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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.

Loyens & Loeff remains highly sought after by Dutch healthcare insurers, as well as being a popular choice for international medical device companies and private equity houses. The law firm advises clients on healthcare disputes and regulatory issues, such as the launch of new products, and privacy matters. This team works closely with the firm's other departments to provide a full-service offering on transactional matters in the healthcare sector.

Van Doorne boasts an excellent healthcare practice with a particular strength in the hospital and elderly care sector. The department is renowned for its M&A focus, demonstrating particular expertise in handling hospital mergers. The team also assists with regulatory matters concerning procurement and the use of robots in surgery, as well as representing clients in contentious matters, including funding disputes. Van Doorne maintains an impressive client portfolio including academic centres, healthcare providers and trade organisations.

Van Benthem & Keulen has a notable focus on contentious matters within the sector, acting for both individual practitioners and foundations on disciplinary and procedural disputes. Team members also represent clients in disputes concerning reimbursement, alleged human rights violations and medical liability claims. The team additionally offers expertise in contractual matters for healthcare providers.

Dirkzwager enter the rankings on the back of client support and a strong work portfolio. From its base in Nijmegen, the team advises hospitals and healthcare providers on a wide variety of mandates, including on matters relating to medical technology and healthcare insurance. The firm boasts an emerging specialism in mental healthcare.

Houthoff represents clients in healthcare litigation, including medical liability disputes. The practice collaborates closely with the firm's M&A department to advise healthcare clinics on transactional matters. The law firm also assists with regulatory matters regarding e-health and market entries.

Maverick Advocaten has a strong focus on competition law within the healthcare market. The department often acts on contentious mandates for both healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers, with a particular focus on pricing disputes and procurement litigation.

Pels Rijcken is well known for assisting public sector clients. The department has notable experience in contentious matters, including civil litigation pertaining to personal data, advertising regulations, damages claims and reimbursement. The team also acts on disputes concerning human rights law.

Velink & De Die Advocaten is a boutique law firm that represents healthcare providers, including institutions, hospitals and general practitioners. The team handles a variety of litigation, including civil and administrative disputes, and additionally advises on contractual matters within the sector.