Mr Remco Vermaire > Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. > Utrecht, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.
MALIESINGEL 20
3581 BE UTRECHT
PO BOX 354, 3500 AJ UTRECHT
Netherlands

Work Department

Restructuring & Insolvency

Position

Partner

Career

Remco Vermaire has been with Wijn & Stael since 2002 and is an attorney and partner with the firm. He counsels major financial institutions, such as banks, private lenders and leasing companies, on financing, securities and leasing matters, while counseling financial institutions and directors of companies on (extensive) restructuring.​

Driven Attorney for Complex Cases
Remco is a driven attorney who values close cooperation with his clients. Precise and meticulous, he has a wealth of litigation and negotiation experience and always has an eye for detail, even when working under pressure. He immerses himself in the various interests and has the ability to capture the essence. “I enjoy the challenge of solving complex legal puzzles and turning them into pragmatic solutions for my clients. Working with the client motivates me to bring a complicated case to a successful conclusion.”

Experience in Bankruptcy and Banking Issues
Because of his years-long background as trustee and administrator, Remco is well-versed in (pre)bankruptcy issues. He was contracted out for a period of time to a large financial institution and has specific banking knowledge of CDD processes and fraud cases.

Memberships

  • Guest lecturer, Utrecht University/Utrecht Law College
  • Lecturer, Vocational Training Program for Attorneys
  • Member, professional associations INSOLAD and INSOL Europe
  • Author of articles published in various legal journals

Education

  • Financial Economics for Trustees, specialist program, cum laude, 2009, Grotius Academy
  • Insolvency Law, specialist program, cum laude, 2007, Grotius Academy
  • Private Law, cum laude, 2000, Utrecht University
  • HEAO Real Estate/Brokerage Groningen (1996)

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.

Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.‘s dispute resolution practice is led by Noor Zetteler, Thijs van Zanten, and Remco Vermaire. The firm’s client base consists of major Dutch companies, including financial institutions, and financial litigation and insolvency proceedings, as well as liability cases involving directors and accountants, are highlights of the practice. Many of the firm’s cases are handled at Supreme Court level, which is led by insolvency expert and Supreme Court litigator van Zanten, and the team is also involved in proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber. Zetteler is regularly appointed as a trustee and leads in accountancy-related disputes, while Vermaire acts for financial institutions.