Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh‘s restructuring practice is jointly led by Richard Le Grand, who is frequently appointed by the Dutch courts in high-stakes matters, and Michiel Bindels, who brings a particular focus on distressed and special-assets situations within restructuring matters. The practice’s caseload complex insolvency appointments and investigations into financial mismanagement, drawing on a wealth of restructuring expertise. Marcel Windt, Ruben Leeuwenburgh, and Mark Mouthaan are further key contacts.
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- ‘The team is proactive, practical and gets the job done. We found it very enjoyable to work with the team.'
- ‘Michiel Bindels is able to distill what is important and what not and takes a practical approach to getting the job done. He is very pleasant to work with.’
- 'They provide commercial advice and ask appropriate questions to understand client needs.'
- 'Very responsive and provide commercial advice. Particular mention to Mark Mouthaan.'
- 'Marcel Windt and Ruben Leeuwenburgh. Marcel has huge breadth of experience, in particular on cross-border matters but has a no-nonsense, commercial approach. Ruben is responsive, engaging and bright.'
Key clients
- Steinhoff Recovery Foundation
- Lumira DX
- International Metal Trading B.V. (“IMT”)
- Energieplaza
- Allegion
- European Recoveries Group B.V.
Work highlights
Appointed as Chairman of the Steinhoff Recovery Foundation in relation to the global settlement for the €7bn insolvency of Steinhoff International.
Appointed as trustee in the highly challenging insolvency of IMT which was one of the largest commodities traders in the Netherlands.
Acting for the agent of a group of 33 creditors in filing their late claims in the bankruptcy of Royal Imtech N.V.
Practice head
Richard Le Grand; Michiel Bindels
Other key lawyers
Marcel Windt; Ruben Leeuwenburgh; Mark Mouthaan