The group at Dirkzwager legal & tax ‘know all there is to know about insurance’ according to clients. The cohort’s work includes representing insurers in civil fraud disputes, advising in D&O matters involving bankruptcies, and in matters where insurance claims fail as a result of administrative errors. Joost Bindels, experienced litigator Tom van Malssen and René Wildenburg co-head the team alongside Henriek Kragt. Departures include Bindels’ former co-lead Harry Kruitwagen, in April 2024, and Daan Baas and Wim Weterings, who both departed in December 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They know all there is to know about insurance.’

  • ‘Elline Diedering-Kuus is very pragmatic and sharp.’

  • ‘Joost Bindels is a very creative lawyer - a strong verbal communicator and very straightforward.’

  • ‘Tom van Malssen provides an excellent, considered service and sound advice.’

  • ‘This team has a high level of knowledge both in advice and litigation; a unique combination of scientific knowledge and practical application, and is well able and willing to delve into the client's business model and interests.’

  • ‘I have built a long-standing relationship with Joost Bindels in which trust and partnership are paramount. He has broad and deep knowledge of insurance and liability law and procedural law. He has a genuine interest in the client.’

  • ‘Good synergy in the team, consisting of complementing legal and practical skills, and characters. Outstanding legal knowledge.'

  • ‘Joost Bindels is a fast thinker and provides excellent legal advice. In a short period of time he will get to the core of the matter and act accordingly. His overview of the Dutch insurance world and its actors is a great asset. He explains well and has a very pleasant demeanour.'

Key clients

  • Allianz Commercial
  • Amlin Insurance SE (MS Amlin)
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
  • Allianz Benelux N.V.
  • Royal Sun Alliance
  • AIG Europe SA
  • Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
  • Zurich Insurance plc
  • HDI Gerling
  • QBE Insurance (Europe) ltd
  • DUPI
  • Marsh
  • Willis
  • Aon
  • Bovemij

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joost Bindels, Tom van Malssen, René Wildenburg, Henriek Kragt

Other key lawyers

Elline Diedering-Kuus