Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Our Insurance & Liability team has a leading position in the Dutch market. With around 20 specialists, we are one of the largest dedicated teams in The Netherlands. Embedded in a full service firm, we are able to serve our clients in every aspect of their business.
The expertise of our team is wide and diverse. We handle large and complex material damage claims (under GL, Property, CAR), product liability claims, a wide range of personal injury claims (including medical malpractice), as well as professional liability claims against all kinds of professionals and D&O claims.
We combine a broad experience in drafting insurance policies with an excellent track-record in assisting our clients in policy disputes, litigation and arbitration. We advise on the development and (domestic and cross–border) distribution of insurance products, and on portfolio transfers and joint ventures. In addition, we assist clients with compliance with all financial regulatory aspects of doing insurance business in the Netherlands.
We pair a deep understanding of our profession and our sector with a genuine interest in the clients we work for and the people we work with. Our clients praise us for our open and practical way of working and short communication lines.
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Kennedy Van der Laan is an established name in the insurance market, with a large team in the Netherlands. The law firm's dedicated insurance regulatory practice advises major national and international insurers and brokers on matters such as market entry and business expansion. The team also possesses the capacity to act on contentious mandates, including product liability, business interruption and D&O liability cases.
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Kennedy Van der Laan is well equipped to handle complex cases.
Kennedy Van der Laan is a very reliable partner that delivers great quality. The team is easily accessible and delivers as promised.
Kennedy Van der Laan is very well placed in the industry and knows what is going on and what challenges we are faced with.
The lawyers at Kennedy Van der Laan provide a pragmatic approach combined with in-depth industry knowledge. They respond swiftly and with the right answers.
Kennedy Van der Laan's strength is its legal knowledge, combined with its strong analytical skills and compassion in finding solutions.
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Erik van Orsouw advises on complex financial lines, property liability cases and coverage disputes, as well as offering regulatory advice to insurers.
Erik van Orsouw offers considered, practical and commercially focused advice on complex coverage issues.
Erik van Orsouw is an excellent lawyer and personable individual.
Erik van Orsouw knows what he is talking about and is practical whenever possible.
Erik is a very pleasant person to work with. We value him for his pragmatic approach in combination with his in-depth industry knowledge.
Erik van Orsouw is our go-to person if we have a complicated matter.
Peter van den Broek provides great service levels and is a very experienced lawyer.
Chris van Dijk advises domestic insurers on regulatory issues and claims in the healthcare sector, with further experience in personal injury matters.
Chris van Dijk is a service-oriented lawyer who always seeks to align with the client. He has extensive knowledge and strong strategic insight.
Chris van Dijk is a smart, analytical and strong lawyer with a great amount of knowledge who gets the job done. He is a very friendly adviser and hardworking team player.
Marit van der Pool has a well-regarded insurance practice. She specialises in professional indemnity, directors' liability and coverage cases, acting on behalf of multinational insurers.
Marit van der Pool is outstanding, both as defence and monitoring counsel.
Marit van der Pool quickly understands what the case is about and delves into the details.
Marit van der Pool is one of our go-to people if we have a claim. She is a very hands-on and constructive lawyer who thinks along with us.
Marit has provided helpful, considered and practical advice on complex issues.
Head of Insurance
Insurance
Insurance
Insurance
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Petra Oskam
Maurits van Oudenaarden
Jan Broekhuizen
Marit van der Pool
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