Van Traa Advocaten > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Strong capabilities in international economic law, especially in transport and warehouse-related contractual matters’.

‘Professional and spot-on presentation of Dutch Civil Code matters for non-Dutch lawyers’.

‘Exceptional and solution-oriented advice, often on short notice’.

‘They know the law, the market and are very good negotiators’.

‘In any single case they deal with, they come up with a comprehensive assessment that includes the pros and cons of the possible next steps to take’.

‘Leading experts in the world of trade, transportation and logistics, and insurance and liability’.

‘Great team with a lot of knowledge on trade and transport law’.

‘We have a long partnership with Van Traa due to their understanding of our industry and their personal engagement’.

‘The lawyers at Van Traa have a lot of knowledge in the field of food, feed and product liability. But also in cases where technology is relevant, Van Traa’s lawyers can advise and litigate effectively.’

‘Van Traa lawyers are easy to approach and can always be reached. Their advice is practical and often expressed in one or two pages.’

‘They have a lot of experience with how to handle authorities. And with patience and knowledge they build the case without frustrating the counterpart.’

‘Silvia Gawronski has personal dedication to the issues she handles and is always availble to to give help or to answer questions.’

‘I have worked with Van Traa over the past 25 years in many cases and a variety of subjects, related to logistic and production disputes, such as (but not limited to) thefts, production problems, transports, interpretation of contracts etc. VanTraa’s lawyers ( in particular Marc van Maanen) have never lost a lawcase for us. They also helped us in legal matters with governmental issues. Van Traa has a wide network in many different countries. They won for us cases in Belgium, Germany, Canada, France etc. With the help of their local associates. Marc van Maanen has assisted us in developing companies standard contracts and general terms and conditions.’

‘The individuals I work with are: Marc van Maanen – Marc knows our business and has the ability to anticipate. He is reliable and very responsive in case of need. Silvia Gawronski – specialized in governmental cases such disputes on fines, obtaining licences and protects against abuse of the freedom of information act. Thomas Giesbertz – assists Marc van Maanen and has proved himself as a fighter in various cases. He puts 100% effort in every single case and goes further in his investigations than most lawyers are willing to do.’

‘This practice is unique as it offers a custom made approach on a general approach. By this I mean that given the relationship, Van Traa is able to advise in line with our business and risk appetite but without having a deep dive each time.’

‘Silvia Gawronski is very keen on making the connection with business and legallity. She is very open to communicate and it is easy to discuss matters with her.’

‘This practice is unique as it offers a custom made approach on top of a general approach. By this I mean that, given the relationship, Van Traa is able to advise in line with our business and risk appetite but without having a deep dive each time.’

‘Derk-Jan has the ability to de-stress yourself by providing the right point of view at the right time.’

‘Van Traa is, for us, the law firm for custom assignments. They have extensive knowledge of liability law and insurance Law. From personal injury to transport law. They can advise concisely and the advice is useful for practice.’

‘We work with Robert Pessers and Derk-Jan van der Kolk. Both lawyers are distinguished by their practical approach to disputes, their in-depth legal knowledge and their ability to simplify complex cases. They do this in a personal and pleasant way.’

‘The team is extremly responsive, on top level regarding experience and legal advice on Dutch marine insurance law and Dutch transportation law and always fair in billing.’