Sanne van der Salm
Sanne van der Salm specialises in combatting fraud for health and non-life insurers. She also frequently gives advice and conducts litigation in insurance cases relating to personal injury, occupational disability and professional liability. Sanne is an enthusiastic and committed lawyer who finds it important to have a warm, personal working relationship with her clients.
Expertises
CV
In fraud cases, Sanne not only represents her clients in the civil courts but also knows how to get a good result in the associated disciplinary and criminal proceedings. For example, she made sure that a fraudulent healthcare professional not only had to repay a large sum of money but also had to face the disciplinary consequences of his wrongful actions.
Insurers appreciate Sanne’s help in combatting fraud as efficiently and effectively as possible. To give an example, she advised one major insurance company on how to optimise collaboration between all the departments involved in tackling fraud.
Sanne enjoys cases where the evidence is complex. She searches for the missing pieces of the puzzle like a true detective and gives her clients practical advice about the following steps in the investigation. She sees it as a challenge to present what are often extensive investigations succinctly and clearly.
Background
Sanne studied Dutch law at Leiden University, majoring in criminal law. She started her legal career in 2012 working for a large legal aid organisation. Here she worked on the legal assessment of court cases, liability issues, disciplinary cases, disputes about insurance cover, and complaints. This experience has given Sanne a good understanding of the issues her clients face.
Sanne enjoys passing on her knowledge to others by giving courses and workshops. In addition to her job as a lawyer, she also teaches on the Insurance Fraud Control Coordinator course run by NIBE-SVV and she edits the professional competence tool developed by the corporate insurance association VNAB.
News & insights
‘Very professional, reliable and cooperative.’
‘The team of Ekelmans is very experienced and professional. Our cooperation with several specialized lawyers of their team has always been at a high quality level. It is a pleasure to work with them. Ekelmans is a knowledge partner in several domains of our association of insurers.’
‘The kindness of the people, the knowledge, their principles, their fast way of working.’
‘Consistent quality and thorough approach to litigation, combined with an honourable style.’
‘Ekelmans team is a highly competitive firm with no match regarding corporate/insurance work. The team understands the commercial and practical aspects of the insurance industry like no other.’
‘Frank Schaaf has massive knowledge of the local and international industry, and his capacity for focusing in on the really important details makes him a valuable asset to his clients. Assisted by the magnificent associate Fleur van Kersberg, the work she delivers is pristine.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is very good in court: he is very articulate and outspoken, so he can present the case in a very good manner.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is an experienced practitioner, with notable experience advising healthcare insurers. He also assists with reinsurance matters, as well as with disputes relating to D&O liability, business interruptions and fraud.’
‘Jan is very knowledgeable and able to think along with us about the results we need.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is a brilliant lawyer. He is witty and very clever.’
‘Ekelmans always responds quickly and communicates clearly.’
‘Ekelmans are always willing to help and always willing to go the extra mile.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is an excellent litigator, with a good sense of humour.’
‘Ekelmans and Astrid van Noort are heads on, proactive and highly professional.’
‘Fleur Van Kersbergen is the “go to lawyer” for professional liability matters as well as a perfect option for cross border issues or international clients doing business in The Netherlands.’
‘Frank Schaaf is an absolute leader with massive knowledge in both the local and foreign insurance markets. A very strong and reliable lawyer.’
‘Daan Spoormans – Young, innovative and high knowledge’.
‘(..) the office has clout and extensive specialist knowledge’