ekelmans & meijer advocaten

What ekelmans & meijer advocaten does

BLD Ekelmans N.V., trading as BLD Ekelmans, is a privately held Dutch law firm headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, specializing in insurance and corporate legal services. The firm operates two primary practice groups: an Insurance practice serving national and international insurers with expertise in insurance law, liability, professional liability, D&O, technical and healthcare insurance, data & cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and compliance for insurers; and a Corporate practice serving enterprises with corporate law, M&A, employment law, cassation and expert litigation, compliance, and a German Desk for cross-border matters. The firm is jointly branded with BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, the German market leader in Corporate Insurance, creating an international Benelux-DACH legal network.

The firm generates revenue through professional legal advisory services billed on hourly rates or fixed fee arrangements negotiated case-by-case, with no public pricing. Distribution is direct: B2B engagements with insurers and corporate enterprises acquired through reputation, industry recognition, and professional referrals. The firm maintains a multilingual presence (Dutch, German, English) across its website, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters, webinars, industry events, and thought leadership publications to support inbound demand and brand building.

Ranked in both Chambers Europe 2026 and Legal 500 EMEA for the insurance sector, BLD Ekelmans is positioned as a recognized boutique for insurance and corporate law in the Netherlands. Operational footprint is anchored by a single headquarters office in The Hague, with international reach achieved through the BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr partnership rather than owned offices abroad. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or public listing.

Name

ekelmans & meijer advocaten

Legal name

BLD Ekelmans N.V.

Website

https://ekelmansenmeijer.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BLD Ekelmans is a privately held Dutch law firm headquartered in The Hague that provides specialized insurance and corporate legal services to national and international insurers and enterprises, jointly branded with Germany's BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Other Insurance Related Activities (52429), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Management Liability (D&O/EPL/Fiduciary) (FSAJAGAD), Professional Liability (E&O) (FSAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Insurance law advisory
• Corporate legal services
• Liability law practice
• Employment law services
• Litigation and cassation

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: BLD Ekelmans generates revenue through providing legal advisory services to national and international insurers (insurance practice) and corporate enterprises (corporate practice). Services include insurance law, liability law, corporate law, employment law, litigation, and compliance advisory. Revenue is derived from professional service fees, typically billed on hourly rates or fixed fee arrangements for specific legal matters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BLD Ekelmans is a Dutch law firm that provides specialized legal advisory, litigation, and compliance services to national and international insurers and corporate enterprises. Its Insurance practice covers insurance law, liability, D&O, professional liability, data & cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and various insurance subspecialties (healthcare, technical, income/absenteeism). Its Corporate practice covers corporate law, M&A, employment law, cassation and expert litigation, compliance, and a German Desk for cross-border work through its partnership with BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr.

Product overview

BLD Ekelmans is a unified law firm service offering (not a platform), providing Insurance & Corporate legal services through specialized practice areas. The Insurance practice covers insurance, liability, compliance for insurers, data & cybersecurity, professional liability, D&O, fraud prevention, income/absenteeism, property insurance, technical insurance, and healthcare insurance. The Corporate practice encompasses corporate law, employment law, cassation/litigation, compliance for enterprises, and a German Desk. The firm operates in partnership with BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr (Germany) to deliver international services.

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Products and services

• Insurance Practice (Verzekering) Legal advisory and litigation services for insurance companies covering insurance law, claims handling, and daily advisory. Target audience: national and international insurers and insurance underwriting firms.
• Corporate Practice Corporate legal services for enterprises including contracts, M&A, employment law, cassation and litigation support. Target audience: corporate enterprises in the Netherlands and cross-border.
• Liability Law (Aansprakelijkheid) Legal services in liability law covering professional liability, director liability, and general claims disputes. Target audience: insurance companies and corporate enterprises.
• Compliance for Insurers (Compliance voor verzekeraars) Compliance advisory services designed specifically for insurance companies, addressing regulatory and operational compliance requirements. Target audience: insurance companies.
• Data & Cybersecurity Desk Specialized legal services addressing data protection (GDPR) and cybersecurity matters. Target audience: insurance companies and corporate clients.
• Employment Law (Arbeidsrecht) Employment law advisory and litigation services for corporate clients handling complex national and international employment matters, including reorganisations and dismissals. Target audience: corporate enterprises.
• Cassation and Expert Litigation Supreme Court (cassation) proceedings and expert litigation services for complex and high-stakes disputes. Target audience: insurance companies and corporate enterprises.
• Compliance for Enterprises (Compliance voor ondernemingen) Compliance advisory services for businesses and enterprises addressing regulatory obligations across sectors. Target audience: corporate enterprises.
• German Desk Specialized legal services for German clients and cross-border cooperation, coordinated with BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr in Germany. Target audience: German clients and Dutch corporates with German operations.
• Fraud Prevention (Fraudebestrijding) Legal services for fraud prevention and combatting, including advisory on AI applications for fraud detection. Target audience: insurance companies.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BLD Bach Langheid DallmayrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr is a German law firm and market leader in Germany for (Corporate) Insurance law. BLD Ekelmans is the shared brand name of BLD and Ekelmans Advocaten. The partnership enables the bundling of knowledge, expertise, and market insights to serve clients better across borders, particularly in the insurance and corporate sectors. The combined entity allows BLD Ekelmans to advise clients more broadly and effectively in a rapidly changing world.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stibbe: Amsterdam-based full-service firm with insurance and liability practices advising Dutch and international insurers and corporates. Comparable as a leading Dutch legal advisor with similar client base.
• NautaDutilh: Major Dutch law firm with strong insurance, liability, and corporate practices. Comparable as a Dutch-headquartered firm advising international insurers on complex liability and regulatory matters.
• Houthoff: Leading Dutch full-service law firm headquartered in Amsterdam with strong insurance, corporate, and litigation practices. Directly comparable as a top-tier Dutch legal advisor to insurers and corporates.
• Loyens & Loeff: Dutch-Benelux law firm with notable insurance, corporate, and employment practices, particularly relevant for cross-border insurers and corporates operating in the Netherlands.
• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: Premier Dutch corporate and litigation law firm serving major Dutch and international corporates, including insurers. Comparable as a high-end Dutch legal services provider with international reach.
• BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr: German law firm and the explicit strategic partner of BLD Ekelmans under a shared brand. Market leader in Germany for Corporate Insurance law; directly comparable in insurance-law specialization and cross-border insurer advisory.

Broad incumbents

• CMS Netherlands: Part of the global CMS network with a Dutch office serving insurers and corporates across insurance, corporate, and employment matters. Comparable as an international full-service competitor with insurance specialization.
• DAC Beachcroft: UK-headquartered insurance and liability specialist with European offices. Comparable as a dedicated insurance-law firm serving insurer clients with claims, coverage, and regulatory advisory.
• Clyde & Co: Global law firm with deep insurance and reinsurance specialty, including a strong Dutch presence. Comparable as a specialist insurance-law advisor serving international insurers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Kennedys: International insurance and liability specialist law firm serving insurers across Europe. Comparable as a specialty insurance-law competitor, though operating globally rather than Benelux-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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