She joined AKD in 2015 and is an international litigation specialist with wide experience as a lawyer of complex proceedings in the Dutch Civil and Criminal Court.
van der Kuil is also a former judge and public prosecutor.
Before joining the legal profession, she completed officer training at the Royal Dutch Institute for the Navy and subsequently worked as an officer in the operations/navigation service with the Royal Dutch Navy.
She currently specialises in emergency response in the shipping and energy sectors, including salvage, total loss, collisions, fire and explosion, limitation of liability, wreck removal, piracy, ship arrest and both civil and criminal pollution liability.
She acts for charterers, traders, shipowners, hull & machinery underwriters and P&I clubs on charter party, bill of lading, offshore and general maritime issues, dealing with insurance coverage and other shipping and energy-related commercial and contractual disputes. She also advises on public international law including the law of the sea.
She said, “Transport and energy are volatile and complex areas, and I have been able to use - and to add to – my experience of these sectors since joining AKD. I am delighted to have been made a partner and to continue my development as part of an outstanding team.”
Jos van der Meché, head of AKD’s Transport & Energy team, said, “Vivian will be a great asset to our partner team. She has a wealth of experience of different areas of the industry at the highest level, as well as an impressive pedigree as an advocate and judge.
“She has all the experience and expertise necessary to improve still further the ability to find innovative solutions to complex issues which is the hallmark of the AKD Transport & Energy team.”