Van Traa Advocaten's arbitration practice is jointly led by Marc van Maanen and Steven Oude Alink from Rotterdam, and represents clients in cross-border arbitration. The firm is known for its sector-focused approach, advising on issues involving international trade, trade finance, transport and insurance. Van Maanen is an expert in food law, while Oude Alink excels in cases involving international commodity trade, distribution, agency and aviation. Both advise logistics service providers, banks, insurers and trading houses on disputes. Personal injury-related arbitration is handled by Derk-Jan van der Kolk.
Testimonials
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‘Pragmatic and smart lawyers, particularly in the field of insurance and international trade and shipping. ’
‘Responsive, pragmatic, hands-on.’
Key clients
- NedTrain & Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
- The Council for Personal Injury (De Letselschade Raad)
Work highlights
- Assisted NedTrain & DutchRailways with claims arising out of individuals being exposed to carcinogenic substances during maintenance.
- Assisted The Council for Personal Injury (De Letselschade Raad) with resolving long-term personal injury cases as part of its three-person adjudicator panel.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marc van Maanen, Steven Oude Alink