Van Traa Advocaten is well-equipped to advise both international and domestic clients on the full range of transportation mandates. Leading the team, Leendert van Hee is renowned for his expertise in the shipping sector and regularly represents clients through cargo disputes. Jolien Kruit is a go-to advisor among port and maritime sector clients, while Vincent Pool is a key contact within the team’s road transportation offering. Robert Pessers is a renowned aviation specialist and is frequently involved in matters involving domestic and international clients. Silvia Gawronski and Nol van Hal add further experience.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Nol van Hal is a go to for most marine claims. Excellent industry knowledge.'
- 'Robert Pessers and his team are extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and available.'
- 'Jolien Kruit is the authority on General Average.'
- 'Robert Pessers is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and available. He is able to grasp very complex matters quickly, know what is important to his clients/client's business and is able to translate complex matters in a simple way.'
- ‘Well known shipping firm in Rotterdam.’
Key clients
- KLM
- KLM Cargo
- Nouryon
Work highlights
Represented CSSB Ltd. (Cayman Islands) in a complex legal dispute with Dutch shipyard Wajer B.V., centered on whether a superyacht tender’s actual displacement exceeded contractual expectations, affecting performance aspects like speed and handling.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Robert Pessers
Vincent Pool
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nol van Hal
Practice head
Leendert van Hee
Other key lawyers
Nol van Hal; Vincent Pool; Robert Pessers; Jolien Kruit; Silvia Gawronski