Mr Robert Pessers > Van Traa Advocaten > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

The group at Van Traa Advocaten assists its portfolio of well-known clients on complex liability issues in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts, including those involving fatal PI, company damage caused by infrastructural issues and natural disasters, and matters regarding professional liability claims. Robert de Haan is a transport and insurance specialist whose workload includes advising on matters relating to Covid-19-related travel cancellations. Derk-Jan van der Kolk has expertise in PI and loss of dependency cases caused by fires and environmental events. Marko Jongkind is a noteworthy name in the team, which is helmed by Robert Pessers.

Leendert van Hee leads the Van Traa Advocaten team, which has strength in all areas of transport. The Rotterdam-based practice is a key point of call for major airlines, container carriers and logistics entities. Van Hee is a maritime law specialist, praised for his ability to ‘always find a practical solution to a problem.’  Vincent Pool focuses on land transport, assisting major rail and road operators in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Robert Pessers is a key name for work in the aviation and insurance sectors. Jolien Kruit focuses on conflicts in the shipping industry, and is experienced in both litigation and ADR. Nol van Hal works for shipping underwriters and other major offshore entities and is praised for being ‘a sharp-minded lawyer with a practical approach.’