Peter Kramer

Professional indemnity / Coverage disputes / Policy review.

Peter is a very experienced lawyer and financial lines expert who acts for, among others, notaries , lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers and estate agents. Within this broad field of insurance and liability law he advises and litigates about professional indemnity and related coverage disputes and insurance policies. Peter also deals with the liability of financial service providers, such as asset managers.

Peter has in-depth knowledge of and experience with the disciplinary law of various professionals. Advising on and conducting defense on behalf of professionals in disciplinary proceedings is an important part of his practice.

On behalf of the KNB (Royal Notarial Association), Peter regularly gives courses on liability law to civil-law notaries. In addition, Peter regularly provides training to insurers on professional liability and insurance law.

Peter did the Grotius-training Onderneming en Recht in 2016.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Insurance - Tier 1

Kennedy Van der Laan advises on EU and Dutch financial regulation relating to insurance, as well as handling claims concerning casualty, property and engineering, and reviewing policies. The firm has a strong focus on claims and policy drafting, and clients include insurers, both domestic and international, insurance brokers, pools and loss adjusters. As a member of the international network of Global Access Lawyers, the firm has access to global expertise in insurance and liability law. The insurance practice is led by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek, Erik van Orsouw and Petra Oskam, with Jan Broekhuizen leading the regulatory insurance team. Marit van der Pool specialises in both defence and coverage work in professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ liability matters.

Testimonial

‘Peter Kramer is a highly experienced and very knowledgeable lawyer in the field of professional liability and insurance law. Peter is hands on, available and pragmatic. He always seeks the best possible resolution for his client while providing a realistic assessment of the merits of the case. I would without any reservation recommend Peter to clients seeking high quality legal advice in the field of professional liability and insurance law.’

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - Insurance

The team at Kennedy Van der Laan 'provides practical solutions' and also stands out for its 'strong personal relationship' with clients. The firm has a strong record in advising on all aspects of Dutch and European financial services regulation applicable to insurers, brokers and other insurance distributors, as well as assisting with claims and reviewing policy wordings. The 'experienced' Peter van den Broek specialises in product recall. For corporate insurance matters, Jan Broekhuizen is the name to note and Erik van Orsouw leads on work with insurance brokers and intermediaries. Also recommended are Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Petra Oskam and senior associate Mark Wisse.

Testimonial

‘Michiel Lubbers is a very accessible and engaged attorney. He is very knowledgeable in his field, insurance and professional liability. Michiel is a very effective and hands-on attorney who is always prepared to go the extra mile for his client. Would highly recommend. Peter Kramer is a very knowledgeable and accessible attorney in the field of insurance and professional liability who is effective and hands-on representing his clients. Would highly recommend. Marit van der Pool is a very knowledgeable and effective attorney in professional liability and insurance. I would especially highly recommend Marit with regards to accountant professional liability.‘