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.’
‘Sandra Lodewijckx is a hands-on lawyer who has a wide range of knowledge. She and Hugo Keulers represent the insurance encyclopedia.’
‘Lydian and Hugo Keulers have been longstanding collaborators of us for Belgian law issues for many years. Hugo and his team have a great reputation and great knowledge of the Belgian regulatory environment and their insurance market and the role of the larger international players who are often our clients within it.’
‘Sandra Lodewijckx is a dynamic lawyer with an excellent knowledge of the insurance sector. Hugo Keulers is highly experienced in (international) insurance claims.’
‘Lydian is the go to firm in Belgium for insurance matters, whether related to claims, coverage or regulatory issues.’
Clients clés
- 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
Points forts
- 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.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Marijn De Ruysscher
Responsable de la pratique
Hugo Keulers; Sandra Lodewijckx
Autres avocats clés
Jo Willems; Héloïse Fostier; Marijn De Ruysscher