherlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
AKD has a standout practice covering the full range of regulatory, contentious and transactional matters for major Dutch hospitals and healthcare associations. On the contentious side, the team represents clients in high-profile disputes concerning tariffs and appeals against fines. The law firm additionally assists with healthcare insurance mandates, representing both leading healthcare providers and insurers.

Strengths

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  • The AKD team is understanding, cooperative and adaptive to new ideas and visions.

    Healthcare respondentEurope
  • AKD has broad knowledge of the legal framework and case law.

    Healthcare respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joris Rijken
    Band 1Joris Rijken

    Joris Rijken

    Joris Rijken advises on corporate matters in the healthcare sector, including market entry and governance issues. He also acts for insurers and mental health organisations on contentious matters.
    • Joris Rijken knows every detail. He is quite creative when negotiating and helps us to stay innovative.

      Healthcare respondentEurope
    • Joris Rijken is a sharp adviser and also a great person to work with.

      Healthcare respondentEurope

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