Lucas specialises in commercial litigation with an emphasis on product liability and claims arising from health and safety incidents. He frequently advises as defence counsel in complex and media-sensitive matters related to all aspects of liability claims, both contractual and claims, representing companies, their directors and/or insurers.

In addition, Lucas has over 12 years’ experience of acting for global manufacturers and insurers in relation to product liability claims, risk management, product safety, construction litigation, coverage disputes and claims arising from health and safety incidents. He regularly assists clients in liability defence (including group litigation claims) and acts for domestic and global product manufacturers and clients in various industries, including construction, health and safety, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and transportation and logistics.

  • LL.M. Civil Law (Leiden University)
  • Diploma in Legal Studies (University of Oxford)
  • LL.B. Law (Leiden University)
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2012

Expertises

Litigation
Business disputes can have a major impact on your organisation's reputation, continuity and financial position. Conflicts are becoming increasingly common due to growing regulation and social pressure. Shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, directors' liability and collective actions invariably call for a well thought-out strategy and a thorough understanding of the sector.
Insurance & Reinsurance
The insurance sector has been facing a series of major challenges for a number of years. Economies of scale are more vital than ever, so mergers and acquisitions are the order of the day. This is combined with intensifying regulation and pressure on premiums. The corporate market is having to manage increasingly complex products and rising claim costs.
Health, Safety & Environment
Houthoff’s HSE Team advises and litigates on the full spectrum of HSE matters from civil, administrative and criminal law perspectives and offers 24/7 support and scalable expertise during incidents.
Class Actions
Companies, financial institutions and governmental bodies increasingly find themselves confronted with mass claims in the Netherlands, often initiated by well-funded claim vehicles. Over the past decade, the Dutch jurisdiction has emerged as a popular hub for such claims.
Litigation
Business disputes can have a major impact on your organisation's reputation, continuity and financial position. Conflicts are becoming increasingly common due to growing regulation and social pressure. Shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, directors' liability and collective actions invariably call for a well thought-out strategy and a thorough understanding of the sector.
Insurance & Reinsurance
The insurance sector has been facing a series of major challenges for a number of years. Economies of scale are more vital than ever, so mergers and acquisitions are the order of the day. This is combined with intensifying regulation and pressure on premiums. The corporate market is having to manage increasingly complex products and rising claim costs.
Health, Safety & Environment
Houthoff’s HSE Team advises and litigates on the full spectrum of HSE matters from civil, administrative and criminal law perspectives and offers 24/7 support and scalable expertise during incidents.
Class Actions
Companies, financial institutions and governmental bodies increasingly find themselves confronted with mass claims in the Netherlands, often initiated by well-funded claim vehicles. Over the past decade, the Dutch jurisdiction has emerged as a popular hub for such claims.

Recommended

Legal 500

Insurance (2025 Edition)

Publications

13 March 2023
13 March 2023
Herziening van de richtlijn productaansprakelijkheid. Maandblad voor Vermogensrecht.
21 December 2021
21 December 2021
Reactie op de internetconsultatie van de Regeling tegemoetkoming stoffengerelateerde beroepsziekten.. Houthoff.
11 November 2021
11 November 2021
De waarschuwingsplicht voor producenten: wanneer wetenschap tot waarschuwen moet leiden. AV&S.
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