Embedded within their corporate department, the insolvency and restructuring team at Monard law advises on middle and upper-middle market matters. The team collaborates with labour, tax and corporate specialists to act for debtors and creditors across the retail, real estate, renewable energy, automotive and biotechnology industries facing insolvency and restructuring issues. Leading the practice is Louis Verstraeten, who specialises in pre-packaged proceedings, distressed asset sales and reorganisation proceedings under EU and Belgian law. Jente Dengler focuses on judicial reorganisations, creditor disputes and litigation arising from insolvency.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Monard Law restructuring and insolvency team is highly responsive, pragmatic and internationally oriented. They combine deep knowledge of Belgian restructuring law with an ability to anticipate cross-border implications, which makes their advice particularly valuable for international funds.’
- ‘Jente Dengler is an excellent restructuring lawyer. He is able to explain complex Belgian insolvency procedures in a clear, commercial way, making them directly relevant for investment fund decision-making. Jente is responsive, commercially astute and understands the fund sector’s sensitivities.’
- ‘The team has the ability to merge legal expertise in insolvency and restructuring with a firm grasp of how business ecosystems actually work. The practice has a multi-disciplinary, solutions-oriented approach and always put their client first.’
- ‘Jente Dengler is a lawyer to watch. Strong on the content, quick on his feet and always client-oriented.’
- 'Louis Verstraeten and Jente Dengler distinguished themselves through their accessibility, commitment and outstanding case knowledge. What struck us most was their ability to quickly grasp the core of an issue and translate it into practical and strategically valuable advice.'
- ‘Jente Dengler has a depth of thinking which he combines with creativity and practicality.’
Key clients
- NEXUS Cosmetics
- Atradius Credit Insurance
- Bridgestone EMEA
- Cargill
- De Hoop Group
- Fuchs & Associés Finances
- Hedin Automotive
- LKQ BELGIUM
- MV Agusta Motorcycles
- Verstraete & Vanhecke
Work highlights
Advised on the orderly wind-down and closure of the Belgian retail operations of Scotch & Soda.
Assisted a Belgian bank in safeguarding its position as main secured creditor in the private restructuring plan of a real estate group.
Acting for an international construction group in a €300m dispute, with parallel multi-jurisdictional enforcement and clawback proceedings.
Practice head
Louis Verstraeten
Other key lawyers
Jente Dengler