Bob van der Kamp

Bob van der Kamp is a Dutch attorney and senior legal professional affiliated with Coupry B.V., a boutique law firm based in The Hague. The firm specialises in complex regulatory environments where public and private interests intersect, requiring a high degree of sector-specific legal expertise.
With over two decades of experience, Van der Kamp has established himself as a trusted advisor in healthcare law and liability. His practice also spans corporate healthcare, governance, and regulatory frameworks, including market access and the evolving landscape of medical devices and healthcare innovation. He works in a highly specialized team of five persons, including a colleague specialized in intellectual property (life & bio sciences).
Admitted to the bar in 1999, Van der Kamp brings a multidisciplinary academic background in both law and economics. This dual foundation informs his distinctive approach: combining rigorous legal analysis with a clear understanding of economic dynamics and broader policy considerations. Clients benefit from advice that is not only legally sound, but also strategically and commercially grounded.
Throughout his career, he has completed several advanced postgraduate programmes, including Grotius specialisations in corporate law, healthcare law, and personal injury law. These qualifications reflect an ongoing commitment to maintaining expertise in highly technical and continuously developing legal domains. He holds a membership in the Dutch Association of Legal Healthcare Professionals and the Dutch Association of Personal Injury Law (LSA).
At Coupry, Van der Kamp focuses on the full breadth of healthcare law, encompassing regulation, liability, system organisation, financing, and reimbursement structures. He regularly advises hospitals, healthcare providers, institutions, and industry stakeholders—including manufacturers and distributors—on matters such as market entry, procurement, governance, compliance, and quality assurance.
His practice also includes dispute resolution at the highest level, covering medical disciplinary proceedings, liability claims, and healthcare-related criminal matters. This combination of advisory and contentious experience enables him to support clients across the entire lifecycle of legal risk.
A distinguishing feature of Van der Kamp’s profile is his deep engagement with the healthcare sector beyond legal practice. He has held various board and supervisory roles, including positions within a hospital-based medical specialist organisation and a primary care umbrella organisation representing general practitioners, pharmacists, and physiotherapists. These roles provide him with first-hand insight into the operational and strategic realities of healthcare delivery.
He currently serves as interim General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to a large European clinical group with more than 50 clinics, primarily active in cosmetic medicine. This position further strengthens his ability to advise clients from within the organisational context, bridging legal, governance, and commercial perspectives.
Van der Kamp is also active in broader societal and policy discussions. His work has contributed to debates on access to healthcare, allocation of resources, and systemic pressures within the sector. He has been involved in legal actions and advisory work relating to issues such as waiting lists in mental healthcare, patient rights, and business and human rights in healthcare contexts.
In addition to his practice, he contributes to academic and professional discourse through publications and thought leadership. He has co-authored in-depth analyses on topics including healthcare scarcity and preventive strategies, reflecting a forward-looking perspective on the challenges facing modern healthcare systems.
Overall, Bob van der Kamp combines technical legal expertise with practical governance experience and policy awareness. His ability to operate at the intersection of law, healthcare systems, and public interest makes him a valuable partner for international clients seeking to navigate the Dutch healthcare market with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight.