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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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‘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.’
‘Not only do they give well-founded legal advice, they also know how to solve insurance issues in a more pragmatic way, while taking into account the interests of all parties involved. Something that is essential in the insurance business.’
‘A great person to work with is Frank Schaaf. He has a lot of substantive knowledge and is extremely driven. If necessary, he works day and night to achieve a certain result.’
‘Another aspect is that the people are very approachable. We have a very good collaboration with them and we can just pick up the phone and give them a quick call to ask a question without being billed for the nitty gritty things. They really take the time to help you.’
‘Their knowledge sets them apart. It is an office that specializes in insurance and liability’
‘Jan Ekelmans is the partner who stands out in strategic thinking. He knows exactly when it is time to offer a settlement and when not. In coverage discussions, too, he knows how to convey the insurer’s point of view in a firm but customer-friendly manner.’
‘Another thing that makes the firm unique is how they involve the client in legal cases, both in terms of content and procedure.’
‘The people I work with are, without exception, nice and very approachable. They go the extra mile when necessary. The way in which they take the lead in a file is pleasant, without losing sight of the role of the client.’
‘The strong points of this office are its specialisms, complemented by an excellent ability to propagate and maintain cohesion as well as mutual cooperation. This strongly benefits file handling.’