Mr Joost Bindels > Dirkzwager > Arnhem, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile
Dirkzwager Offices
VELPERWEG 1
6824 BZ ARNHEM
Netherlands
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Mr Joost Bindels
Work Department
Liability & Insurance
Position
Attorney – Partner
Career
Following his VWO education, Joost spent six years working in a managerial function in the Dutch Air Force. He started his law studies during this period. Joost graduated in two subjects and participated in a (French-language) moot competition at the European Court of Human Rights. At the end of his studies, Joost completed his second internship at the legal department of an engineering firm. Following his graduation and a short spell working for a municipal authority, he became a Supreme Court lawyer in a liability law practice. Joost joined Dirkzwager in 2000 and has since become a partner in the Liability & Insurance practice.
Languages
Dutch, English
Education
Dutch Law (Utrecht University), Université Paris II Pantheon Assa
Lawyer Rankings
Netherlands > Insurance
Dirkzwager represents Dutch and international insurers on a range of coverage matters, including product, construction and professional liability matters, in addition to taking on corporate and government liability matters. The practice is also sought out for ongoing insurance advisory support. The practice leadership group consists of Harry Kruitwagen, who handles matters of professional and employer liability; and legal, accountancy and construction liability specialist Joost Bindels. Cross-border insurance disputes are the domain of Wim Weterings, who focuses primarily on D&O litigation. Daan Baas departed the firm in December 2023.