Quinz is a boutique law firm advising on the enforcement and defence of creditors’ claims in the Belgian courts. The team acts for individual banks and syndicates, alternative lenders and non-bank creditors across liquidation proceedings, prepacks and voluntary bankruptcy, insolvency-related liability claims and debtors protection and restructuring. Co-head Stijn De Dier advises creditors and debtors in regulatory and insolvency cases, while fellow co-head Benoît Allemeersch specialises in mass actions related to bankruptcy. Other key names include Gillis Lindemans, who leads on contentious insolvency-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very responsive, quick and clear.’
- ‘Gillis Lindemans provides a clear and pragmatic advice, no lengthy opinions, nevertheless always profound.’
- ‘Stijn De Dier is very hands-on and strives to help us wherever necessary and possible.’
- ‘Hands-on approach, listening carefully to the client and anticipating his needs, proposing alternative solutions. Solution driven and bridging the interest of members of a club seeking common ground. Excellent value for money!’
- ‘The Quinz team is appreciated by us for its swift response to our questions. Input received from Quinz is of high quality, taking into account all risks identified.’
- ‘Benoît Allemeersch's knowledge of procedural law is vast and he applies it very well. Gillis Lindemans is likewise an excellent litigator. They both work on restructuring files and I was very impressed with the quality of their advice and the speed of delivery.’
Key clients
- Nyrstar
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- Belfius Bank
- KBC Bank
- ING Belgium
- Gemeentelijke Holding
- Famatown
Work highlights
Assisting Nyrstar in all Belgian proceedings relating to its global restructuring.
Representing Belfius Bank in a class action in which several groupings of shareholders of the Arco Group have brought restitution and liability claims for misrepresentation and tort.
Acting, together with KPMG, as a liquidator of Gemeentelijke Holding/Holding Communal, Dexia’s reference shareholder.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Benoît Allemeersch; Stijn De Dier
Other key lawyers
Gillis Lindemans