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.’
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Nol van Hal
Practice head
Leendert van Hee
Other key lawyers
Silvia Gawronski; Steven Oude Alink; Haco van der Houven van Oordt; Carlijn Bruggencate; Jolien Kruit; Robert Pessers; Nol Van Hal; Vincent Pool


