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Op verzoek van aansprakelijkheidsverzekeraars vertegenwoordigt Simone in beroepsaansprakelijkheidszaken onder andere advocaten, notarissen, makelaars en mediators.
Simone is analytisch sterk en komt snel tot de kern van de zaak. Hierdoor schat zij kansen en risico’s goed in en kan zij goed adviseren over de beste strategie in een zaak Verzekerden waarderen het dat Simone hun standpunt op een heldere en overzichtelijke manier weet weer te geven.
Achtergrond
Simone heeft Nederlands recht gestudeerd aan Universiteit van Amsterdam. Tijdens haar bachelor studeerde zij een half jaar aan de Universiteit van Kaapstad in Zuid Afrika. Naast haar studie heeft zij het Honoursprogramma gevolgd en heeft zij gewerkt als juridisch medewerker bij een groot advocatenkantoor. Sinds 2018 is zij als advocaat aan Ekelmans Advocaten verbonden.
Voordat Simone haar rechtenstudie begon, deed zij de modeacademie en werkte zij naast haar studie freelance voor modemerken en – tijdschriften. Hier leerde ze prioriteiten te stellen, realistisch plannen en zich met ijzeren discipline aan deze planning houden. Als advocaat heeft ze hier nog steeds veel profijt van.
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‘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’
‘Jan Ekelmans is an experienced practitioner, with notable experience advising healthcare insurers. His working style is commended as being “very elegant and smart.’
‘One client highlights that the firm’s team is made up of smart people with a lot of knowledge who are still really friendly and social.’