Mr Michael Hajdasinski > AKD > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

AKD
PO BOX 59280
1040 KG AMSTERDAM
Netherlands

Work Department

Transport & Trade

Position

Counsel

Career

Michael is a counsel at AKD and specialises in international (commodities) trade. Michael is part of the Transport & Trade department, and is mainly involved in advising and litigating on international trade in commodities such as metals, minerals, renewable energy and agri-commodities. Michael’s clients include mining groups, international oil and gas companies, trading houses, banks, insurance companies, funds and private equity houses.

After completing his law degree in Leiden, where he graduated in Maritime Law, Michael completed the Grotius specialisation course in Transport Law, among other post-academic courses. In addition, Michael obtained certificates in Sustainable Market Transformation from Nyenrode Business University and Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School.

Lawyer Rankings

Netherlands > Transport

AKD boasts a broad expertise in aviation, logistics, international trade, and shipping, addressing issues like multimodal carriage of goods, commodities, customs, and marine accidents. Jan Kromhout, leading the transport and trade group, is a seasoned transactional lawyer advising entities like ship-owners and insurers in shipbuilding and offshore projects. Haco van der Houven van Oordt, a litigation veteran in the shipping and offshore sectors, tackles marine accidents and ship-related disputes. Jos van der Meché specialises in resolving cargo claims, representing operators, carriers, and insurers. Annemieke Spijker brings her skills in drafting logistics contracts and litigation, and Sebastiaan Moolenaar advises and litigates on commercial contracts, often in cross-border disputes. Maaike Lustenhouwer is pivotal in the aviation team, while Michael Hajdasinski, who joined in March 2023, focuses on international commodities trade.