Growing Brexit-related demand for an EU presence has prompted Dutch firm NautaDutilh, one of the largest law firms in Benelux region, to launch a new insurance and reinsurance practice in Luxembourg.

The firm, which practises Dutch, Belgian and Luxembourg law, has hired counsel Miryam Lassalle from local Luxembourg law firm Arendt & Medernachas to lead a team of two banking associates, and an additional undisclosed hire from a rival firm's insurance practice.

Miryam Lassalle, NautaDutilh

The team will form part of the firm's banking and finance offering and was launched earlier this year in response to growing demand from insurance clients to open offices in Luxembourg, to maintain an EU presence after the UK's departure.