Firm Profile > Van Traa Advocaten > Rotterdam, Netherlands

‘Based on the matter, they will advise quickly what the best approach is. I need a firm that understands the business we are in and handles cases accordingly. This is what Van Traa does.‘

‘Each member of the team has top-level expertise and this makes Van Traa a “one stop firm” for the transport and insurance industries. Leendert van Hee has a unique approach with clients, outstanding knowledge of the sector,  is always straight to the point and industry oriented. The team is capable of immediately understanding the different needs of clients from various jurisdictions.‘

‘This team is very approachable. They always look for a practical solution. I find them very knowledgeable.’

‘Olivier Böhmer is trustworthy, knowledgable and approachable.’

‘The Van Traa transport teams stands out for their excellent knowledge of the market, exposure to complex cases and vast network. Jolien Kruit is a very knowledgeable lawyer who combines in-depth knowledge with a pragmatic approach. Robert de Haan is a very senior and seasoned partner who will always put his client first.’

‘Van Traa is very strong in all fields of insurance law but I believe they are the absolute number one when it comes to marine insurance and transportation law. Their size is big enough to allow them to handle large cases but small enough to retain a personal approach and this fosters very good relations with clients. Robert de Haan who is one of the Senior Partners at Van Traa is outstanding in marine and non-marine insurance law. He has a commercial approach to resolving all disputes including ones where the most complex and tricky issues arise (in a practical way). I have often met with him and with our clients who value his ability to distil the key issues in a case into a clear and simple understandable form. When it comes to law relating to marine casualties (and in particular relating to General Average) Jolien Kruit is the leading expert in the Netherlands in this field. As for up and coming junior lawyers, Leendert Van Hee is very knowledgeable on disputes relating to road carriage and carriage of goods by sea and has become our go-to lawyer.‘

‘The lawyers at Van Traa, in particular Robert de Haan and Leendert Van Hee, stand out for their speed of response and commercial approach to cases, including their fees. If our clients ever wish to discuss the level of fees Robert and Leendert are always willing to come to a commercial solution. Above all, however, their practical and commercial approach to disputes and the legal issues arising is what makes them stand out.‘

‘Strong (insurance) market performance and practical approach to cases.‘

‘Robert Pessers: working on various complex matters for a final resolution out of court.‘

‘Excellent in complex claims.‘

‘I work with Derk-Jan van der Kolk and Olivier Bohmer. Two most experienced lawyers who are aware of the balance between cost and revenue, so they look for solutions.‘