The team at Jones Day has capabilities handling the gamut of matters including formal insolvencies, corporate restructuring and financial restructuring matters. The team is led by Jasper Berkenbosch who has experience advising distressed companies, funds, banks and creditors on the range of issues. Berkenbosch is considered a ‘creative thinker’ by clients, as is Sid Pepels who handles litigation. ’Experienced bankruptcy trustee’ Erik Schuurs is also a key contact.
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‘The team has all the necessary flavours to be a reliable restructuring and insolvency practice, with Jasper and Erik the most professional bankruptcy receivers. The support by Sid Pepels and Flip van der Drift on the academic and finance side completes the team.’
‘Erik is very constructive to work with even in international matters. You can trust the team.’
‘Jasper Berkenbosch and Sid Pepels are creative thinkers, client-minded and simply very nice people to work with.’
‘Sid Pepels is able to bring people together. His strong grasp of the law and strong interpersonal skills allow him to ensure that the best outcome is reached for all stakeholders.’
‘They are an attractive option internationally as a result of their US connection. It sets them apart. The team has two experienced bankruptcy trustees in Jasper Berkenbosch and Erik Schuurs.’
‘Jasper Berkenbosch is a go-to candidate for observer roles in the Dutch WHOA. His ability to stay calm and analytical is a great benefit when involved in a restructuring process. Erik Schuurs is an experienced bankruptcy trustee who is pragmatic and decisive. They are both geared towards finding a solution.'
‘An experienced, hands-on and accessible team of international insolvency experts.’
‘Jasper is a super pragmatic and results-orientated professional. His team is comprised of both hands-on lawyers and legal experts.’
Key clients
- Diebold Nixdorf
- Mercon B.V.
- Barcelona Investments B.V.
- Esprit Europe B.V.
- Scotch&Soda
- Esperaza Holding B.V.
- ICTS International N.V.
- Axiom Partners GmbH
- De Poli Tankers
Work highlights
Acted as court-appointed observer in the Dutch WHOA proceeding for holding company Mercon B.V. in the global restructuring for the vertically integrated coffee company, with parallel Chapter 11 proceedings.
Advised payment solution provider Diebold Nixdorf on its successful $3bn global restructuring and its implementation through parallel Dutch WHOA and Chapter 11 proceedings.
Acted as court-appointed administrators in the bankruptcy of Scotch & Soda Netherlands, a Netherlands-based fashion retail company with 200 freestanding stores across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia and with distribution to over 70 countries.
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Practice head
Jasper Berkenbosch
Other key lawyers
Erik Schuurs; Sid Pepels; Flip van der Drift; Gerjanne te Winkel