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The practice at Norton Rose Fulbright is well-placed to assist its roster of clients on the array of disputes, which is the area of focus of team head Jan Duyvensz, who ‘goes above and beyond’ for his clients. The disputes side of the practice was bolstered in November 2023 with the arrival from Jones Day of Niels van Loon. Financial services specialist Floortje Nagelkerke is a practitioner to note in the team who advises clients on the impacts on the insurance sector of such market changes and developments as Brexit, cryptocurrency and fintech, as well on corporate transactions.

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  • ‘They are excellent at giving clear advice and working with their clients, and have a strong knowledge of the London insurance market too.’

  • ‘Jan Duyvensz is obviously an excellent lawyer as you would expect, but he also goes above and beyond, seeking ways to assist his clients to resolve matters efficiently both legally and commercially.’

Key clients

  • Accelerant
  • AIG
  • Allianz
  • Allied World Assurance Company
  • Amlin
  • AmTrust
  • APC Holland
  • Aspen
  • Brit Insurance
  • Chubb
  • CNA Hardy
  • Enstar Group
  • Generali
  • Howden
  • Noord-Nederlandse Assurantiemakelaars B.V.
  • Riskpoint
  • RSA
  • Riverstone
  • Tokio Marine Kiln
  • XL Catlin

Work highlights

  • Advised Howden Broking Group Limited on the acquisition of all the shares in the capital of VLC & Partners Holding B.V., one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the Netherlands.
  • Acting as the defence and coverage counsel to several insurers in court proceedings in relation to a significant coverage claim from one of the biggest construction companies in the Netherlands.
  • Acting as the defence counsel to a marine insurance broker in respect of a professional liability claim from the broker’s client regarding damage suffered as a result of a pirate attack.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jan Duyvensz

Other key lawyers

Floortje Nagelkerke, Rogier de Haan, Niels van Loon