Marcella de Haan
Marcella de Haan is a lawyer/partner at Ekelmans Advocaten. With more than 17 years of experience, she is an expert in the field of insurance and liability law. Marcella is a leading lawyer not only in the Engineering practice, but also in Professional Liability and Corporate Liability.
Expertises
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Her extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, accumulated during her years of work experience at a large insurance company, enables her to understand and resolve complex legal issues. Marcella understands the processes and challenges faced by insurers and always knows how to put her clients’ interests first. With great expertise, market knowledge and her down-to-earth empathetic approach, she knows well what clients want and gets to the point quickly.
Marcella is known as a talented litigator, both in civil court and before arbitration boards and dispute committees. Her strength lies not only in successfully resolving disputes, but also in preventing them.
Lecturer and author
In addition to her work as a lawyer, Marcella shares her knowledge, among other things, as a guest lecturer at the Insurance Law Course of the University of Amsterdam and Erasmus University (subject Professional Liability).
She is also an editorial board member of the online journal Insurance Law, Liability, Damage and Supervision (VAST) and a board member of the Insurance Law Association. Marcella has several publications to her credit, including the Professional Liability Handbook and the Insurance Law Compendium.
Background and education
Marcella began her career at Ekelmans Lawyers, where she worked as an attorney from 2007 to 2012. She then made the move to NN Advocaten, where she also assumed operational management since 2020. In 2016, she completed the postgraduate Grotius course in Business and Liability cum laude. In October 2024, she returned to Ekelmans Advocaten, where she now continues to strengthen the insurance practice as a partner.
News
‘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.’
‘Very professional, reliable and cooperative.’
‘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.’
‘Ekelmans are always willing to help and always willing to go the extra mile.’
‘(..) the office has clout and extensive specialist knowledge’
‘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.’
‘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’
‘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.’
‘What makes this office unique is that it has a high standard, but at the same time is also transparent and easily approachable.’
‘Ekelmans Advocaten – Insurance & Corporate’s ability to quickly solve difficult situations makes them a priceless asset to clients.’
This firm is renowned for its litigation expertise and has a long track record advising on high-profile cases before the Supreme Court.