Erik van Orsouw

Financial Lines / Beroepsaansprakelijkheid / Dekkingsgeschillen / Crime verzekeringen/ Fraude / Kunstverzekeringen / Warranty & Indemnity / Review polisvoorwaarden (W&I)

Erik is een ervaren litigator in beroepsaansprakelijkheidszaken. Hij staat onder andere advocaten, accountants, verzekeringsmakelaars en assurantietussenpersonen, it bedrijven, architecten en ingenieurs, fiscalisten en hun verzekeraars bij in complexe geschillen.

Zijn uitgebreide praktijk op het gebied van Financial Lines bestaat verder uit claims, dekkingsgeschillen en het reviewen van nationale en internationale polisvoorwaarden (specifiek ook voor de Londense verzekeringsmarkt) onder meer op het gebied van Crime, W&I, kunstverzekeringen en fraude.

Erik heeft een postdoctorale opleiding aan de Universiteit van Oxford gevolgd en heeft de Grotius specialisatieopleiding Onderneming en Aansprakelijkheid cum laude afgerond. Verder is hij redacteur van het Maandblad voor Vermogensrecht en lid van de Vereniging voor Aansprakelijkheids- en Schadevergoedingsrecht en Vereniging voor Verzekeringswetenschap en voorzitter van de culturele Stichting Atelier WG.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Insurance - Tier 1

Reflective of Kennedy Van der Laan‘s presence in the insurance market, it generates mandates from a wide variety of clients, notably insurance companies active in the Netherlands, insurance brokers, loss adjusters, insurance brokers and corporates. The firm is highly active in insurance regulatory matters (an area that is led by Jan Broekhuizen), and it also provides assistance with policy drafting and reviews of policy wording. In addition, insurance claims are another key pillar of the practice; a name to note in this space is Peter van den Broek, whose workload includes international claims and construction-related coverage disputes. Frits van der Woude focuses on policy disputes and professional indemnity claims, and he is also an expert in in D&O liability and professional liability. Chris van Dijk and Petra Oskam are particularly well-known for their personal injury expertise. Erik van Orsouw is another experienced practitioner at the firm.

Chambers Europe 2022 - Insurance - Ranked

Erik van Orsouw regularly advises on product liability cases, as well as offering regulatory advice to insurers. Market commentators commend his commercial awareness, noting that "he manoeuvres smartly and is honest in his appraisal."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - Insurance - Ranked

Kennedy Van der Laan provides comprehensive advice around insurance regulatory issues, drawing on expertise from its IT, IP, employment and corporate experts. It is experienced in Dutch and European financial services regulation, as well as claims relating to casualty, personal injury, D&O, property and engineering. The team is headed by Erik van Orsouw, Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek, Jan Broekhuizen and Petra Oskam. Van den Broek handles insurance and liability law, and policy drafting and coverage disputes.

Testimonials

'Easy accessible and they have a specialised team for bodily Injury claims'

Chambers Europe 2021 - Insurance - Ranked

Erik van Orsouw is the head of the practice and regularly advises insurers on contentious reinsurance matters. He is also known for assisting with professional liability cases.

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.

Chambers Europe 2020 - Insurance - Ranked

Erik van Orsouw advises international insurers on coverage and liability issues. One interviewee describes him as "down to earth, straightforward and pragmatic." Another adds: "He's very good at thinking outside the box and coming up with practical solutions."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 - Insurance

Kennedy Van der Laan 'has a pragmatic approach, focuses on priorities, and is a great partner'. Peter van den Broek is recommended along with Frits van der Woude and associate Mark Wisse. Senior partners Erik van Orsouw heads the insurance and liability practice and Chris van Dijk has a focus on claims relating to personal injuries. AIG, Zurich, Chubb, and AON are clients and recent work includes advising on large claims in the construction industry; various regulations and advice on insurance and liability issues in connection with the use of asbestos and the insurance implications of product recalls.

Chambers Europe 2019 - Insurance - Ranked

Erik van Orsouw is "extremely responsive, very knowledgeable, and flexible in thinking outside the box," according to one impressed source. His practice includes coverage disputes and professional indemnity matters.

Chambers Europe 2018 - Insurance & Liability - Ranked

"Erik van Orsouw is well regarded by market commentators as a "very notable" lawyer, who is "pleasant to work with." The scope of his expertise includes technical damage claims and coverage disputes, as well as professional indemnity cases involving lawyers, engineers and accountants."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2018 - Insurance & Liability

"Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice handles all kinds of insurance, including directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability, personal injury and medical malpractice. Group head Erik van Orsouw is supported by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek and Jan Broekhuizen. AIG and Zurich are clients."

• Procedeert in meerdere complexe beroepsaansprakelijkheidsgeschillen voor onder meer advocaten, accountants, it bedrijven en verzekeringsmakelaars.
• Adviseert internationale verzekeraar in een zaak op gebied van crimepolis die veel media-aandacht in Nederland heeft.
• Staat verschillende verzekeraars bij (zowel uit de Nederlandse als de Londense verzekeringsmarkt) in dekkingskwesties op het gebied van design & construct.