Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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+31 20 30 16 301About
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The CMS Insurance Team has been working globally in the insurance industry for decades, and includes a wide variety of expertise. With our CMS network we offer clients unusual depth and breadth of expertise via specialist insurance lawyers who understand the local legal and commercial markets and advise them on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
Our work focuses on insurance claims and coverage advisory work in specialist insurance markets. We are acknowledged as a leading practice for professional negligence, construction, reinsurance and complex coverage issues. We act for a very wide range of clients including the market's biggest brokers, insurers and reinsurers. We also act for many insured clients in the real estate, construction, financial lines, retail and life sciences sectors.
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We especially stand out in the following areas:
- International footprint: we are the only Dutch law firm with a true Pan-European coverage (full service insurance coverage in 30 countries). This enables us to act as a one-stop-shop for our clients.
- Strong in the London insurance market: we act for various London based insurers and brokers and are present in London on a regular basis.
- Large team with full-service expertise: the team includes specialists in the field of D&O, CAR, Professional Indemnity, product liability, Cyber, W&I, health & safety, transport, reinsurance and regulatory issues.
Chambers Review
CMS is proficient at advising insurtech companies on market entry and product launches in the Netherlands. It offers particular strength in professional indemnity, D&O and product liability claims. It is able to draw on the expertise of its offices across the CMS international network to advise on multi-jurisdictional issues.
Strengths
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"CMS has an excellent insurance and litigation department, providing support and legal strategy to conclude claims in the best potential manner."
"CMS has an excellent insurance and litigation department, providing support and legal strategy to conclude claims in the best potential manner."
Notable Practitioners
Bas Baks frequently advises insurers on professional indemnity coverage disputes. He also has expertise in coverage issues arising from company bankruptcies, business interruptions and D&O policies. He also assists with product launches.
"Bas Baks has a sharp view and is a pleasure to work with."
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