Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
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Provided by Van Doorne
As an insurer your relationship with your insureds as well as your position vis-à-vis other insurers is very important.
Our focus is on the cover you offer and your approach of the market. We prefer to solve disputes in an efficient manner with an open mind for all parties' interests. However, we defend you and insureds vigorously against unjustified claims when necessary. In doing so, we do not lose sight of the bigger picture and other possibilities to put an end to the dispute than litigation.
Our area of expertise covers virtually all kinds of insurance (law). Financial lines such as directors' and officers' liability, professional liability and fraud insurance form the core. Cyber and M&A-related insurance products are recent additions and our firm-wide expertise enables us to add significant value.
Recognised insurance practice
Van Doorne has traditionally been working with and for insurers and is recognized as a Band 1 Insurance firm in the Chambers rankings and Legal 500 for many years. Our long-lasting relationships with (inter)national insurance companies are key to the strength of our insurance practice, and our London office enables us to advance these even further.
Van Doorne has an appetite for internationally oriented work. Our independent position allows us to work closely together with specialist insurance and liability lawyers in foreign jurisdictions and insurers frequently instruct us in cross-border matters.
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Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Van Doorne advised Tony's Chocolonely on compensation for damages pertaining to potential contamination with salmonella and the subsequent costs of cleaning its factory.
Strengths
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"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."
Notable Practitioners
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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