Stijn Franken
Expertise
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Work highlights
Stijn successfully defended Dutch/UK insurers in a multi-billion euro US asbestos claim and British American Tobacco in the first-ever Dutch tobacco claim. Stijn is presently representing insurers (Aegon, Achmea) in mass claims pertaining to unit-linked life insurances and advising on the coverage of various large directors' liability claims (LyondellBasell Industries, Fortis, Imtech).
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What others say
- 'A star, and an excellent lawyer and academic.'
Chambers Europe 2022 - 'High level of expertise by Stijn Franken.'
The Legal 500 2021 - 'He is extremely intelligent. If I had a technical insurance matter, I would go to him.'
Chambers Europe 2021 - 'Sjoerd Meijer and Stijn Franken are both exceptional lawyers who have in-depth knowledge of the insurance market in the Netherlands and also have a strong network.'
The Legal 500 2020 - 'Absolutely excellent, Rolls-Royce service.'
Chambers Europe 2020 - 'He's a wonderful insurance lawyer, just top-notch.'
Chambers Europe 2020
- 'A star, and an excellent lawyer and academic.'
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Ancillary functions
Stijn is lecturing insurance law at Leiden University, product liability law at Grotius Academy, a board member of various law associations (VASR, VvVW), and a member of the editorial staff of two legal journals (AV&S, Bb).
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Qualifications
Stijn graduated in law from the University of Leiden in 1992 and obtained a master's degree from the University of London. He joined NautaDutilh in 1994 and became a partner in 2003.