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.

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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

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stijn Franken, Sjoerd Meijer

Other key lawyers

Roel Theissen, Erik Poorthuis, Rema Tewarie