Arthur Hedeman
Arthur Hedeman qualified as a lawyer in 2010 and specialises in liability, construction and insurance law.
Arthur has a wealth of experience with commercial claims, policy disputes and technical loss. He advises companies on managing their liability risks, and drafts contracts and standard terms and conditions.
His understanding of construction law as well as insurance law is invaluable in settling claims for damage caused by construction work. Arthur’s particular area of expertise are the connections between different building contracts and the types of insurance that are relevant to construction. Examples are the AVB, CAR, VGV, BOV, Brand and insurance against machinery breakdown, damage to land-based equipment and goods in transit.
Arthur regularly advises on complex liability and policy issues. His clients trust his specialist knowledge and strategic insight. Although Arthur prefers to resolve matters pragmatically, he will not hesitate to litigate if necessary.
Outside activities
- Annotator for the journal Jurisprudentie Liability (JA)
- Annotator for the journal Rechtspraak Aansprakelijkheids- en Verzekeringsrecht (RAV)
- Guest lecturer master’s program Insurance & Liability at Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Guest lecturer in Professional Liability Accountant at University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Member of the Construction Lawyers’ Association (VBR-A)
- Member of the Liability and Compensation Law Association (VASR)
- Member of the Association for Insurance Research (VVVW)
Publications
- ‘Concurrence of CAR insurances’, JA 2019, 79;
- ‘Immaterial damage. Can the civil court award an additional amount of compensation after this claim has already been (fully) awarded in the criminal proceedings?’, RAV 2019, 19;
- ‘CAR insurance: insured interest, material damage, insured maintenance period’, JA 2018, 106;
- ‘Proportional liability. What is the probability that the claimant had successfully completed his studies and can the claimant claim reimbursement of paid tuition fees and loss of free time?’, RAV 2018, 90;
- ‘Cost of party expert. Can the defendants claim reimbursement of the costs of the party expert engaged by them?’, RAV 2017, 75;
- ‘Recognition of liability. Can a liability insurer renege on acknowledging the insured’s liability if there are serious doubts about the reliability of the statements made by the insured?’, RAV 2017, 26.
