Our core activity is assisting with mergers, acquisitions and financing, but we’re more than ready to depart from the beaten track and come up with surprising, innovative advice on issues such as commercial contracts and disputes
Companies in and around the Port of Rotterdam are facing multiple challenges. One such issue concerns the construction of the Maasvlakte 2 port, which will allow container transhipment companies to expand, but at the same time will see foreign competition increase.
Connections to the hinterland are another constant focus of attention. It is no coincidence that the Transport & Logistics sector team works primarily from NautaDutilh’s Rotterdam office. You could say that the port is our backyard. We speak the language, we are part of the network, and we are on ‘first name terms’ with the local authorities. Combined with our professional capabilities this places us in a position where we can be of huge added value to shipping companies, air and rail transport companies as well as transport, container and warehousing companies.
We also provide our services to organisations that play an indirect role in the sector, such as central and local government, banks and insurance companies. Our firm is a true multimodal hub: the place to go for all legal solutions, serving all players in the Transport & Logistics sector.
Our core activity is assisting with mergers, acquisitions and financing, but we’re more than ready to depart from the beaten track and come up with surprising, innovative advice on issues such as commercial contracts and disputes. Our lawyers, civil law notaries and tax advisers work together in multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and innovation with and for our clients. For example, we regularly bring parties together to share challenges, experiences and solutions. All in order to be able to offer each the best conceivable solution.
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What others say
- ‘We were dealing with a specialized issue in a very technical area and we impressed with the firm’s ability to guide us on the particulars of local law, while also listening and valuing the input of our subject matter experts.’
The Legal 500 2023 - ‘Commercial. Takes process into own hands. Very pragmatic with no unnecessary theories. Very knowledgeable and experienced in ship-financing.’
The Legal 500 2023 - 'NautaDutilh knows us and our business well,' and praises the 'very pleasant and hands-on team.'
Chambers Europe 2022 - ‘Nauta is always solution minded and they never make things more complicated than they are’.
The Legal 500 2022 - ‘What makes Nauta stand out is their full commitment to projects they are involved in’.
The Legal 500 2022 - ‘Working with Nauta is always a pleasure, they are always open for “extracurricular” questions outside of project and any time’.
The Legal 500 2022 - 'Always pro-active, thinking along the process and very accommodating’.
The Legal 500 2022 - 'Taking full responsibility of the project and making it happen’.
The Legal 500 2022 - 'This is the top shipping finance team in The Netherlands’.
The Legal 500 2022 - 'Transparent communication and practical approach’.
The Legal 500 2022
- ‘We were dealing with a specialized issue in a very technical area and we impressed with the firm’s ability to guide us on the particulars of local law, while also listening and valuing the input of our subject matter experts.’
