Ploum acts for both insurers and insureds on a variety of coverage matters, with notable strength in issues centred on health and safety, environmental (HSE) and construction. Insurance practice head Natalie Vloemans' practice is built around advising policyholders on HSE claims and design and construction issues, while Maurice Verhoeven, who leads the firm’s corporate litigation team, specialises in professional and D&O liability disputes, primarily acting for insurers.
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Key clients
- VolkerWessels
- SAAone (VolkerWessels, Hochtief, Boskalis)
- QBE UK
- Ballast Nedam
- BAAK Blankenburg BV
- Boskalis
- TBI
- Allianz
- NKM/Reel
- Inalfa
- AIG
- HDI Global Specialty
- AXA France
- Xenics
- KBC
- SJR
- Deloitte
- Swiss Re
- Renewi/ATM
- Waal Bouw
- Equans
- Bergbanket
- Media Markt
- No Risk B.V.
- Accell
Work highlights
- Advised SAAone (VolkerWessels, Hochtief, Boskalis) in several insurance disputes.
- Acted for Koole Terminals in an insurance claim against several co-insurers following the shutdown of the Odfjell terminal in 2012.
- Assisted insurance broker No Risk on several claims against it tied to claims arising out of events cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Natalie Vloemans, Maurice Verhoeven