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Firms To Watch: Insurance

Stadermann Luiten Advocaten is a boutique  insurance and liability firm, acting for insurers and policyholders on liability and coverage, litigating in a variety of matters including personal injury, professional liability, D&O and employer’s liability.

Insurance in Netherlands

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Integrating insurance within other practice areas including M&A, fraud, dispute resolution and restructuring, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has a multi-disciplinary approach to handling the spectrum of insurance-related matters. The firm has specific expertise dealing with regulatory issues impacting the insurance sector and has a strong contentious capacity, handling matters including collective litigation and significant coverage disputes. The practice is led by Dennis Horeman, an ‘outstanding, hands-on litigation lawyer’ who specialises in disputes and acting for clients ranging from corporate insureds in product liability, and professional and D&O liability to fraud matters. Other key lawyers include Eelco Meerdink, a dispute resolution insurance practitioner, and senior associate, Gertjan Harryvan, who also focuses on insurance-related litigation. Mariken van Loopik, head of the firm’s financial markets regulation group, often advises insurers on regulatory and transactional matters.

Practice head(s):

Dennis Horeman


Other key lawyers:

Gertjan Harryvan; Eelco Meerdink; Eva Schram; Mariken van Loopik


Testimonials

‘DBBW has an experienced insurance team with in-depth knowledge of the life insurance business and products. As a result, the team efficiently delivers excellent, practical and practicable advice. The team is eager, quick and an excellent strategic sparring partner.’

‘Dennis Horeman is a very knowledgeable and excellent lawyer. He is readily available, accessible and overall a pleasure to work with. Unparalleled partner engagement. He has been a trusted adviser to our company for many years.’

‘Excellent work, fully devoted to their cases, top notch quality.’

‘Eelco Meerdink assembled an extremely bright and hard-working team who passionately and relentlessly fight for the client’s success. He may be one of the best, creative and strategic lawyers I have worked with.’

‘Very capable, excellent knowledge on insurance matters.’

‘Dennis Horeman and Gertjan Harryvan are very goal driven, smart thinking and to the point.’

‘Tailor-made innovative legal advice on complex matters. The team has a deep understanding of the Dutch insurance market.’

‘Dennis Horeman: Outstanding, hands-on litigation lawyer with excellent track-record. Mariken van Loopik: Go-to lawyer in the Netherlands for complex transactions in the insurance and banking sector. Very well connected within the industry. Eva Schram: Expert on complex regulatory matters.’

Key clients

Nationale Nederlanden N.V.


Athora Netherlands


AkzoNobel


Rabobank


Central Bank of Curacao and St Martin


Achmea


NN Group N.V.


Conservatrix


Koninklijke AholdDelhaize


VodafoneZiggo


Work highlights


  • Advising the Central Bank on emergency regulation for ENNIA and representing ENNIA in proceedings against the shareholder and former directors resulting in a judgment in excess of $500m.
  • Advised NN Group on the sale of its asset manager NN Investment Partners to Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. for total cash proceeds of EUR 1.7bn, entering into a ten-year strategic partnership under which the combined company will continue to provide asset management services to NN Group.
  • Advise AkzoNobel and many other Dutch multinational companies on their insurance programmes and represent them in claims for coverage against insurers.

Houthoff

Houthoff is active across insurance-related transactions, regulatory, and contentious matters. The firm has a core regulatory focus on prudential insurance and conduct of business advice, including issues connected to non-consolidated shareholders and supervisory authorities. In its non-contentious advisory capacity, the firm focuses on corporate matters, regularly acting for boards of directors of insurance companies as well as being increasingly active in M&A transactions in the insurance sector, leveraging close connections with the wider firm including corporate, restructuring, and employment. The team is also experienced in product development and entry into the Dutch market, with an emphasis on marketing new distribution channels and regulations. The firm’s contentious practice includes acting on professional indemnity and D&O liability matters and reinsurance disputes. The team is led by Berry van Wijk, based in Rotterdam, and Hans Londonck Sluijk, based in Amsterdam. Roel Theissen left the firm for NautaDutilh in April 2023.

Practice head(s):

Berry van Wijk; Hans Londonck Sluijk


Other key lawyers:

Gijs Hamelijnck


Testimonials

‘Fast response time, structured coordination of requests in consideration of the given deadlines. Reliable expertise, needs-based work and flexible.’

‘Market knowledge. Longstanding relationship with partner dedication.’

‘Very approachable team with deep insurance knowledge. We needed support on the draft of a cooperation agreement and the team helped us mitigating legal risks to set up a new partnership in the Netherlands.’

Work highlights


  • Advised Nationale Nederlanden (NN Group) in the preliminary proceeding in the Supreme Court in several ongoing class actions suits, including strategic advice.
  • Acting as defense counsel to AIG and its insured Lincoln Electric BV, a multinational steel welding manufacturer, relating to various litigation proceedings – and threatening class action proceedings.
  • Acting for FM Insurance Europe S.A. in a coverage dispute with its insured, The Lubrizol Corporation, following claims for loss and damages and third-party liability under the policy arising from a fire which occurred in 2019 in Lubrizol’s factory in France.

Kennedy Van der Laan

Kennedy Van der Laan advises on EU and Dutch financial regulation relating to insurance, as well as handling claims concerning casualty, property and engineering, and reviewing policies. The firm has a strong focus on claims and policy drafting, and clients include insurers, both domestic and international, insurance brokers, pools and loss adjusters. As a member of the international network of Global Access Lawyers, the firm has access to global expertise in insurance and liability law. The insurance practice is led by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek, Erik van Orsouw and Petra Oskam, with Jan Broekhuizen leading the regulatory insurance team. Marit van der Pool specialises in both defence and coverage work in professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ liability matters.

Practice head(s):

Erik van Orsouw; Chris van Dijk; Frits van der Woude; Peter van den Broek; Jan Broekhuizen; Petra Oskam


Other key lawyers:

Peter Kramer; Mark Wisse; Marit van der Pool


Testimonials

‘High knowledge regarding personal injury. They always seek to make the issues clear.’

‘Chris van Dijk: brilliant lawyer. Does a lot of investigation. Able to make difficult things easy to understand. A friendly personality, also towards the opponent.’

‘Erik van Orsouw knows exactly what I need as a client. He is practical, to the point, and creative in bringing solutions.’

‘Kennedy van der Laan has a great liability & insurance section, which includes both talented young associates and very experienced senior lawyers. All members of the team are pragmatic lawyers with high availability focused on the best possible outcome for their client.’

‘Peter Kramer is a highly experienced and very knowledgeable lawyer in the field of professional liability and insurance law. Peter is hands on, available and pragmatic. He always seeks the best possible resolution for his client while providing a realistic assessment of the merits of the case. I would without any reservation recommend Peter to clients seeking high quality legal advice in the field of professional liability and insurance law.’

‘Kennedy Van der Laan offers solid regulatory and commercial advice.’

‘Mark Wisse provides good quality commercially minded legal advice. Personable and able to apply legal issues into real business situations.’

Key clients

AIG


VGA


AXA XL


Hiscox


Medirisk


Dutch Association of Insurers


Zurich


QBE


Markel


Rabobank


NautaDutilh

The ‘proactive’ insurance team at NautaDutilh has been instructed on several major matters relating to global liability insurance programmes, with specific experience in the health technology, energy and transport sectors. The firm is often engaged in high-profile, cross-border disputes and frequently deals with alleged professional negligence claims, developing a strong presence in accountancy liability and related coverage disputes. The team also assists with matters concerning board members of major insurance companies and has a strong reputation for significant commercial risk profiles including D&O and product liability, particularly pharmaceutical products. The team is experienced in handling multi-party litigation, with a specific focus on consumer-led claims, and can leverage expertise from across the firm to handle issues from a financial regulatory and corporate perspective. Stijn Franken and Sjoerd Meijer are the practice heads. Roel Theissen, experienced in prudential regulatory matters among others, joined the firm in April 2023 from Houthoff as counsel.

Practice head(s):

Stijn Franken; Sjoerd Meijer


Other key lawyers:

Marieke Faber; Erik Poorthuis; Roel Theissen


Testimonials

‘The team at NautaDutilh are great to deal with: very responsive and proactive. They have a good global reach.’

‘Marieke Faber is very good strategically, and is on top of the detail of a matter. She is particularly strong on ESG matters.’

‘Erik Poorthuis is a key part of the team. He is personable and great to work with. He also has knowledge of the London market from his time in the city.’

‘Smooth transfer of the case between involved lawyers when needed in depth research to provide diligent advice.’

‘Roel Theissen is extremely knowledgeable in matters concerning company governance and matters with regard to Dutch banks.’

Key clients

Allianz


ASR


AIG


Aegon


Shell


Achmea


HDI Gerling


Allianz


Dutch Association of Insurers


GSK


Sanofi


TPG


UK P&I Club


Monuta


DSM


AMLIN


Woningborg


Vattenfall


Nouryon


Chubb


Eneco


Work highlights


  • Advising Shell on the parliamentary inquiry into the gas extraction, and induced earthquakes, in Groningen.
  • Representing ASR, Aegon and Achmea in mass damage claim proceedings relating to unit-linked life insurance products.
  • Representing Rabobank in their claim against Nationale Nederlanden, in relation to the bankruptcy of Eurocommerce.

Van Doorne

Van Doorne’s insurance group sits within the firm’s wider dispute resolution practice. The team is active in policy drafting, coverage disputes, and conflicts between insurers and brokers, and has a notable focus on professional indemnity, particularly for civil notaries and tax practitioners in alleged malpractice claims, D&O, warranty and indemnity, bankers’ blanket bonds and cyber insurance. The practice has specific experience in the not-for-profit sector including healthcare and housing corporations, and third-party attachments under D&O liability policies. The practice is led by Annemieke Hendrikse, who specialises in D&O liability and often acts as monitoring counsel at the instruction of insurers, and Walter Hendriksen, who focuses on contentious insurance and liability matters, especially relating to D&O and professional liability.

Other key lawyers:

Willeke van Spanje


Testimonials

‘Van Doorne is well known for their insurance practice and we have been working with this firm for over 10 years. The working relationship is very good and we have full confidence in them to assist us in handling high-value insurance issues.’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse has always demonstrated an excellent knowledge and understanding of the insurance market and is well renowned.’

‘Willeke van Spanje is my go to person if I have a hard case. She has excellent knowledge of the law.’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse is a lawyer of exceptional quality in the field of D&O & management liability. She is extremely knowledgeable with great strategic capabilities focused on finding the best possible resolution. I would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking high quality legal advice on management liability.’

‘Trustworthy, a lot of expertise, easily accessible.’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse and her team have a lot of knowledge and expertise on the subject of insurance law, D&O liability and professional liability. I have very good experience with her and the team as a monitoring counsel in very complex cases with high exposures.’

‘Good quality service as a team, good cooperation.’

‘Goal oriented, pleasant approach and collaboration, pragmatic and high legal quality.’

Key clients

AGCS


AIG


AON


AXA XL


Chubb


HDI Specialty


HDI Global


Nationale Nederlanden


Zurich


Work highlights


  • Advised an insurer on the possible impact international sanctions may have on coverage.
  • Assistance to insureds under professional indemnity coverage, including advice on internal investigations.
  • Advised on the professional indemnity coverage of a financial institution in respect of a claim pertaining to a $1.9bn worldwide conspiracy.

CMS

The team at CMS handles a busy and varied workload concerning insurance claims and advisory coverage work across a range of sectors including real estate, construction, financial services, retail and life sciences. Working closely with the firm’s insurance teams across Europe, specifically the firm’s London office, the group is able to draw on a strong international platform of insurance specialists and is on a number of panels for a range of Dutch and international insurance companies. New developments in the insurance area, including cyber and insurtech, are an increasing focus of the team and it has advised several digital tech companies on market entry into the Netherlands. Leonard Böhmer and Bas Baks lead the practice.

Practice head(s):

Leonard Böhmer; Bas Baks


Other key lawyers:

Annelies Zwart; Oskar van de Weijer


Testimonials

‘Specialists in warranty and indemnity claims with experts also on tax.’

‘Knowledgeable and helpful. Explains complex matters in accessible terms. Responsive to requests and timely reporting.’

‘The team I work with is highly qualified and, perhaps even more important, accessible. This enables us to easily spar about content and tactics.’

‘Bas Baks, Annelies Zwart and Oskar van de Weijer – friendly, engaged, pro active in solving matters, high knowledge of the industry.’

Key clients

Tokio Marine


Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty


AXA XL


Axis


Chubb


Digital Partners


Lemonade


Lloyds Insurance


MS Amlin


QBE


Starr


Swiss Re


Zurich


Work highlights


  • Advised unicorn InsurTech Lemonade on legal aspects after their launch in The Netherlands.
  • Advised disruptor Digital Partners with their successful cooperation with Insify in The Netherlands.

Dirkzwager

Dirkzwager fields a large insurance team operating at a domestic and international level, with a specific focus on D&O liability and large coverage disputes for both Dutch insurers and listed companies. The Arnhem-based team is frequently involved in cross-border matters, where it works closely with practitioners in the firm’s London office. The team has specific experience in contentious claims, particularly regarding professional liability, and also acts on range of other insurance matters including those concerning product, corporate, and government liability. Harry Kruitwagen, Daan Baas and Joost Bindels are the practice heads.

Practice head(s):

Harry Kruitwagen; Daan Baas; Joost Bindels


Testimonials

‘Very good industry knowledge coupled with great legal expertise allows the team to provide excellent advice and a pragmatic approach to issues.’

‘Harry Kruitwagen is technically very skilled, provides pragmatic advice and is very engaging.’

Key clients

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE


Amlin Insurance SE (MS Amlin)


Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE


Allianz Benelux N.V.


Royal Sun Alliance


AIG Europe SA


Achmea Schadeverzekeringen (Avéro and Centraal Beheer)


Zurich Insurance plc


HDI Gerling


QBE Insurance (Europe) ltd


DUPI


Marsh


Willis


Aon


Bovemij


Ekelmans Advocaten - Insurance & Corporate

The team at independent Dutch firm Ekelmans Advocaten - Insurance & Corporate has ‘clout and extensive specialist knowledge’. The team has strong connections with Dutch insurers and has recently been particularly active in healthcare insurance, specifically matters relating to Covid-19, as well as handling a caseload that also includes claims relating to professional liability, D&O liability and general liability. The practice is led by Hanco Arnold. Key lawyer, Jan Ekelmans, is regarded for his litigation capacity, regularly acting on coverage disputes, and is experienced in healthcare, aviation and professional liability claims. Daan Spoormans, who was recently promoted to partner, is an experienced litigator, and associate Fleur van Kersbergen regularly represents insurance companies and insured in disputes, with specific expertise in professional liability.


Practice head(s):

Hanco Arnold


Other key lawyers:

Fleur Van Kersbergen; Jan Ekelmans; Frank Schaaf; Astrid van Noort; Daan Spoormans


Testimonials

‘Frank Schaaf is an absolute leader with massive knowledge in both the local and foreign insurance markets. A very strong and reliable lawyer.’

 ‘Fleur Van Kersbergen is the “go to lawyer” for professional liability matters as well as a perfect option for cross border issues or international clients doing business in The Netherlands.’

 ‘Jan Ekelmans is an excellent litigator, with a good sense of humour.’

 ‘We have a lot of cases with Frank Schaaf. Has a lot of substantive knowledge and is extremely driven. If necessary, he works day and night to achieve a certain result.’

 ‘Jan Ekelmans – Very experienced and high knowledge. Daan Spoormans – Young, innovative and high knowledge. Fleur van Kersbergen – Always willing to help and knows a lot about our business.’

 ‘Ekelmans and Astrid van Noort are heads on, proactive and highly professional.’

 ‘Given its size, the office has clout and extensive specialist knowledge.’

 ‘The team is an outstanding specialist in healthcare insurance cases as also in fraud cases. In these kinds of cases I would not go to another team. Excellent value.’

Key clients

AEGON


ASR


Eno


Goudse Schadeverzekeringen


HDI


Nationale-Nederlanden


Verbond van Verzekeraars


De Vereende


Zilveren Kruis


Zorg & Zekerheid


Work highlights


  • Advised on the set up of a national (health) data register on disability insurance (LDAO).
  • Represented Zilveren Kruis in a case against the health care institution that was accused of long-term fraud.
  • Acting as counsel and monitoring counsel on a substantial number of claims on director and officer liability policies written by HDI.

Loyens & Loeff

Loyens & Loeff is primarily active in coverage disputes, issues surrounding the duty of care owed by insurers and insurance intermediaries. The team regularly advises on insurance and reinsurance products and agreements, including policy conditions, regulatory requirements and M&A in insurance-related industries. Coverage disputes, D&O, and product liability also make up a significant proportion of its workload. Counsel Merel van Asch and Kitty Lieverse are key litigation and regulatory practitioners, respectively. Senior associate Rens Markus is experienced in representing large corporate policyholders in coverage disputes, focusing on product liability, W&I, D&O and professional liability claims.

Practice head(s):

Merel van Asch; Kitty Lieverse


Other key lawyers:

Rens Markus


Testimonials

‘Merel van Asch is very competent and hands on.’

‘The team has knowledge and experience in international insurance arbitration.’

‘Rens Markus and Merel van Asch: quick responses, clear language, friendly.’

Key clients

Aon


Burns Bowen Bair


Perkins Coie LLP


IPTIQ


Zilveren Kruis


Aegon N.V.


AIG


BNP Paribas Cardif


AXA


VGZ/Univé


Achmea


One Underwriting


Arriva


Work highlights


  • Representing a Fortune-500 technology company as policyholder regarding a coverage claim of approx. $750m under its property damage and business interruption insurance.
  • Advising a financial institution as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a EUR 250m coverage claim under a professional liability insurance.
  • Assisting an automotive company as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a $20m coverage claim regarding a class action that took place in the United States.

Norton Rose Fulbright

The team at Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad offering handling corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution matters relating to insurance. The contentious team primarily focuses on cross-border litigation, leveraging the firm’s international network. The team is also a solid performer on the non-contentious advisory side, where is handles M&A and joint venture transactions in the insurance space, with a specialist focus on warranty and indemnity claims and cyber insurance, as well as providing regulatory and data protection advice. The insurance practice is led by Jan Duyvensz, who also heads the dispute resolution practice; his areas of expertise include warranty and indemnity claims arising from M&A transactions.

Practice head(s):

Jan Duyvensz


Key clients

AIG


Allianz


Allied World Assurance Company


Amlin


AmTrust


Brit Insurance


BNP Paribas


Chubb


Generali


Hamilton


Riskpoint


RSA


Tokio Marine Kiln


XL Catlin


Enstar Group


APC Holland


Accelerant


Dutch Aviation Pool


CNA Hardy


Aspen


Work highlights


  • Advise insurance companies such as AmTrust, Domestic & General, Hyperion and AIG in relation to the offerings of their (insurance) products and services in the Netherlands.
  • Acting as defence counsel on behalf of a liability insurer and a lawyer in relation to complex court proceedings regarding a professional liability dispute.
  • Assisting the Allianz Group with all regulatory aspects of their acquisition of the Rabo PGGM PPI, including due diligence, contract negotiation, obtaining the required regulatory approvals from regulatory authorities and providing advice on rules and regulations applicable to premium pension institutions.

Ploum

Ploum has cemented a strong reputation for handling health, safety and environmental insurance issues, particularly relating to environmental damages claims surrounding hazardous or toxic contaminants. The team is also strong in construction-related insurance matters, specifically in connection with design and build project insurance. D&O liability is also an area of expertise for the firm, where it represents corporate officers and directors. The firm is also recognised for representing accountants in professional liability claims. The practice is led by Natalie Vloemans, former president of the Dutch Arbitration Association and an experienced insurance practitioner with specific expertise in the petrochemical sector as it relates to environmental damage.

Practice head(s):

Natalie Vloemans


Key clients

VolkerWessels


SAAone (Construction consortium of VolkerWessels)


QBE UK


Heijmans


BAAK Blankenburg BV


Boskalis


TBI


Allianz


NKM (Reel)


Waal Bouw


AIG


HDI Global Specialty


AXA France


Xenics


KBC


NPO (Nederlandse Publieke Omroep/Dutch Broadcasting


Union)


Deloitte


Swiss Re


Renewi (ATM)


Chemours


Engie (Equans)


Bergbanket


Media Markt


Klap No Risk B.V.


Work highlights


  • Assisting Koole in an insurance claim against several co-insurers following the shutdown of the Odfjell terminal in 2012.
  • Advising SAAone in insurance dispites in connection with CAR insurance and Pl Insurance.
  • Assisted, at the request of Pl insurer Klap No Risk B.V., an insurance broker facing multiple claims in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.

Van Traa Advocaten

Boutique Rotterdam-based firm Van Traa Advocaten has a particular niche handling insurance issues as they relate to transport and international trade. The firm has been active in several high-profile accident cases, in addition to being engaged on policy coverage disputes, proxies, reinsurance and drafting matters, specifically focused on the transport and logistics sectors, including shipping, rail, logistics and warehousing. The group regularly advises underwriters and insurance companies, and has strength in the area of aviation insurance. The team is led by Robert Pessers, who handles company, personal injury, construction and professional liability. Robert de Haan focuses on insurance and transport and Derk-Jan van der Kolk is well regarded for personal injury cases.

Practice head(s):

Robert Pessers


Other key lawyers:

Derk-Jan van der Kolk; Robert de Haan


Testimonials

‘Excellent practice for sensitive disputes.’

‘Derk-Jan van der Kolk is able to make a strict statement but maintain a good relationship.’

‘We engage Van Traa for non-standard damage claims where their specific knowledge of insurance law and liability is desired. Van Traa is able to analyze complex issues and reduce them to the core. In doing so, it keeps an eye on the costs and the benefits. It’s strength lies in high-quality legal advice at an acceptable cost. If an email is sufficient, no detailed reports will be drawn up.’

‘We mainly work with Robert Pessers and Derk-Jan van der Kolk. They distinguish themselves by their knowledge of liability law and personal injury law, but also by their authority in the market. Practical advice and assistance without unnecessarily legalising an issue. We like to use their services for independent assessment of claims, for example by participating in the board of a foundation or independent claims counter.’

Key clients

Ajax


Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment


Malaysia Airlines and their insurers


Nationale Nederlanden


NedTrain


Dutch Ministery of Justice


Defense and the National Police


Letselschade Raad


VanNiekerkCieremans B.V.

VanNiekerkCieremans B.V. is a boutique insurance firm based in Rotterdam with a strong litigation offering. The team acts for insured companies as well as insurers, often representing clients in high-profile and complex litigation with multiple parties involved, as well as being active in coverage disputes, D&O, real estate and construction policies. Practice heads Eric van Niekerk, Tjitske Cieremans and Patrick van der Vorst are experienced insurance practitioners often acting in highly sensitive contentious court proceedings. The team is specialised in catastrophic risk management and Cieremans sits on the Advisory Committee of the Dutch Reinsurance Pool for Losses from Terrorism.

Practice head(s):

Eric van Niekerk; Tjitske Cieremans; Patrick van der Vorst


Testimonials

‘High technical skills and knowledge, down to earth, pragmatic.’

‘Pleasant way of working, high quality of legal work, good collaboration.’

‘High standard of quality, professional approach, good legal analysis, efficient way of working.’

Key clients

AIG


Allianz GCS


Chubb


DSM


EY


Liberty


Marsh


RSA


AXA XL


Zurich


Swiss Re


Work highlights


  • Advises PDBI-insurers with respect to coverage under various types of PDBI-policies following the July 2021 floods in Western Europe.
  • Advised a large corporate relating to a CO2 storage project.
  • Represented several tax advisors in disciplinary proceedings at the NOB disciplinary college.

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird often acts for underwriters and insured parties in mass claims, private enforcement, policy coverage disputes in courts and arbitration, with a focus on cyber policies where it frequently collaborates with the firm's data protection practice. The team's cross-practice approach sees it working with practitioners in the financial regulatory and corporate departments and it assists with technical lines, cybercrime, D&O, and professional indemnity insurance. The group has a strong focus on the tech, chemical, infrastructure and construction industries. Practice head Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is a qualified Supreme Court litigator and has a track record of involvement in multi-jurisdictional cases in the insurance space.

Practice head(s):

Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa


Other key lawyers:

Jeffrey Maalderink


Testimonials

‘Excellent team. They dealt impressively with a topic that is innovative – insurance coverage for damages caused by the covid-19 pandemic. We also received excellent advice from them on the procedural questions involved in a cross-border procedure.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is an impressive lawyer.’

‘Strong commitment on the case and very good due diligence because of the international network capable of sourcing information abroad and making good use of the local foreign network.’

‘Evelyn Tjon En-Fa and her team are very professional and comforting. They take ownership and help you through the difficult experiences.’

‘Strong in litigation in the insurance market. Always strong on the direct knowledge of the case.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is an outstanding attorney.’

‘Jeffrey Maalderink is a very dedicated and patient lawyer.’

Key clients

Ducor Petrochemicals


Bazan Oil Group


Volker Wessels


Alroy Group


Royal BAM Group


Visser & Smit Hanab


Torghatten ASA (Norway)


Yelo


Bouwcombinatie Valley Amsterdam vof


Boele & Van Eesteren


Work highlights


  • Advising on major coverage disputes in the Netherlands and London insurance markets for errors in construction, energy and infrastructure projects, pertaining to the brand new Amare concert hall in The Hague and a prestigious new business centre in the Amsterdam business district.
  • Advising one of the former Advisory Supervisory Board members of a Transport/Shipping company and its insurers in a corporate fraud and liability case, with regards to both the liability and the policy coverage aspects of the matter.
  • Representing Allianz Golbal & Corporate Spacialty and its insured Ducor in the oil and polypropylene industry in proceedings against Nalco, a water treatment company, claiming damages for major and sudden corrosion in Ducor’s systems leading to massive damages.

Cox Ten Bruggencate Advocaten

The ‘hands-on team’ at Cox Ten Bruggencate Advocaten is regularly instructed to act in disputes, including court proceedings, arbitration, including forms of ADR, and mediation, as well as advising clients on policy wording. The team’s experience in policy disputes include claims surrounding property, logistics, goods-in-transit, general liability, carriers’ liability, heavy machinery and construction, shipping and fine arts. The team, led by Jacco van de Meent, Carlijn ten Bruggencate and Joeri Cox, also specialises in claims involving general, professional and employer’s liability.

Practice head(s):

Jacco van de Meent; Carlijn ten Bruggencate; Joeri Cox


Testimonials

‘Very much a hands-on team with very specific and outstanding expertise. Thinking of the practical outcome instead of theorising too much.’

‘Jacco van de Meent is their expert on coverage advice. Nice to work with, always available and quick with his opinion and advice.’

Key clients

MS Amlin


Liberty


XL Catlin


ASR


Nationale-Nederlanden


Avéro Achmea


Allianz


Tokio Marine


HDI


AIG


Aon


Reaal


Hogan Lovells International LLP

The corporate insurance and reinsurance team at Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on reinsurance transactions, portfolio transfers for life and non-life products, insurance derivatives and the restructuring of insurance companies. Cross-border insurance M&A transactions is another area of expertise for the firm and it acts for a client base of blue chip insurance companies on all transactional and regulatory elements. The practice is led by Victor de Vlaam and Manon Cordewener, who is the managing partner of the Amsterdam office and also head of the litigation practice.

Practice head(s):

Victor de Vlaam; Manon Cordewener


Key clients

Nationale Nederlanden


SI Insurance (Europe)


General Reinsurance


Nordben Life / Monument Re Group


Swiss RE


SCOR


Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)


Resolution Life


Leidsche Verzekering Maatschappij


Work highlights


  • Advising NN Group (NN) and NN Life on three transactions to transfer the full longevity risk associated with in total approximately €13.5bn of pension liabilities in the Netherlands.
  • Advising market leading NN Group on a longevity reinsurance transaction involving approximately €4bn of underlying reserves, by Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated, a leading global life and health reinsurer.
  • Providing a Dutch legal expert advice to the Swiss Re Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer in relation to various reinsurance treaties entered into between Swiss Re as the reinsurer.