Lydian is ‘simply the firm of reference for Belgian insurance law’, boasting ’very specialised knowledge’. The practice works for a wide range of leading insurers and corporates, advising on reinsurance, corporate insurance, and life and non life insurance, often on high-profile or complex cases. Leading the team is Hugo Keulers, commended for being a ‘vessel of knowledge’, with commercial and dispute resolution expertise complementing his insurance practice. Also at leadership level is Sandra Lodewijckx, a ’dynamic lawyer with an excellent knowledge of the insurance sector’. Together, the pair ‘represent the insurance encyclopedia’. Noted members of the team include the ’highly knowledgeable and approachable’ Jo Willems, and ‘great lawyer’ Héloïse Fostier.
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‘It is simply the firm of reference for Belgian insurance law.’
‘Sandra Lodewijckx has a breadth of experience and is an excellent advisor on the regulatory side.’
‘Very high specialized knowledge of insurance law. Pragmatic, looking for an amicable negotiated solution rather than long uncertain proceedings. Easily accessible.’
‘Hugo Keulers is a vessel of knowledge and experience in the insurance business. He is an authority, who can find solutions that are unique. ’
‘Jo Willems is highly knowledgeable and approachable, and very friendly as well. A pleasure to work with.’
‘The Lydian insurance team is the specialist in insurance legislation. They have the biggest insurance companies, brokers, industrial clients and other agents in the insurance world as clients.’
Key clients
- AIG Europe Ltd
- Allia Insurance Brokers
- Probitas 1492 Pty Ltd
- Arc Europe SA
- Furness Professional Risks Europe SRL
- International Professional Risks Europe SRL
- AXA SA
- AXA XL
- Canopius
- United Kingdom Freight Demurrage and Defence Assocation (UKFD) Ltd
- London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association Limited (LSSO) Ltd
- International Transport Intermediaries Club Limited (ITIC) Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for AIG in one of the few Covid-19 coverage disputes on the Belgian market under an EIL-policy and obtained a successful judgment in first instance.
Acted for AXA XL in one of the largest US Pfas-cases involving one of the largest Belgian chemical companies.
Assisting Hogan Lovells Paris with all Belgian aspects concerning (i) the relocation of the Belgian (re)insurance company International Partner Assistance into France through a cross-border conversion, followed by (ii) the (reverse) merger of AXA Partners Holding SA into IPA.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marijn De Ruysscher
Practice head
Hugo Keulers; Sandra Lodewijckx
Other key lawyers
Jo Willems; Héloïse Fostier; Marijn De Ruysscher