About

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

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Insurance - Netherlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Van Traa Advocaten is a boutique law firm which specialises in insurance matters, notably acting for insurers and clients operating in the transport, manufacturing, logistics and construction sectors. 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

Provided by Van Traa Advocaten

  • Van Traa Advocaten advised insurers on insurance and liability issues resulting from a tank falling from a trailer during road carriage.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Robert Pessers
Head of Insurance
3
Band 3
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.

Robert Pessers is an exceptionally skilled lawyer who is able to advise and litigate on complex liability issues. He exudes reliability and quality and is very pleasant to work with.

Robert Pessers brings complicated cases to a resolution in a calm way. He is very convincing and asks the right questions.

4
Derk-Jan van der Kolk
4
Band 4

Derk-Jan van der Kolk is well placed to advise clients on personal injury and maritime liability claims.

Derk-Jan van der Kolk is a very skilled lawyer.

4
Robert de Haan
4
Band 4
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 de Haan has a very good level of knowledge and works together with his clients in a pleasant way.

Ranked Lawyers at
Van Traa Advocaten

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Netherlands

Insurance

3
Robert Pessers
Head of Insurance
3
Band 3
4
Derk-Jan van der Kolk
4
Band 4
4
Robert de Haan
4
Band 4

Members

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Derk-Jan van der Kolk

Robert Pessers

Head of Department

Industries

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Aviation

Construction

Energy

Marine

Rail

Transportation