Chris van Dijk
Specialismen
AVB / Property / Product aansprakelijkheid / Product recall / Technische verzekeringen / Bouwschade / Medische aansprakelijkheid / Werkgeversaansprakelijkheid / Verkeersaansprakelijkheid en whiplash / Fraude / Ongevallenverzekering, reisverzekering en levensverzekering / Art / Mediation.
Profiel
Chris van Dijk is een van de medeoprichters van ons kantoor. Daarnaast is hij partner Verzekering & Aansprakelijkheid. Hij vertegenwoordigt cliënten in verzekering-, schade- en aansprakelijkheidszaken. Chris is gespecialiseerd in grote materiële schades, personenschade, medische, werkgevers-, beroeps-en productaansprakelijkheid. Daarnaast is Chris werkzaam als mediator.
Een breed scala nevenactiviteiten biedt Chris een ruime basis om elke zaak vanuit een breed perspectief te doorgronden. Naast praktiserend advocaat en mediator is Chris raadsheer-plaatsvervanger in het Hof Arnhem-Leeuwarden. Hij zit in het Regionaal Tuchtcollege voor de Gezondheidszorg Amsterdam en in het Hof van Discipline voor de advocatuur. Chris is docent bij Grotius Academie en Stichting Studiecentrum Rechterlijke Macht (SSR). Daarnaast is hij actief als auteur en redacteur van verschillende vakpublicaties. Hij publiceert onder meer in het Nederlands Juristenblad, het Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Burgerlijk Recht, Aansprakelijkheid Verzekering & Schade en het Tijdschrift voor vergoeding Personenschade.
Chris is lid van het team voor Recall Solutions, een samenwerking met schade-expertisebureau Sedgwick en communicatieadviesbureau Bex* communicatie. Een unieke bundeling van drie specialismen op het gebied van product recall. Eén loket waar u dag en nacht terecht kunt voor alle services die u nodig heeft tijdens een acuut voedsel- of productveiligheidsprobleem, of bij de voorbereiding dan wel nasleep van een recall. Ook is Chris plaatsvervangend lid van de Kamer voor Langlopende Letselschadezaken (arbitrage) van de Letselschaderaad.
Aanbevelingen
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 - Insurance - Tier 1
Kennedy Van der Laan advises on standalone insurance law and associated regulatory issues, covering both Dutch and European matters for a client roster that includes insurers, brokers and public bodies. The group handles a range of insurance products, with particular focus placed on casualty, property and engineering and financial lines coverage in addition to a growing class actions practice. The insurance side of the practice is headed by a team consisting of Erik van Orsouw, Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek and Petra Oskam, with Jan Broekhuizen taking the lead on matters of insurance regulation. Marit van der Pool joined the firm’s partnership ranks in September 2023, with a defence and coverage practice centred around D&O and professional indemnity claims.Chambers Europe 2024 - Insurance - Ranked
Chris Van Dijk advises domestic insurers on regulatory issues and claims in the healthcare sector.
"Chris Van Dijk is extremely pleasant to work with; he has authority in his field."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Insurance - Tier 1
Kennedy Van der Laan advises on EU and Dutch financial regulation relating to insurance, as well as handling claims concerning casualty, property and engineering, and reviewing policies. The firm has a strong focus on claims and policy drafting, and clients include insurers, both domestic and international, insurance brokers, pools and loss adjusters. As a member of the international network of Global Access Lawyers, the firm has access to global expertise in insurance and liability law. The insurance practice is led by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek, Erik van Orsouw and Petra Oskam, with Jan Broekhuizen leading the regulatory insurance team. Marit van der Pool specialises in both defence and coverage work in professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ liability matters.
Testimonials
‘Chris van Dijk: brilliant lawyer. Does a lot of investigation. Able to make difficult things easy to understand. A friendly personality, also towards the opponent.’
Chambers Europe 2023 - Insurance - Ranked
Chris Van Dijk advises domestic insurers on regulatory issues and claims in the healthcare sector. "Chris Van Dijk is a unique lawyer with a lot of knowledge and a sharp vision."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Insurance - Tier 1
Reflective of Kennedy Van der Laan‘s presence in the insurance market, it generates mandates from a wide variety of clients, notably insurance companies active in the Netherlands, insurance brokers, loss adjusters, insurance brokers and corporates. The firm is highly active in insurance regulatory matters (an area that is led by Jan Broekhuizen), and it also provides assistance with policy drafting and reviews of policy wording. In addition, insurance claims are another key pillar of the practice; a name to note in this space is Peter van den Broek, whose workload includes international claims and construction-related coverage disputes. Frits van der Woude focuses on policy disputes and professional indemnity claims, and he is also an expert in in D&O liability and professional liability. Chris van Dijk and Petra Oskam are particularly well-known for their personal injury expertise. Erik van Orsouw is another experienced practitioner at the firm.
Chambers Europe 2022 - Insurance - Ranked
Chris Van Dijk advises international and domestic insurers on a wide range of liability cases, with a particular focus on professional and product liability matters. Clients emphasise his position as "an authority on the market" and identify him as "someone who is always going for solutions."
Chambers Europe 2021 - Insurance - Ranked
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - Insurance
The team at Kennedy Van der Laan 'provides practical solutions' and also stands out for its 'strong personal relationship' with clients. The firm has a strong record in advising on all aspects of Dutch and European financial services regulation applicable to insurers, brokers and other insurance distributors, as well as assisting with claims and reviewing policy wordings. The 'experienced' Peter van den Broek specialises in product recall. For corporate insurance matters, Jan Broekhuizen is the name to note and Erik van Orsouw leads on work with insurance brokers and intermediaries. Also recommended are Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Petra Oskam and senior associate Mark Wisse.
Chambers Europe 2020 - Insurance - Ranked
Chris Van Dijk is renowned for handling complex and high-profile personal injury and professional liability matters. One market commentator describes him as "well known and excellent," while another states: "What is very good is that he is capable of looking at things from both sides. He is capable of going off the path and bringing people together."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 - Insurance
Kennedy Van der Laan 'has a pragmatic approach, focuses on priorities, and is a great partner'. Peter van den Broek is recommended along with Frits van der Woude and associate Mark Wisse. Senior partners Erik van Orsouw heads the insurance and liability practice and Chris van Dijk has a focus on claims relating to personal injuries. AIG, Zurich, Chubb, and AON are clients and recent work includes advising on large claims in the construction industry; various regulations and advice on insurance and liability issues in connection with the use of asbestos and the insurance implications of product recalls.
Chambers Europe 2019 - Insurance - Ranked
Chris Van Dijk is especially well placed to handle employer's liability and property damage claims. He acts for a range of leading global insurers and has strong expertise in personal injury cases.
Chambers Europe 2018 - Insurance & Liability - Ranked
"Chris Van Dijk is regarded by market commentators as "an excellent lawyer," who focuses on a range of matters in the insurance and liability space. He has particular expertise in professional indemnity and employers' liability claims, as well as material damage insurance."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2018 - Insurance & Liability
"Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice handles all kinds of insurance, including directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability, personal injury and medical malpractice. Group head Erik van Orsouw is supported by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek and Jan Broekhuizen. AIG and Zurich are clients."
