Merel van Asch
Loyens & LoeffLoyens & Loeff distinguishes itself with its strong policyholder practice, with the team advising on both litigation tied to insurance and financial regulatory matters. On the insurance front, the group assists clients from the Netherlands and abroad with business and professional liability, D&O and W&I breaches. Leading the team is Merel van Asch, who is frequently instructed on coverage disputes and those tied to intermediary duties of care. Rens Markus advises corporates on D&O and W&I coverage disputes, in addition to product liability matters. Rutger Noordermeer specialises in claims against insurance brokers and intermediaries.
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'The legal competence of the team is at a superb level, and the team understands the business and the needs of the client very well.'
'Merel van Asch is intelligent, hands-on and does a good job.'
'Experience in international insurance arbitration.'
'Merel van Asch and Rens Markus are both excellent lawyers and provide a great service.'
Key clients
- Aon
- Perkins Coie LLP
- Zilveren Kruis
- VVE ‘t Loon
- Arriva
- Burns Bowen Bair
- One Underwriting
- Baker Tilly N.V.
- YCH Holding Cooperatief U.A.
- Covington & Burling
- Achmea
- VGZ/Univé
- Aegon N.V.
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- AXA
Work highlights
- Represented a Fortune 500 technology company as policyholder regarding a coverage claim under its Dutch law property damage and business interruption insurance.
- Acted for a financial institution as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a EUR 250m coverage claim under a professional liability insurance policy.
- Represented a multinational automotive company as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a $20m coverage claim under a Dutch law D&O liability insurance policy with a total insured amount of EUR 280m in connection with a class action that took place in the United States.
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Merel van Asch