Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+31 20 717 10 00About
Provided by NautaDutilh
We have many years of experience in most forms of insurance, such as liability policies, credit insurance, construction all-risks policies, real-estate insurance, international programmes, unit-linked insurance, pension insurance and re-insurance. We also have extensive (litigation) experience with respect to business liability including professional, administrative, medical, corporate or product liability. We assist our clients with knowledge and insights that are deeply rooted in the market, either with assertive legal proceedings or innovative advice.
For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/services/insurance-liability
Chambers Review
NautaDutilh represents both insurers and insureds on a wide range of contentious mandates, including high-value liability issues, D&O claims, professional indemnity matters and reinsurance cases. The law firm also represents prominent life sciences companies in product liability claims. The team additionally advises on regulatory matters, including product liability claims.
Work Highlights
- NautaDutilh assisted Shell with proceedings before the Parliamentary committee and concerning gas extraction in Groningen.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"NautaDutilh lawyers have always found time in their schedule to join us in discussing the cases in order to eliminate all possible risks."
"They are always quick to respond and are available when needed."
"The team is responsive, efficient and good at getting to grips with complex material."
"NautaDutilh lawyers have always found time in their schedule to join us in discussing the cases in order to eliminate all possible risks."
"They are always quick to respond and are available when needed."
"The team is responsive, efficient and good at getting to grips with complex material."
Notable Practitioners
Stijn Franken is highly regarded for his expertise in Dutch insurance matters, regularly advising insurers on unit-linked insurance plans and on high-value D&O claims. He also assists multinational life sciences companies with complex product liability disputes.
"It is extremely enjoyable to work with Stijn Franken. He has a huge amount of experience, provides excellent advice and is always calm and considerate."
"Stijn Franken is outstanding in this market."
Sjoerd Meijer advises on both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. On the contentious side, he applies his expertise to unit-linked insurance class action claims and reinsurance arbitration cases. His regulatory mandates include portfolio transfers and product launches.
"Sjeord Meijer is very impressive."