We are proud that both our Liability and Insurance department and two of our lawyers cum partners active in it, Daan Baas and Harry Kruitwagen, have been ranked in the Chambers Europe 2022 edition. In addition, we are delighted that our lawyer cum partner, Ernst-Jan van de Pas, is cited as ‘Up and Coming’, in the practice area of TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications): IT and IT Outsourcing.
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The Liability and Insurance department has been ranked in Band 2.
What the team is known for
Dirkzwager legal & tax operates an impressive insurance department, with teams based in Arnhem and Nijmegen. The law firm is particularly strong when handling a range of professional liability, product liability and D&O disputes. The team represents a variety of prominent Dutch and global insurers in coverage claims, while also acting on behalf of insureds in contentious matters.
Strengths
Interviewees appreciate Dirkzwager's solution-oriented approach, with one noting that ‘the team works together and with co-counsel seamlessly to provide pragmatic solutions for the client,’ while also highlighting that the lawyers ‘thoroughly explained any legal and cultural factors which might impact our case’.
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Notable practitioners
Daan Baas (Band 2) is mentioned as:
a highly respected operator, who is particularly sought after for high-value contentious cases, often working on behalf of the insurer. His focus is on professional liability, product liability and D&O matters, but he is equally proficient in policy coverage mandates.
It is worth mentioning that one of the interviewees mentioned his ‘sophisticated’ approach, concluding in this respect that, ‘If you have a difficult case you need Daan Baas’.
Harry Kruitwagen (Band 3) is described as:
a respected insurance lawyer who regularly assists insurers and insured companies with professional liability matters. He often acts on mandates involving professional services companies and construction companies.
One of his clients emphasises his honest approach, mentioning in this respect that, ‘We make policy based on what he says, and he is always open about the risks’.
Up and Coming
Ernst-Jan van de Pas (TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing practice area): advises clients on IT procurement and contractual matters, as well as representing them in supply disputes. A client praises his ‘strong overall awareness’.
See the Chambers and Partners website for the full descriptions and our rankings.
About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners is an independent research organisation which publishes its rankings of the world’ leading lawyers in important practice areas every year. These rankings are based on client feedback and peer reviews. This ensures that the annual rankings are entirely impartial and thanks to this ‘Chambers’ is one of the most prestigious comparative guides for lawyers.