Ellen Saman-Kole

Ellen Saman-Kole is an experienced legal professional currently serving as General Counsel and Exco Member at Verbrugge Terminals since September 2020. Additionally, Ellen operates ESK Legal as Owner and Independent Interim Legal Counsel, focusing on commercial contracts, contract management, and compliance since October 2019. Ellen previously worked as a Member of the Editorial Board at Wolters Kluwer, where editing case law in maritime, transport, and insurance matters occurred between March 2018 and October 2020. As General Counsel at Royal IHC from October 2014 to September 2019, responsibilities included heading the legal department, advising on legal strategies, and managing corporate entities worldwide. Prior experience also includes serving as a Senior Associate at AKD N.V. from October 2005 to October 2014, specializing in complex commercial contracts and litigation management. Ellen has lectured on Private International Law at the University of Amsterdam and holds degrees from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Grotius Vervoerrecht. Specialties encompass maritime law, commercial litigation, and compliance.