BLD Ekelmans is a law firm with an international focus. Our lawyers are here to help you overcome the challenges you face in the fields of Insurance & Corporate.
In our insurance practice, we work together with national and international insurers. We specialise in insurance and liability law, providing expertise relevant to our clients. They value our assistance in proceedings and our daily advice.
In our corporate practice, we assist corporations. We offer services including contracts, M&A, advice in employment law, cassation and litigation. Corporate therefore stands for both the companies we work for and the areas of law in which we assist them.
Internationally, we work closely with BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, a law firm and the market leader in Germany in the field of corporate insurance. BLD Ekelmans is the joint brand name of BLD and Ekelmans Advocaten. By combining our knowledge, expertise, and market insights, we can now provide an even better and more comprehensive service and advice to our clients in an ever-changing world.
News & insights
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BLD Spotlight – Recourse under Dutch law
It is important for foreign (international) insurers to be aware that in the Netherlands – in addition to, for example, an exemption clause in the general terms and conditions of a contracting party of the insured – various specific restrictions apply when it comes to seeking recourse for an insurance payout. They may, for example, be confronted with these restrictions if they or their local branch wish to seek recourse in respect of a claim by a Dutch insured party and/or against a Dutch party. Read more
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BLD Ekelmans strengthens employment practice with new partner: Jaouad Seghrouchni
As of 1 June, Jaouad Seghrouchni has joined BLD Ekelmans as a partner in the Employment team. He brings with him more than 10 years of experience in complex national and international employment law matters. With his energetic and approachable style and his focus on building lasting client relationships, he is a valued sparring partner for our clients. Read more
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Outstanding recommendations for the BLD Ekelmans team in the Legal 500 EMEA guide
We are very pleased to share that Legal 500 EMEA ranks our Insurance & Liability team once again. Our clients refer to the insurance team as “a strong player in the market” and value the team’s personal approach and genuine involvement. Read more
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Chambers Europe 2026 ranks BLD Ekelmans as a leading law firm
BLD Ekelmans ranks as one of the best law firms for the insurance sector in the Chambers Europe Guide 2026. We are proud that our Insurance & Liability team is highly recommended. Read more
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A turning point for Dutch bonus rules: why financial institutions should reassess their “Identified Staff”
The 20% bonus cap may be limited to identified staff only. This will change the way in which financial institutions can structure remuneration. At the same time, this is the moment to start preparing for the implementation of the European Pay Transparency Directive. In this article Casper Rooijakkers (Financial Law) and Robert Kütemann (Employment Law) discuss the new bonus rules in the financial sector. Read more
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BLD Ekelmans strengthens team with new partner: Casper Rooijakkers, expert in financial law
On 3 November, Casper Rooijakkers joined BLD Ekelmans as a partner in the Corporate team. Casper specialises in financial law and has more than 12 years of experience in advising and litigating in the field of (international) financial regulations and corporate law issues. Read more
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Ekelmans Advocaten continues as BLD Ekelmans
We are happy to share with you our name change from Ekelmans Advocaten to BLD Ekelmans, starting 1 October 2025. We join forces with the German law firm BLD, the market leader in Germany in the field of (Corporate) Insurance. Read more
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Omnibus proposal: a simplification or complete overhaul of ESG obligations for insurers?
European regulations on sustainability for companies, such as the CSRD (sustainability reporting) and the CSDDD (due diligence), may soon change. With the so-called Omnibus proposal, which is currently before the European Parliament and the Council, the European Commission wants to ease the regulatory burden on businesses. What do these proposed changes entail? And what does this mean for insurers' ESG obligations? Read more
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Outstanding recommendations for BLD Ekelmans in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ranks BLD Ekelmans. Our team is praised for its thorough and extensive knowledge of insurance law and its creative, hardworking and effective approach. One client describes us as “real thought-leaders in their profession (…)”. Read more
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Chambers Europe 2025 ranks BLD Ekelmans as a top law firm
BLD Ekelmans reaffirms its position as one of the best law firms for the Dutch insurance sector. Chambers Europe has ranked our Insurance & Liability team. This recognition highlights our client-focused approach, strategic insight and extensive experience in the field. Read more
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BLD Ekelmans appoints Sanne van der Salm as Lawyer-Partner
With effect from 1 January 2025, Sanne van der Salm has been appointed partner at BLD Ekelmans. Sanne has been with our firm for 9 years as a lawyer specialising in insurance and liability law. She acts as a fraud specialist for health and non-life insurers in often media-sensitive cases. We are very pleased that Sanne is now part of our partner group. Read more
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Concurrence of CAR insurance: primary cover and third-party effect of the “for you clause”
How should the damage be divided in the event of a concurrence of two CAR insurance policies with primary cover and a “for you” clause? One insurer wanted to recover the damage it had paid from the other insurer. The court rejected this claim. In her blog for vast-online.nl, solicitor Marcella de Haan discusses the grounds on which the court of appeal also rejected the claim. Read more