The group at NautaDutilh is well-known for its abilities advising its noteworthy insurer clients on the broad range of matters, including in high-value liability settlements such as mass claims regarding defective products. In addition, the team is capable of advising on the regulatory aspects, contractual arrangements and company policy elements of insurance cases. It is co-headed by Stijn Franken who specialises in insurance, reinsurance, regulatory, and liability matters, and ‘expert in the field’ Sjoerd Meijer who represents clients including accountancy firms and insurance companies in both mass and individual claims regarding professional liability and life insurance policies. Christine Vreede is noteworthy also for her class action and unit-linked life insurance-related work in particular. Roel Theissen is also a key contact.
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‘A very user-friendly firm that is incredibly receptive to requests for assistance and produces high-quality advice within tight timeframes.’
‘Erik Poorthuis stands out as an associate who provides clear, precise advice in an uncomplicated manner. He is very articulate and understands the legal and commercial aspects of the points he is advising on.’
‘A good, diverse team with excellent know-how and communication skills. Collaboration with the customer is good and transfer to other team members runs smoothly.'
'Lawyers speak our language, they are able to explain the problem accessibly, and they are responsive.'
‘Rema Tewarie is great! Very capable of tackling complex problems and explaining them well and in an accessible manner. Stays in the lead and directs the meeting.'
'Merle de Vries is very knowledgeable, communicates well and clearly, and is sharp and accessible.'
- 'Sjoerd Meijer is easily accessible, explains things well and in an accessible manner. Truly an expert in the field of insurance law.'
Clients clés
- Allianz
- AbbVie
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Achmea
- Aegon
- AIG
- AMLIN
- ASR
- Aviva
- Chubb
Points forts
- Representing AIG in their coverage dispute with Philips under its worldwide liability programme, in relation to recalls of sleep apnea devices.
- Represented ASR, Achmea, Aegon and Allianz in mass claim proceedings relating to unit-linked life insurance products
- Representing the board member clients in their coverage dispute with insurers under various directors' and officers' insurance and POSI programmes.
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Responsable de la pratique
Stijn Franken; Sjoerd Meijer
Autres avocats clés
Christine Vreede; Erik Poorthuis; Rema Tewarie; Merle de Vries; Roel Theissen