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Transportation: Aviation

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Van Traa is the most complete legal service provider in the transport sector. It is one of the very few firms in the Netherlands, and is recognised as such in the market, with the expertise and experience to deal with legally complex issues in all aspects of transport law: including rail, road, multimodal, brown and blue water carriage; casualties; wet and dry shipping; logistics and forwarding; aviation; commodities and marine insurance.
For decades, Van Traa has been involved in all major accidents and high-impact events that have occurred in the Netherlands or have affected the Netherlands, such as Hanjin’s bankruptcy, where Van Traa advised and assisted the whole Dutch market, and Van Traa's involvement following the shocking crash (shootdown) of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine.
Following Van Traa’s niche specialization, the firm also has a dedicated team of international trade specialists, mainly active in the trade of soft and hard commodities.

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What the Team is Known For

Van Traa maintains its position as one of the leading shipping law firms in the Netherlands. The team has notable experience in damages claims and liability mandates, including spillages and damage to undersea cables. The firm is particularly popular with clients from the logistics sector, advising on litigation regarding the contamination of goods during transport. Team members also have experience in matters such as damage to aircraft, and recourse and recovery proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Van Traa advised TUI Airlines Netherlands in an appeal against the Dutch state and Schiphol airport regarding the reduction of capacity at the airport.

Strengths

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"Van Traa is very quick to get to the essence within complex matters and provide sound and pragmatic advice, whatever the level of complexity."

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Pessers
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Robert Pessers advises clients from the aviation sector on collisions and claims for damages to hulls and engines. He also advises on matters arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and assists clients with legislation designed to protect endangered species.

"Robert Pessers is a stellar lawyer, provides pragmatic advice regardless of how complex the matter is and a very strong litigator."

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Jolien Kruit
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Jolien Kruit advises clients on liability and damages claims, including for oil spills and damage to underwater cables. She also assists clients with general average claims and disputes over the contamination of goods.

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Leendert van Hee
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Leendert van Hee is particularly active in matters in the logistics sector, including obtaining permits.

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Marc Van Maanen
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Marc Van Maanen represents clients in liability disputes and litigation concerning the contamination of transported goods.

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Robert de Haan
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Robert de Haan has experience in maritime, road and rail matters. He advises on insurance and liability disputes.

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Vincent Pool
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Vincent Pool assists clients with contentious matters, including representing them in recourse proceedings and recovery disputes. He also advises clients on distribution agreements.

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Robert Pessers
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Jolien Kruit
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Leendert van Hee
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Marc Van Maanen
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Robert de Haan
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Vincent Pool
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Members

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Leendert van Hee

Richard Latten

Silvia Gawronski

Steven Oude Alink

Vincent Pool

Head of Department

Clients

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airline companies

brokers

inspection/verification companies

insurance companies

logistic service providers (LSP)

manufacturers

see and road carriers

ship owners

shipping/offshore suppliers

trade financiers

traders

underwriters

Industries

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QHSE

aviation

cargo

chemicals

commodities

environment

food

infrastructure

insurance

logistics

maritime

rail

shipping

transportation