
NautaDutilh acts for a spectrum of household names in the insurance sector from both the Netherlands and abroad, advising on regulatory matters and mergers in the insurance sector, and representing clients in high-stakes litigation, including mass claims concerning product and D&O liability, with a strong focus on matters in the energy and pharmaceutical markets. The team is led by Stijn Franken, a specialist in regulatory insurance law and product liability cases, and Sjoerd Meijer, the firm’s co-managing partner, who is engaged in mass claims concerning unit-linked insurance products. Roel Theissen advises insurers and banks on prudential supervision in relation to governance and transactions.
Testimonials
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- 'NautaDutilh is our go-to firm in the Netherlands. Great team and excellent legal advice.'
- 'Stijn Franken is an excellent lawyer with a great deal of experience. He is extremely calm and considered.'
- 'The team has specific knowledge as an added value, works well together, has excellent communication, and escalates in a timely fashion when needed.'
Key clients
- Allianz
- Achmea
- Aegon
- AIG
- AMLIN
- ASR
- Chubb
- DSM
- Dutch Association of Insurers
- Eneco
- GSK
- HDI Gerling
- Monuta
- Nouryon
- Sanofi
- Shell
- TPG
- UK P&I Club
- Vattenfall
- Woningborg
- Pon
Work highlights
- Assisted a.s.r. on its EUR 4.9bn business combination with Aegon Nederland.
- Represented the former board members of Royal Imtech N.V. in their coverage dispute with insurers under various D&O insurance and POSI programmes.
- Advised Shell on the parliamentary inquiry into gas extraction in Groningen.
Lawyers



Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stijn Franken, Sjoerd Meijer