Van Traa Advocaten > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Van Traa has provided us with very thorough and well-considered advice. Knowledge about organic legislation and about the organic sector is an absolute advantage.’

‘Our contact person is very involved and knowledgeable about organic legislation.’

‘The team is very experienced and nice to work with. They are very accessible with an eye for the strategic elements of the case.’

‘Van Traa is for us the perfect partner. This is because the firm has highly specialized and experienced lawyers in various areas of law within the food sector.’

‘What made working with Silvia very pleasant was the easy and quick communication, proactive approach and thought given to solutions. We highly recommend working with her.’

‘This practice, in particular the team head Marc Van Maanen, shows commitment and ingenuity in handling our interests. During the last 20 years they have handled all cases for us to our full satisfaction.’

‘The way the team head Marc Van Maanen communicates is outstanding and very helpful.’

‘Van Traa analyse a matter swiftly, but thoroughly and in detail. Their subsequent advice is as thorough and detailed, and they will provide solid solutions. Issues which may have initially been overlooked, are highlighted.’

‘I predominantly work with Marc van Maanen, and Thomas Giesbertz. Their reaction time to a new assignment or query is always swift, and within the day itself. Which is quite helpful if one has to support a client with immediate advice.’

‘Working with a multi-disciplinary team. Expertise not only in law and jurisprudence but also in underlying facts and technicalities of the case. Extensive network of specialists that can be called upon for assistance.’

‘Adjust their strategy accordingly. Able to switch to a more legal or factual approach whichever serves the case best. Excellent writing skills: to the point but also very thorough. Work diligently. Excellent communication skills also outside the legal domain and into the technical and corporate domain. Understands corporate demands.’

‘They are market leaders in the Netherlands for everything marine or transport related. Large team with all possible expertise available.’

‘Jolien Kruit is an absolute international authority on General Average. A pleasure to work with and you can trust her to achieve the best outcome.’

‘Wer have been closely working together for decades. My “go to” partners are Vincent Pool and Leendert van Hee.’

‘Excellent practice for sensitive disputes.’

‘Derk-Jan van der Kolk is able to make a strict statement but maintain a good relationship.’

‘We engage Van Traa for non-standard damage claims where their specific knowledge of insurance law and liability is desired. Van Traa is able to analyze complex issues and reduce them to the core. In doing so, it keeps an eye on the costs and the benefits. It’s strength lies in high-quality legal advice at an acceptable cost. If an email is sufficient, no detailed reports will be drawn up.’

‘We mainly work with Robert Pessers and Derk-Jan van der Kolk. They distinguish themselves by their knowledge of liability law and personal injury law, but also by their authority in the market. Practical advice and assistance without unnecessarily legalising an issue. We like to use their services for independent assessment of claims, for example by participating in the board of a foundation or independent claims counter.’