Lydian has expertise across reinsurance, direct insurance, corporate insurance, regulatory and compliance matters, and distribution or claims work. Insurance litigator Hugo Keulers and firm managing partner Sandra Lodewijckx lead the team. Jo Willems acts for insurance companies and their claim managers in insurance distribution, product and professional liability, and professional indemnity litigation cases. Marijn De Ruysscher focuses on claims work, while Héloïse Fostier has notable experience in corporate insurance projects, life insurance, and issues related to insurance premium tax.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sandra Lodewijckx is great, goes the extra mile and gives commercially relevant advice.’
- ‘Lydian is our go to provider in Belgium for complex coverage issues. Technically excellent and highly trusted.’
- ‘The firm combines impeccable quality with a human touch.’
- ‘Hugo Keulers is an outstanding lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in the Belgian market.’
- ‘Hugo Keulers is a true expert in insurance and liability matters with broad international experience.’
- ‘Lydian’s Insurance team is a true reference point in the Belgian market.’
Key clients
- Aegon NV
- Alecto Consulting BV
- Ageas SAAG Insurance NV
- Allia Insurance Brokers
- Allianz CommercialAlpha/Enstar Insurance plc
- Amlin Insurance SE
- AprilARAG SE – Branch Belgium
- Arc Europe SA
- Arval Belgium NV
- Assuralia
- Aviva
- Baloise Belgium NV
Work highlights
Advised Magotteaux, Aeon and MSIG Europe on claims relating to the flooding in Valencia on October 2024.
Advised Clyde & Co and their clients, the underwriters of an event cancellation insurance contract, on recourse potential against their underwriting agent Circles Group SA following the cancellation of a number of concerts by Stromae in 2023.
Advised Norton Rose Fulbright on all insurance regulatory matters in Belgium involving a deal between the Belgian listed financial sector company Ageas SA and private equity firm Bain Capital to acquire UK insurer Esure, for £1.3bn.
Lawyers
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Marijn De Ruysscher
Practice head
Hugo Keulers; Sandra Lodewijckx
Other key lawyers
Jo Willems; Marijn De Ruysscher; Héloïse Fostier