The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency

‘Skillfull team‘.

‘Johan Valk did excellent work on some difficult files‘.

‘Houthoff is one of our favourite law firms to work with on complex cross-border insolvency matters, and we have built a long-standing relationship and trust with them. Compared to larger firms, Houthoff has a boutique approach with partners that are very committed and are available and responsive during a deal‘.

‘The primary attorney I work with at Houthoff is Frederic Verhoeven. Frederic is available 24/7 and he has a deep understanding of insolvency matters‘.

‘The team has earned a distinguished international reputation. They are a committed and dedicated team with likeable lawyers who have specialist expertise in complex cross-border restructurings and insolvency proceedings. My experience is that their lawyers are hard-working, commercial and solution-oriented‘.

‘Christiaan Zijderveld is an excellent, technical and creative lawyer who is very commercial and client-friendly‘.

‘They provide Commercial advice, clear communication, timely responses, good strategic appreciation, value for money‘.

‘In my view Barbara Rumora-Scheltema is an exceptionally good lawyer combining understanding of the legal technicalities with tactical appreciation of the position of the other parties and was the architect of a satisfactory complicated technical legal outcome‘.

‘It is a strong well balanced team with excellent knowledge on insolvency and security rights especially in the Netherlands but also Europe and US related‘.

‘Robert van Galen is one of the top lawyers with excellent analysis qualities; also advising and litigating in cases before the Dutch Supreme Court. Barbara Rumora is an excellent lawyer with an extra eye for human interaction. She can make the difference.’

‘The practice of the law firm Stibbe is unique because of their cleverness and speed in their work in bankruptcy and restructuring cases. They also stand out for their approachability, reliability and correctness. They are among the top lawyers of the Netherlands‘.

‘Toni van Hees is a top lawyer and is deployed in litigation cases. Toni van Hees excels in everything. He is fast and very knowledgeable and has also made a name for himself in the field of restructuring and insolvency of companies‘.

‘Brenda Katan is involved in general lawyer practice, has less seniority than Toni van Hees, however is one of the best and is a very promising lawyer. Stibbe excels in excellent lawyers!! We’re very happy with them!‘

‘Stibbe provides excellent legal services and is a key player in the Benelux restructuring community with strong young partners‘.

‘Individuals I have worked with in several matters and which have in my view outstanding restructuring law skills include Job van Hooff.’

‘The team is very proactive and responsive, and has a deep knowledge of the matter‘.

‘Barend de Roy is a very competent lawyer, very reliable and available to discuss. Very honest and correct. Working with him means that you are in good hands‘.

‘Barend de Roy van Zuidewijn is an experienced lawyer with over 30 years of experience in Insolvency and Litigation matters. He is pragmatic and ever changing with times in order to deliver the best advice to the client‘.

‘Not only good know how of the legal aspects but also willingness and ability to think along on more strategic topics surounding the insolvency/restructuring theme‘.

‘One of the leading teams. Very pragmatic and commercial team of people, more so than most other parties in the market. Strong international network‘.

‘Jelle Hofland – leader of the team; very pragmatic and commercial. Fun to work with. Isle van Gasteren; made partner last year. Experienced and pragmatic. Evert Verweij; strong up and coming restructuring professional‘.

‘Very professional, experienced, pragmatic and hands on approach. In difficult, complex situations this combination is crucial‘.

‘We have worked mostly with the partners of the team. I have most experience with Marcel Groenewegen and Marlous de Groot. They know their way around‘.

‘Marcel Groenewegen is very experienced and has thorough knowledge of the restructuring and insolvency business in the Netherlands‘.

‘Krijn Hoogenboezem is exceptionally intelligent, yet practical. Also, he is a pleasure to work with in general‘.

‘Wouter Jongepier is very well regarded as a bankruptcy trustee, especially in more complex cases. Krijn Hoogenboezem is a clever, hands-on lawyer, with a broad restructuring practice‘.

‘The Dentons Restructuring and Insolvency team in the Netherlands has an intimate knowledge of insolvency law. The team has a particular strength in, and is best known for, debtor representation, although it regularly advises lenders and sponsors as well‘.

‘The team is engaged and practical, building on their knowledge and experience as court appointed receivers in high profile international matters. They take time to present a solution that helps to achieve my business’s ambition‘.

‘Krijn Hoogenboezem stands out for his can-do approach and practical attitude. High pace thinker. Very approachable, surrounded by a friendly and very competent team. Krijn combines his extensive knowledge on domestic and international insolvency law with his partnership approach‘.

‘In-depth knowledge of corporate law, governance & insolvency matters and corporate liability insurance‘.

‘Strong domestic presence, skilled trustees and team for complex insolvencies‘.

‘Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders, always has a pragmatic and effective approach, but with a very human touch. Very knowledgable in the legal field‘.

‘Kees van der Meent is focused and results driven. Very nice to work with, also very realistic‘.

‘Florent is a modern Dutch law firm, very international oriented. In my experience, it is particularly strong in fraud and asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, and complex litigation. They are very pragmatic in their approach and good value for money‘.

‘Hanneke de Coninck-Smolders has a good knowledge of the Dutch insolvency law and is an experienced trustee. Hanneke is a strategic thinker who is not afraid to litigate if necessary‘.

‘Kees van der Meent has great negotiating skills as a trustee‘.

‘An experienced team who are used to dealing with high profile and complex cases. Consistent strength in depth throughout the team.‘

‘Vincent Vroom gives measured advice in a practical and balanced way. His calm demeanour cools the hottest of situations in meetings.‘

‘Accesible team, great knowledge of the shipping sector and restructuring processes‘.

‘They are well prepared to keep the oversight in highly complex transactions while keeping the communication condensed and well explained‘.

‘It was a cross border finance matter. The smooth cooperation between UK and Dutch teams makes them unique‘.

‘We worked with a DLA team on a complicated and challenging matter that took us across international and EU borders. They were able to work seamlessly in all jurisdictions and in a pragmatic manner‘.

‘Marc Molhuysen is the senior restructuring partner who we recently worked with. Marc was always very calm and pragmatic in his dealings with other advisors and clients. He has a rather unique view that encompasses both business and legal giving input into both. He makes constructive suggestions to complex situations‘.

‘DLA is friendly, pro-active, looks for a pragmatic solution and has a good network in Europe‘.

‘Marc Molhuijsen is very likable and a pragmatic lawyer with good people skills. Usually works on the more difficult stakeholder assignments‘.

‘Worked with Jasper Berkenbosch and Erik Schuurs, who are both very pragmatic and look out for creditor’s interests when acting as bankruptcy trustees‘.

‘High level administration and bankruptcy trustee practice, good lawyers, commercial and solution driven‘.

‘A trully experienced team in the field of the more complex and cross-border restructurings and insolvency procedures. Besides, their knowledge on complex financial and securities issues differ them from other practices as this knowledge enables them to have a deep understanding‘.

‘The team of Jasper Berkenbosch (partner) and his senior associate Erik Schuurs is a pleasure to work with. Jasper Berkenbosch is highly experienced which is reflected by his fast and advanced understanding of the situation. He knows what to do. Erik Schuurs is a smart and pragmatic backup who works well with Jasper and the clients. Sid Pepels is bright associate who acts firmly when needed‘.

‘Very professional‘.

‘Stefan Van Rossum was great‘.

‘Their high level of knowledge makes them one of the better practices to work with. Also their decisiveness and tenacity distinguishes them from others‘.

‘They have practical and thorough knowledge of insolvency and restructuring law, specifically of the Retail sector and are acknowledged as such by their competitors in the Netherlands. They are perceived as a top (niche) firm for insolvency‘.

‘Willem Jan Van Andel – eminence grise of insolvency laws. Remco Vermaire – very practical and hands-on approach. Noor Zetteler – upcoming with broad knowledge on insolvency‘.

‘The team houses all disciplines we as a real estate financier need in our daily work regarding insolvency, foreclosure and litigation. The team has very good in depth knowledge of the law and how to use it in approaching difficult cases and files. Compared to other firms Wijn & Stael delivers outstanding work‘.

‘Great company to work with. Even under great pressure the quality, communication and personal relationship is excellent.‘

‘Hands on mentality, no nonsense. They keep calm and are great advisers in a stressful environment and at stressful times.‘

‘Buren has a very good team headed by Martijn Vermeeren. They are very well informed in the healthcare cases in which I have worked together with them in my capacity as bankruptcy trustee of their client Slotervaart hospital.‘

‘Martijn Vermeeren is a very good professional with much experience in healthcare cases, he is trustee of a hospital in Spijkenisse. Peter Rijken is also a very talented adviser/trustee. They have a very good reputation.‘

‘Highly motivated and engaged.‘

‘Knowledge of the market, short lines of communication, ideal sparring partner.‘

‘Erwin Bos is a sharp analytical lawyer, capable of rendering quick answers and results.‘

‘Great guys in the Rotterdam region, seasoned practitioners.‘

‘Marcel Windt: well respected very senior partner with excellent standing. Michiel Bindels: silent force behind the partners, excellent legal skills and good and efficient negotiator.‘

‘I find the team thorough and very professional. They know exactly what they are talking about and go to the extreme for their customers.‘

‘We worked together with Ruben Leeuwenburgh and Lisette Smits van Oyen. They come up with solutions and ideas that not everyone could have imagined for us. They keep pace in the process so that no delays occur.‘