AKD advises on a broad spectrum of cross-border insolvency and restructuring matters, regularly supporting clients facing financial distress on recapitalisation, reorganisation and wind-down processes. The practice is led jointly by Thijs Hekman, Rolf Everhardus and Fouad el Houzi. Hekman’s experience includes handling complex restructurings and court appointments; Everhardus brings notable expertise acting as bankruptcy trustee and administrator in high-profile proceedings; and el Houzi is recognised for his work on distressed debt matters and contentious insolvency processes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very approachable team, fast reactions and generally nice people.’
- ‘Rolf Everhardus is effective and pragmatic.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable, hands-on, practical.’
- ‘Rapid crisis response capabilities, sector-specific knowledge and a strong relationships with courts and practitioners. A proven track record in complex cases, multi-jurisdictional capabilities, practical and commercial advice.'
- ‘Thijs Hekman is a bright young, but experienced, insolvency lawyer and bankruptcy trustee. The combination of these roles gives value to clients. He works effectively by directly focusing on the core of the issue at hand. He shows exceptional commercial acumen.'
- ‘The team keeps oversight over complex matters, has a clear goal in mind and works towards the best possible outcome for the creditors.’
Key clients
- Bankruptcy trustee of Royal Imtech N.V. and its group companies
- Bankruptcy trustee of BCC Group
- Intimus International Netherlands BV
- Bankruptcy trustee of Gauge81
- Port Authorities of Rotterdam (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam)
- 9 Dutch municipalities (Bergen op Zoom, Etten-Leur, Halderberge, Moerdijk, Roosendaal, Rucphen, Steenbergen, Woensdrecht and Zundert)
- Bankruptcy trustee of CLUB AIR
- Cerberus Capital Management LP
- Bankruptcy trustee of De Donge group companies
- Bankruptcy trustee of Online Seminar cluster
- Ortolan Nederland Credit Oplossingen GmbH
- Bankruptcy trustee of Welectric B.V.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thijs Hekman; Rolf Everhardus; Fouad el Houzi
Other key lawyers
Ward Aerts