Healthcare | Europe

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 law 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 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.

Dirkzwager offers a strong work portfolio advising hospitals and healthcare providers on a wide variety of mandates, including on matters relating to medical technology and healthcare insurance. The law firm boasts an emerging specialism in mental healthcare and is also sought out for assistance with disputes against insurance providers.

Houthoff represents clients in healthcare litigation, including medical liability disputes. The practice collaborates closely with the law 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.

Kennedy Van der Laan boasts a varied client list comprising healtchare providers, insurance companies and hospitals. The team is well placed to assist with contractual issues in the healthcare space, including collaboration and licensing agreements. It additionally offers significant transactional expertise, advising on mergers, disposals and acquisitions, as well as the establishment of new medical centres. The practice is strengthened by its knowledge of matters relating to disabilities and mental health.

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. The team also has experience advising on M&A transactions in the healthcare space.

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 and contract breaches.