The restructuring and insolvency team at Rutgers & Posch advises business owners, investors, and management and boards on both domestic and cross-border mandates, including complex reorganisations and bankruptcy-related issues. The practice is led by Loek Kerstens, whose work spans high-profile insolvencies, WHOA proceedings and restructuring litigation, including disputes around director liability, fraudulent transfers and the enforcement of security rights. Bas Kramer is a further key contact in distressed situations and international restructuring matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Worked extensively with Bas Kramer in the restructuring practice. Well connected, commercial and reliable.'
- ‘Pragmatic and practical advice but based on sound legal knowledge. Excellent rapport with international clients.'
- ‘Well- versed in all aspects of insolvency law, complemented with high level of integrity and very personable style.’
- ‘In general a very capable team with substantial knowhow and experience about the subject we were dealing with.'
- ‘The team composition and lawyer credentials are of high standards, good market positioning. We very much appreciate to work with them.'
- ‘Loek Kerstens is an accomplished insolvency attorney and bankruptcy trustee who brings substantial experience to his practice. This dual expertise creates significant value.'
Key clients
- Antarctica New Zealand
- Arts en Zorg
- DSW Zorgverzekeraar
- Renovaro Group
- Dedert IJs
- DCTR Ventures
- bunq
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Trust Company Amsterdam
Work highlights
Advised ice cream manufacturer Dedert IJsin relation to its restructuring attempts and ultimate bankruptcy.
Acting for Dutch fintech bunq in legal proceedings against bankruptcy trustee revolving around electronic payments after the date of bankruptcy.
Representing Trust Company Amsterdam in multiple proceedings relating to bankruptcy of Exem Energy and €60m liability claim.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Loek Kerstens
Other key lawyers
Bas Kramer