Stibbe’s insurance team assists clients with litigation and arbitration, pensions and benefits, M&A, and regulatory matters. The team have increased their focus on insurance technology products, advising on alternative insurance solutions. Practice head Oliver Stevens assists insurance companies, brokers, and corporate policy holders in disputes before courts and arbitral panels. Jan Peeters is experienced in the regulation of activities of investment firms while Sophie Bourgois handles cases relating to major insurance losses.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stibbe has business lawyers who are well-versed in insurance practice and law. The team took leadership of managing our needs and keeps us well updated and involved.’
- ‘Oliver Stevens has been a reassuring leader, guiding us through unknown processes. He is very dedicated and has been a valuable partner in our case.'
- 'Sophie Bourgois is a stand-out partner. Dedicated, hardworking, not afraid to dig into every detail and ask every important question. Her work has been essential to the team and devotion should be duly noted. ’
- ‘Stibbe has shown capabilities to define a strategy and deliver it for a very large and complex insurance claim in the context of an international insurance program on a Belgian master policy but with all underlying facts having occurred in the USA.'
- 'Oliver Stevens and Sophie Bougeois ability to include and involve not only the internal lawyers within their client but also the risk management team allows them to get the full underwriting and claim story fundamental to win an insurance case.’
- ‘The team is very professional, available and focuses on the results.'
Key clients
- Brussels Airport Company
- MS Amlin
- Aldi
- AG Vespa
- Infrabel
- SCR Sibelco
- De Vlaamse Waterweg
- Federale Verzekeringen
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Oliver Stevens
Other key lawyers
Jan Peeters; Sophie Bourgois