
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The AKD office offers a full spectrum of services. Communication is very efficient, and the team is very efficient and accurate. ’
‘Barbara Mutsaers has an extremely high level of knowledge of the industry, both commercial as well as legal.'
‘Good knowledge of the market (commercially) and legally; good litigators both on substance and in approach. This appllies in particular to Joris Rijken, who stands his ground professionally and politely. ’
‘The core of the team at AKD is its people. For me, the knowledge and expertise of the team really stands out. The healthcare team provides professional work with the right focus, which sets them apart from other companies.’
‘We work together with Barbara Mutsaerts and she responds to our questions regarding medical devices in a very comprehensive and detailed way. She really helps to solve issues and not only gives us all the legal information but she makes it also practical to work with.'
‘The team is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of clients. The response on questions is quick and relevant. They go the extra mile.'
Key clients
- Utrecht University Medical Centre
- Leiden University Medical Centre
- Stichting Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
- Prinses Máxima Centrum voor Kinderoncologie B.V.
- Dutch Association for General Practitioners
- Dutch Association for Care for People with a Disability
- Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care
- VGZ
- Erasmus Medical Center
- University Medical Center Utrecht
- Maasziekenhuis Pantein B.V.
- Stichting Reinier de Graaf Groep
Work highlights
Lawyers
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Practice head
Joris Rijken; Barbara Mutsaers
Other key lawyers
Marlou Jannink