Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV's team earns plaudits for its 'profound knowledge of the healthcare sector'. The practice is sought after by Dutch governmental entities, healthcare insurance companies and healthcare providers. Practice co-head Wemmeke Wisman is well versed in advising on international public law disputes, often relating to rights to medical treatment, while co-head Marije Batting advises on the reimbursement, approval, and pricing of medicinal products. Co-head Elisabeth Pietermaat is highly regarded for her regulatory expertise.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has a large and experienced healthcare team. The team has profound knowledge of the healthcare sector which makes them the key advisor to go to.’
‘The team are always available when we're in need of help. And the help given by the team is very knowledgeable and appreciated.'
‘I would like to especially mention Paul Tanja and Wemmeke Wisman and their teams. They are sharp as a knife, on time with advice, superb sparring partners and fun too.’
‘I mainly work with Paul Tanja. He excels in dissecting comprehensive cases and disputes quickly without losing sight of the main objective. With broad knowledge of and experience in civil litigation he always able to help find a solution. He is both approachable and amiable. Whenever I work with him I can trust our high-stakes cases are in the right hands.’
‘Pels Rijcken is very unique. Pels Rijcken is very well known for their years of expertise and experience in handling government matters. Pels Rijcken’s lawyers are excellent litigators. They take you through every step of the process and make sure to offer you all the existing possibilities and discuss the pros and cons so we can evaluate the most suitable approach.'
‘Marije Batting is very good. She is always up to date on legal developments and has the ability to think along and understand things not only in a strategic but also in a political way. Marije is very good at evaluating situations in a very critical/accurate manner. She is very approachable and always available. She always makes sure her clients receive the needed help and support and also provides the best outcomes possible.’
Key clients
- Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit
- IGJ
- CZ
- Menzis
- VGZ
- Zorgverzekeraars Nederland
- Zorginstituut Nederland
- The State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport)
- The State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence)
- Florence
- CBG
- Zilveren Kruis
- Domus Magnus
- Stichting Cordaan
Work highlights
- Representing the Dutch Healthcare Authority in a dispute over the reimbursement of mental health care for the years 2022 and 2023.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wemmeke Wisman, Marije Batting, Elisabeth Pietermaat