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Houthoff

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Houthoff provides our clients with strategic advice in transactions. We have extensive experience with the regulations involved. We have a dedicated regulatory team with a high degree of specialisation within the insurance market. Our specialists maintain excellent contacts with regulators and can quickly spring into action at crucial moments.

Houthoff's reputation in dealing with actions for damages is undisputed. Our experience in complex, international cover disputes is without equal. What's more, our clients trust Houthoff when they find themselves confronted with liability issues, especially issues concerning claims against companies, professionals, directors and supervisory directors. Houthoff also has highly specialised teams working on mass claims, not only against the insurance market itself but also against insured businesses and organisations. 

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Insurance - Netherlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Houthoff regularly acts for major insurance companies on high-value matters, including acting for both defendants and claimants on prominent class action suits and coverage claims relating to losses and professional indemnity. The team is also noted for its regulatory practice, where it assists with licence applications, as well as advising on governance issues and insurance product structure.
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Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff acted for Munich Re on a coverage dispute with Philips and Philips Respironics following the global recall of Philips Respironics CPAP and BiPAP respiratory devices and mechanical ventilators.

Strengths

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  • Houthoff provides practical and to-the-point advice and is willing to go the next mile to leverage its business network in order for us to be able to decide on the best outcome.

    Insurance respondentEurope

  • Houthoff combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of the client’s business context, which allows it to deliver clear and effective solutions even in challenging situations.

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  • Houthoff offers exceptional legal quality. The team is very thorough and is always willing to go the extra mile.

    Insurance respondentEurope

  • Houthoff has great knowledge of insurance and general liability matters. It knows the industry and has a hands-on, practical mentality.

    Insurance respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are very skilled and have lots of experience in handling high-end and complex matters.

    Insurance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Berry van Wijk
    Berry van Wijk

    Berry van Wijk

    Berry van Wijk has considerable experience defending insurers in class actions. She is particularly noted for her breadth of knowledge on regulatory matters, such as the launch of new products and obtaining regulatory approval for transactions and portfolio transfers.

    • Berry van Wijk has exceptional expertise and is an incredibly great person to work with, making collaboration both productive and enjoyable.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Berry provides quick responses, in-depth knowledge and experience, and she is always honest about the opportunities and the risks.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Berry is an exceptionally skilled lawyer who is client-oriented and a genuine pleasure to work with. She exemplifies what one rightfully expects from a trusted adviser.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Berry van Wijk is a very experienced and helpful lawyer.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Berry van Wijk is one of the leading lawyers in the field.

      Insurance respondentEurope
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  • Huib Lebbing
    Huib Lebbing

    Huib Lebbing

    Huib Lebbing is a respected litigator with a proven track record in representing defendants and claimants in coverage issues, with a focus on liability for product recalls and workplace accidents. He is additionally skilled in managing high-stakes class action proceedings.

    • Huib Lebbing provides actionable and practical advice in complex matters.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Huib is a go-to lawyer for any complex, international and sensitive liability matters with public exposure.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • He quickly understands what the question is, what is at stake and helps determine the right strategy to achieve the desired outcome.

      Insurance respondentEurope
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  • Lucas Dröge
    Lucas Dröge

    Lucas Dröge

    Lucas Dröge advises insurers on complex product liability and coverage disputes. He also has experience acting on employers' liability and business interruption claims.

    • Lucas Dröge is very adept at client service and is a good listener to client needs.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Lucas Dröge is a highly talented lawyer who combines an excellent legal compass with very strong communication skills.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Lucas is a young professional who quickly takes on complex cases and can translate them into understandable material, both in the boardroom and in court.

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