Mrs Merel van Asch > Loyens & Loeff > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Loyens & Loeff distinguishes itself with its strong policyholder practice, with the team advising on both litigation tied to insurance and financial regulatory matters. On the insurance front, the group assists clients from the Netherlands and abroad with business and professional liability, D&O and W&I breaches. Leading the team is Merel van Asch, who is frequently instructed on coverage disputes and those tied to intermediary duties of care. Rens Markus advises corporates on D&O and W&I coverage disputes, in addition to product liability matters. Rutger Noordermeer specialises in claims against insurance brokers and intermediaries.

Loyens & Loeff is regularly sought out by clients within the financial sector for its expertise in high-profile corporate and financial litigation, including cases that involve major financial interests and class actions. Sidney Berendsen co-leads the practice and specialises in corporate disputes related to M&A transactions, shareholder conflicts, and supervisor liability. Co-head Bastiaan Kemp, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, focuses on multi-jurisdictional litigation and corporate governance cases (and also has experience sitting as an arbitrator). Insurance and liability expert Merel van Asch, Marit Bosselaar, and Abdel Attaïbi are also key to the team.