Dentons offers an ‘unwaveringly professional’ approach within its transportation practice, demonstrating expertise across the aviation, public transportation, shipping and logistics sectors. Banking and finance expert Jacqueline Bell heads the practice and leverages a wealth of experience dealing with aviation leasing mandates, procurement matters and shipping-focused trade finance deals. Bram Braat is praised for his ‘commercial acumen’ and ‘exceptional expertise’ and is particularly sought-after for his work regarding sustainable road transportation matters. Marc Kuijper handles a wealth of contentious transportation disputes, while Kristin Annexstad provides additional depth to the practice.

NautaDutilh demonstrates strength in both transactional and contentious transport mandates, acting for clients in the maritime, road and aviation sectors. The transport practice draws upon four co-leads: Erik Geerling advises leading players on renewable shipping matters across multiple jurisdictions; Kasper Krzeminski is renowned for his arbitration expertise; Marc Orval bolsters the practice with his restructuring background; and Jaco Belder is a key contact among notable international banks for his capabilities in ship financing mandates. Maaike Heijink is of note for her experience dealing with both secured and revolving credit facilities.

Ploum boasts a ‘robust and highly capable team’ which is highly sought-after for its depth of expertise in a wide range of transportation mandates. The team is led by the trio of Jikke Biermasz, Marijn van Tuijl and Albert Wiggers. Biermasz is praised for her ‘creative and hands on approach’, which is regularly deployed on customs claims, logistics mandates and road transportation lawsuits. Van Tuijl brings a wealth of shipping experience to the team and is particularly adept at handling corporate negotiations. Wiggers is noted for his capabilities in the negotiation of maritime joint ventures and commercial transportation matters.

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.

AKD's transport and trade practice, led by Sebastiaan Moolenaar, is particularly active and sought-after in the maritime sector. The practice is adept at handling shipping disputes, insurance matters and accident investigations. Moolenaar contributes particularly to the team's contentious offering while Haco van der Houven van Oordt is a go-to contact among shipping corporations to handle mandates following vessel collisions. Annemieke Spijker combines ‘sharp legal analysis with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset’, demonstrating a strong track record in the logistics sector.

The ‘highly responsive’ mobility team at CMS is adept at handing aviation leasing matters, public transportation mandates and high-value financial transactions. Department head Petra Heemskerk combines ‘legal intelligence with practical insights' in her practice, which is highly sought-after among international airlines, public transportation operators and market leading automotive corporations. Heemskerk is supported by Alexander IJkelenstam, who is noted for his capabilities in procurement matters alongside his experience regarding concession agreements and the financing of electric vehicle projects. Michelle van den Brink is hailed as a ‘committed and outstanding’ lawyer.

Under the joint leadership of Christian Hofman, Kevin Vierhout and Michelle Vrolijk, ITL Attorneys Netherlands stands out for its strength in contentious transportation matters. The team is particualrly active on road transportation, shipping and logistics disputes. Hofman is adept at handling contractual disputes and criminal litigation across multiple jurisdictions; Vierhout is noted for his capabilities in contentious employment mandates; and Vrolijk is core to the firm’s non-contentious offering, demonstrating experience handling commercial restructurings and intra-group transfers. Rene de Bondt provides standout support to the team.

Loyens & Loeff is highly sought-after for its ‘high commercial acumen' and is renowned for its expertise in the shipping sector. Under the leadership of Ehsan Shirzadi, the team is adept at handling vessel acquisitions, leasing mandates and credit financing mandates. Shirzadi is considered a go-to advisor for market leading shipping organisations and international financial institutions. Sharita Willigenburg is another name to note for her expertise on a wide array of transactional matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright is particularly sought-after in the shipping finance space, acting for international banks, local shipbrokers and leasing companies across the full spectrum of the sector. Wouter Hertzberger heads a practice which is regularly called upon to handle loan portfolio sales, corporate restructuring mandates and consecutive bond issuances. Hertzberger is noted for his capabilities in green mobility mandates and is also adept at handling public transport matters. Mei Land Man is a further name of note, demonstrating ‘strong industry and client specific knowledge’.

Stek is a notable authority in the Dutch aviation market, demonstrating particular strength in aircraft leasing mandates and financing matters. Co-leading the team, Jeroen Timmermans is hailed as a ‘great aviation lawyer’ and is a go-to contact among leasing companies, major airlines and international banks. Also co-heading the practice is Simon Boersen, who stands out for his ‘remarkable tenacity’, handling portfolio financing mandates and cross border aviation litigation. Kersten Wierda regularly supports the team.

Ten Holter Noordam advocaten houses an ‘excellent and efficient’ transportation practice group which is particularly well-regarded for its proficiency in contentious maritime disputes. The practice, which is jointly led by Aram van Bunge and Vivian van der Kuil, is recognised for its wealth of employment knowledge in the shipping sector. Van Bunge regularly sets up joint ventures between carriers, while van der Kuil is adept at handling collision investigations. Gerdien van der Voet is considered an ‘expert in maritime labour law’.