The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ranks Ekelmans Advocaten. 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 (…)”. We are thankful for the continued confidence of our clients, which inspires us to delivering excellence, innovate, and exceed expectations.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 highlights the broad ranging expertise, including matters of healthcare insurance and professional liability, amongst others. The guide also highlights the individual strengths within our team. ‘Renowned insurance lawyer’ Jan Ekelmans leads the practice, bringing extensive experience in casualty, life, and health insurance while excelling in negotiations. Frank Schaaf and Fleur van Kersbergen are recognized as a powerhouse duo, combining rock-solid honourability and unmeasurable knowledge. Rob Kossen is acknowledged as a great litigator, while Astrid van Noort is praised for her deep knowledge, flexibility, and fresh ideas in supporting her client.
Recommendations from our clients:
‘Frank Schaaf and Fleur van Kersbergen are a powerhouse duo with rock-solid honourability and unmeasurable knowledge.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is one of the best lawyers and negotiators I ever met. He is always finding a solution in the interest of his client.’
‘The insurance practice has thorough and extensive knowledge of insurance law. Furthermore, they are creative, hardworking and effective. Fleur van Kersbergen handles cases thoroughly and quickly, always focusing on achieving the best outcome.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is a renowned insurance lawyer with great commercial and social skills. Always friendly and great in creating a constructive environment.’
‘You couldn’t ask for a better lawyer and finer person than Rob Kossen – a great litigator.’
‘Real thought-leaders in their profession. Especially Jan Ekelmans, Astrid van Noort, and Frank Schaaf. Also, in a human respect, it is a great pleasure to work with them.’
‘Astrid van Noort is very knowledgeable and flexible. She is always ready to help and has fresh ideas to support her clients.’
‘The best lawyers’ office in the Netherlands, particularly in regard to their health insurance knowledge.’
About Legal 500
The Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. The rankings highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The Legal 500 research is based on the feedback from clients. An overview of the Legal 500 rankings can be found on the website of Legal 500.
