Partner
Van Traa Advocaten’s highly regarded transportation practice tackles the full spectrum of transport law issues, encompassing logistics, aviation, and international trade, as well as shipping, offshore activities, and regulation. The practice offers extensive expertise in areas such as commodities, rail, road, maritime insurance, and sanctions. It is spearheaded by logistics expert Leendert van Hee, highly experienced in representing sea and road carriers, producers, and insurers, especially in complex dispute resolution. Vincent Pool advocates for cargo interests, logistics service providers, and insurers on road carriage, dry shipping, and rail transport issues. Robert Pessers, overseeing the aviation division, concentrates on liability and regulatory issues for major airlines and their insurers. Jolien Kruit, with her focus on dry shipping and logistics services, excels in managing incidents and claims, while Nol van Hal provides advisory and litigious support in maritime matters including shipbuilding, incidents, ship arrests, and insurance.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is easy to talk to and able to understand the underlying case even when the questions are still at the surface.’
‘Good quality of advice.’
‘Very professional and responsive and absolute experts in the region of transport law, maritime law, and insurance law.’
‘Vincent Pool and Leendert van Hee are the best experts on transport law, maritime law, and the corresponding insurance law in the Netherlands.’
‘They possess comprehensive knowledge, maintain open lines of communication, and boast an expansive international network.’
‘Vincent Pool is legally strong, very knowledgeable and approachable, adept at ad hoc problem-solving, and excels at integrating this legal expertise with a deep understanding of business needs. His solutions also draw from extensive client experiences, consistently delivering satisfaction. Highly recommended.’
‘Nol van Hal is a versatile lawyer combining in-depth legal knowledge with a no-nonse communication that appeals to non-legal business people.’
Key clients
- KLM
- KLM Cargo
- Nouryon
- Dutch Ferry Company
Work highlights
- Assisted TUI Airlines and ANVR in seeking financial compensation from Schiphol Airport for losses incurred due to operational disruptions at the airport.
- Assisted KLM Cargo in cases involving cargo with foodstuffs containing ingredients from protected plants or animals.
- Supported TUI Airlines in legal proceedings against the Dutch State and Schiphol Airport, challenging the government's decision to reduce Schiphol's capacity to reduce noise.
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Practice head
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Leendert van Hee