Provided by Van Doorne
As an insurer, you want to put the relationship with your insured first, but your relationship with other insurers is equally important. Van Doorne is able to advise on the cover you want to provide and on how you serve your insured. If disputes arise, we resolve them efficiently, keeping in mind the interests of all parties involved. Where necessary, we also jump into the breach for you and your insured and defend you against unjustified claims.
Activities
Our activities cover virtually all types of insurance. The ‘financial lines’ – such as directors’ and professional liability and fraud insurance – are at the core, but third-party liability, cyber and warranty & indemnity insurance are also familiar products. Our firm-wide expertise adds significant value in this respect.
As we have been working with and for insurers for years, the Chambers rankings and the Legal 500 have long recognised Van Doorne as a Tier 1 insurance firm. Our long-standing relationships with national and international insurers and insurance programmes are the foundation of our strong insurance practice. We are expanding this practice through our London office.
Network
Our presence in London testifies to our international orientation, and we regularly advise insurers in cross-border cases. Thanks to Van Doorne’s independent position, we have an extensive network of local liability and/or insurance law specialists we can call on.
Provided by Chambers
Van Doorne advises multinational insurers on a wide range of complex insurance matters. The team is particularly strong on contentious mandates involving D&O liability and professional indemnity claims. It also acts for clients in a number of coverage disputes, including W&I claims and claims concerning the coverage of ransomware payments.
Provided by Van Doorne
Van Doorne advised Tony's Chocolonely on compensation for damages pertaining to potential contamination with salmonella and the subsequent costs of cleaning its factory.
Provided by Chambers
"Van Doorne's lawyers give very quick responses and have excellent availability."
"They give great value for money because of their high knowledge and experience and pragmatic attitude."
"The team was knowledgeable and has the good commercial sense to understand our business. They gave us good advice when considering our business."
"Van Doorne provides excellent service at all times and is extremely responsive to the needs of the client."
"Van Doorne's lawyers give very quick responses and have excellent availability."
"They give great value for money because of their high knowledge and experience and pragmatic attitude."
"The team was knowledgeable and has the good commercial sense to understand our business. They gave us good advice when considering our business."
"Van Doorne provides excellent service at all times and is extremely responsive to the needs of the client."
Provided by Chambers
Walter Hendriksen is a well-established presence in the insurance field who has expertise in handling high-value coverage disputes.
Annemieke Hendrikse specialises in disputes concerning professional indemnity and D&O insurance. She leads on complex multinational cases, including cases resulting from bankruptcy or business succession. She also assists clients with regulatory issues.
"Annemieke Hendrikse is a top-tier insurance litigator and has proven excellence at managing complex cases."
"Annemieke is very responsive and she doesn't put her own ego in the front, she is someone who will listen."
"She takes charge and is well aware of the legal issues involved in the cases."
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Head of Department
Bas van Zelst
Simone Hoogeveen
Sjoerd Kamerbeek