Ekelmans Advocaten - Insurance & Corporate‘s practice has broad ranging expertise, including matters of healthcare insurance and professional liability, amongst others. ’Renowned insurance lawyer’ Jan Ekelmans is at the helm of the group and harnesses particular experience in casualty, life and health insurance-related matters, expertise shared by Astrid van Noort. ‘Powerhouse duo’ Frank Schaaf and disputes specialist Fleur van Kersbergen are names to note.
Testimonials
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‘Frank Schaaf and Fleur van Kersbergen are a powerhouse duo with rock-solid honourability and unmeasurable knowledge.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is one of the best lawyers and negotiators I ever met. He is always finding a solution in the interest of his client.’
‘The insurance practise has thorough and extensive knowledge of insurance law. Furthermore, they are creative, hardworking and effective. Fleur van Kersbergen handles cases thoroughly and quickly, always focusing on achieving the best outcome.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is a renowned insurance lawyer with great commercial and social skills. Always friendly and great in creating a constructive environment.’
'You couldn't ask for a better lawyer and finer person than Rob Kossen - a great litigator.’
‘Real thought-leaders in their profession. Especially Jan Ekelmans, Astrid van Noort, and Frank Schaaf. Also, in a human respect, it is a great pleasure to work with them.’
‘Astrid van Noort is very knowledgeable and flexible. She is always ready to help and has fresh ideas to support her clients.’
‘The best lawyers' office in the Netherlands, particularly in regard to their health insurance knowledge.’
Key clients
- ASR Schadeverzekeringen
- ASR Zorgverzekeringen
- Eno
- Goudse Schadeverzekeringen
- HDI
- Nationale-Nederlanden
- Verbond van Verzekeraars
- De Vereende
- Zilveren Kruis
- Zorg & Zekerheid
Work highlights
- Advised a large primary industrial insurer on coverage claims made by Philips in connection with its widely published recall of medical devices. We assisted in achieving a settlement between all insurers and Philips for an amount of €540m.
- Acted as coverage counsel for Nationale-Nederlanden in this case with a more than 25m claim for cover with respect to geo thermal drilling.
- Advised and acted as counsel on a substantial number of coverage disputes and claims on director and officer liability policies, and acted against several board members of health care institutions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jan Ekelmans