‘Responsive, pragmatic, and able to manage complex situations with precision and efficiency’, Florent’s restructuring and insolvency team is regularly called upon to advise companies on situations involving acute financial pressure. The group is frequently instructed to guide businesses through WHOA proceedings, distressed reorganisations and complex bankruptcy work, including matters that involve sizeable creditor groups and issues concerning cross-border assets. The practice is jointly led by Hanneke De Coninck and Kees van de Meent.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deep restructuring and insolvency expertise paired with M&A and Finance/Banking capabilities. Highly pragmatic.’
- ‘Joris Opstroom is very qualified and stands out.'
- ‘Very strong, commercial and solution oriented. Always a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Both Kees van de Meent and Hanneke De Conninck are easy to work with and delivers great results on time. You feel very secure when being represented by them.’
- ‘The team is well-versed in theory and knows how to translate theory into practice. Communication lines are short and the team is always easily accessible. ’
- ‘I have had the opportunity to work with Florent on several matters and have always been impressed by their professionalism and insight. The team combines strong legal expertise with a clear understanding of commercial realities, particularly in restructuring, insolvency, corporate and litigation work.'
Key clients
- BIYU B.V.
- Lifestyle Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Hanneke De Coninck; Kees van de Meent
Other key lawyers
Merijn Moeliker