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VanNiekerkCieremans

Insurance

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VanNiekerkCieremans

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About

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The lawyers of VanNiekerkCieremans have vast knowledge and experience of civil liability and insurance. They put this to use for clients in providing advisory services, negotiating and, when necessary, conducting litigation and other proceedings before civil courts, administrative courts, disciplinary tribunals, arbitration institutes and mediators. Clients engage us to discuss prevention, carry out dispute analyses, conduct litigation and alternative dispute resolution and, above all, to make matters better rather than worse. On a day-to-day basis, VanNiekerkCieremans handles cases involving professional, directors’ and product liability, fire and fire recourse cases, CAR and technical damage, company liability, fraud, industrial accidents and occupational diseases.

The clients of VanNiekerkCieremans include insurers, reinsurers, insurance brokers, intermediaries and national and international companies. VanNiekerkCieremans advises and litigates in cases concerning practically all kinds of claims and insurance cover for them under policies of all kinds. Using its expertise and extensive experience in these fields, VanNiekerkCieremans assist insurers and intermediaries entering the Dutch insurance and intermediary market, advise on how best to arrange and rearrange insurance portfolios, and help insurance providers and clients with issues involving national and international insurance schemes.

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Insurance - Netherlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

VanNiekerkCieremans is a boutique insurance law firm, with a focus on civil liability and insurance. The team represents insurers in product and professional liability mandates, as well as acting on an array of recent PDBI and CAR coverage disputes. The practice is particularly recognised for its strength in handling claims arising from the transportation, construction and manufacturing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • VanNiekerkCieremans represented Anticimex in proceedings launched by Achmea following damages caused by a fire in a residential property.

Strengths

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  • VanNiekerkCieremans is a very reliable partner with great knowledge, delivering excellent quality.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • VanNiekerkCieremans makes complex issues understandable and takes a solution-oriented approach. The lawyers are business savvy and show interest in the activities of our company.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • VanNiekerkCieremans shows genuine competence in handling complexity rather than just surface-level engagement.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • The lawyers have profound knowledge and a pragmatic approach. We can always count on them.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are fully involved in achieving the best result.

    Insurance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Patrick van der Vorst
    Band 3Patrick van der Vorst

    Patrick van der Vorst

    Patrick van der Vorst represents clients in disputes involving professional liability and PDBI insurance. He also advises on the insurance aspects of large construction projects.
    • Patrick is enthusiastic, delivers as agreed and has a good success rate.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Patrick has great knowledge and a deep understanding of the market we operate in.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Patrick is result-oriented and pleasant to deal with. He listens well and has great expertise in insurance law.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Patrick van der Vorst is extremely skilled, highly knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. He is always working toward the optimal outcome.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Patrick van der Vorst has lots of knowledge and practical skills to bring to solutions.

      Insurance respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingEmma Krikke
    Up and ComingEmma Krikke

    Emma Krikke

    Emma Krikke demonstrates particular skill in the handling of insurance policy coverage and liability disputes, notably acting on behalf of multinational insurers.

    • Emma Krikke is great to work with. She is a skilled and personable lawyer.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Emma's service delivery is strong. She combines responsive communication, efficient case management, and cost-effective solutions that align well with our objectives.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Emma Krikke has profound knowledge and is pragmatic.

      Insurance respondentEurope

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