Ms Barbara Mutsaers > AKD > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

AKD‘s ‘remarkable, talented‘ team frequently assists healthcare providers with contractual issues and strategic alliances in addition to representing clients in proceedings against health insurers and government authorities. The group also advises a number of pharma, medtech, and biotech companies on matters concerning inducements and product advertising. The ‘sharp, genuine‘ Joris Rijken co-heads the practice from Amsterdam, primarily acting for healthcare providers in matters concerning contracts with the Dutch Healthcare Authority and care procurement. Working out of the Eindhoven office, co-head Barbara Mutsaers is praised by clients for her ‘very keen eye‘ and is particularly skilled in advising on clinical trials, R&D agreements, and disputes against administrative fines.

AKD is known for its expertise in complex food matters where it often handles disputes involving slaughterhouses, organic produce and the farming industry, amongst others. Advising on food-specific regulations such as labelling requirements, food safety standards, and product compliance is another focus for the practice. Food law expert Barbara Mutsaers leads the group and is a member of the Dutch Food Law Association and the European Food Law Association, enabling her to advise clients on the full spectrum of food-related issues, and is especially recognised for her litigation skills, handling civil law procedures, non-conformity claims, and administrative procedures. She is supported by Erik Dans, who is the key contact for administrative food law issues, focusing on food processing companies, advising them on regulatory issues and representing them in enforcement cases.