Mr Robert van Faassen > Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. > Utrecht, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile
Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. Offices
MALIESINGEL 20
3581 BE UTRECHT
PO BOX 354, 3500 AJ UTRECHT
Netherlands
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Mr Robert van Faassen
Work Department
Restructuring_ Insolvency
Position
Partner
Career
Robert van Faassen has worked at Wijn & Stael since 2010 and focuses his practice on bankruptcy law, restructuring, corporate law and financing. He is regularly appointed as trustee in bankruptcy cases and also assists other trustees in legal investigations and the settlement of large bankruptcy claims. Robert also counsels companies and directors on issues relating to bankruptcy, restructuring or financing.
Deliberative and Respectful
Robert is a solid attorney and trustee, who handles bankruptcies in a decisive and efficient manner. “I enjoy being the hub and being responsible for settling a bankruptcy – with respect for the interests of all parties involved – in the best possible way. It’s also energizing to help bankrupt companies, which are fundamentally healthy, make a fresh start within a few weeks.” Even in advisory cases, Robert advocates for his client’s interests and operates in a deliberative and efficient manner.
Wealth of Experience
Over the past ten years, Robert has gained a wealth of experience in all kinds of bankruptcies, moratoriums and offering creditor agreements.
Memberships
- Member Nederlandse Vereniging voor herstructurering
- Member INSOLAD
- Board member of business association, Fluwelen Handvat
- Member Insol Europe
- Member Dutch Turnaround Association
Education
- Oversaw the settlement of the moratorium for the administrator of a vehicle manufacturer and the provision of an arrangement with creditors, enabling the company to continue its operations after a complex and extensive process without debts.
- Represented a large listed retailer during a bankruptcy process to safeguard its interests in the goods it had delivered. Despite the complex negotiations with the trustee, the client walked away with a great result.
Lawyer Rankings
Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency
The Utrecht-based restructuring and insolvency group at Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. is adept at handling the range of related matters in both domestic and international contexts; such matters frequently involve high values. Its varied client list features those from sectors ranging from telecoms and retail, to healthcare and tech. The practice is overseen by a multitude of specialists, being financial specialist Noor Zetteler who frequently advises clients on liability issues and internal investigations matters, Willem Jan van Andel, Remco Vermaire, who provides ‘tailor-made’ advice, and Robert van Faassen. Anne Mennens is a key associate in the team.