Jones Day advises on the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border restructuring issues, from formal insolvencies to corporate and financial restructurings. The team is led by Jasper Berkenbosch, who advises distressed companies, funds, banks and creditor groups on restructurings and insolvency-driven issues. Berkenbosch is supported by Sid Pepels, whose practice includes contentious restructuring and insolvency litigation, and Erik Schuurs, whose focuses include insolvency law and debt restructuring.
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Testimonials
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- 'Multidisciplinary teams with specialties in relevant items. Strong client mentality.’
- ‘Knowledge, clarity, listening and team building capabilities. Especially Sid Pepels and Erik Schuurs stand out in this respect.'
- ‘Solid team on restructuring and insolvency matters, with the advantage of having a trustee practice. Strong presence in retail.’
- ‘Jasper Berkenbosch is a smart lawyer, with significant experience. He is able to manage the process in depth and oversees the bigger picture. Sid Pepels is a strong addition to the team.’
- ‘Jones Day has a very experienced team with both extensive academic knowledge and practical knowhow.'
- ‘Jasper Berkenbosch and Erik Schuurs are very competent and trustworthy colleagues. Sid Pepels is a great lawyer with academic interests. They are solution orientated and great to work with. ’
Key clients
- Blokker
- Deltroit Asset Management
- Riviera Maison
- Mercon B.V.
- Esprit Europe
- Scotch & Soda
- ICTS International N.V.
- Axiom Partners GmbH
- Esperaza Holding
Work highlights
Representing Deltroit Directional Opportunities Master Fund Limited in its challenge of Selecta’s liability management exercise in June 2025, through which Selecta and an ad hoc group of noteholders sought to restructure Selecta’s EUR 1,2 billion New York law governed notes.
Appointed as bankruptcy trustee of Blokker B.V., the Dutch leading household retail chain with approx. 3400 employees and 350 freestanding stores in the Netherlands.
Successfully defended the trustees of Scotch & Soda against a liability action for approx. €20m initiated by various suppliers before the Amsterdam District Court, resulting in a double cost compensation award.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jasper Berkenbosch
Other key lawyers
Erik Schuurs; Sid Pepels; Flip van der Drift; Gerjanne te Winkel