Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by CMS
The CMS Insurance Team has been working globally in the insurance industry for decades, and includes a wide variety of expertise. With our CMS network we offer clients unusual depth and breadth of expertise via specialist insurance lawyers who understand the local legal and commercial markets and advise them on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
Our work focuses on insurance claims and coverage advisory work in specialist insurance markets. We are acknowledged as a leading practice for professional negligence, D&O, construction, W&I and complex coverage issues. We act for a very wide range of clients including the market's biggest brokers, insurers and reinsurers. We also act for many insured clients in the real estate, construction, financial lines, retail and life sciences sectors.
https://cms.law/en/nld/global-reach/europe/netherlands/expertise/insurance
We especially stand out in the following areas:
Provided by Chambers
CMS is proficient at advising insurtech companies on market entry and product launches in the Netherlands. It offers particular strength in professional indemnity, D&O and product liability claims. The law firm is able to draw on the expertise of its offices across the CMS international network to advise on multi-jurisdictional issues.
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We are very satisfied with CMS' services, it feels like the team is part of our business.
CMS’ insurance practice in the Netherlands stands out for its broad service offering, deep regulatory and sector knowledge and cross-border capabilities.
CMS has been very thorough in its approach to the case and quick to respond to any questions. The team has been good at managing the process.
CMS always responds quickly and provides an excellent level of service.
CMS has great knowledge and is able to advise its clients strategically.
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Bas Baks frequently advises insurers on professional indemnity coverage disputes. He also has expertise in coverage issues arising from company bankruptcies, business interruptions and D&O policies. He also assists with product liability matters.
Bas Baks is a sharp lawyer who is able to analyse matters quickly and come up with pragmatic solutions.
Bas Baks thinks along with clients about how to structure the work to meet their needs and really engages with them to work out where he can best add value.
It is always a pleasure to work with Bas Baks. He is proactive and easy to communicate with, and he thinks in possibilities.
Oskar van de Weijer advises insurers on cross-border D&O insurance disputes, including coverage issues. He also has experience advising on construction, tax liability and warranty and indemnity insurance claims.
Oskar van de Weijer is very good to work with and quick to reply.
Oskar van de Weijer is very good in his communication and market knowledge.
Oskar van de Weijer actively seeks ways to add value and provides great insight into complex problems.
Head of Insurance
Insurance
Provided by CMS
Leonard Böhmer
Head of Department
Oskar van de Weijer
Oskar van de Weijer
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Practice area: Insurance
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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