The practice at Clifford Chance, noted for its ‘proactiveness and strategic thinking’, is well equipped to handle the gamut of complex restructuring mandates for its clientele, the list of which spans sectors from real estate to shipping. Ilse van Gasteren frequently advises financial institutions, borrowers and investors on cross-jurisdictional and complex restructuring matters, while Jelle Hofland who is regarded for his ’outstanding qualities’ has expertise in leveraged finance transactions and syndicated lending as well as in complex restructuring cases; the pair co-head the offering. A practitioner to note is court-appointed bankruptcy receiver and senior partner as of April 2024 Evert Verwey for his abilities handling major bankruptcy and restructuring matters of significant value.
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Testimonials
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‘Very professional team that gives a really personal touch. I have enjoyed working with them. I appreciate their proactiveness and strategic thinking and the way they make complex matters very practical and prepare them for implementation. Their turnaround time is extremely efficient.’
‘A very professional yet personal touch. They work incredibly hard. Their pace and turnaround time is quick. Their knowledge and strategic thinking is ahead of many other firms.'
‘Jelle Hofland is a very professional lawyer with outstanding qualities, an eye for detail and a pragmatic approach. He is also heavily respected by counterparties.’
‘The Clifford Chance team is known in the Dutch market for its broad offering of legal services. Their restructuring practice is seamlessly integrated with their general banking and litigation teams, which shows in how they run their matters. The team is practical in nature and knows how to get the deal done.’
‘Evert Verwey is a notable individual in the Clifford Chance restructuring team. He leads WHOA cases and advises in financial distress situations. He also has litigation experience, which makes him a valuable all-round lawyer.’
‘One of the leading firms in the Netherlands; well-resourced, high standards delivered, well linked with London, and well liked throughout the region.’
‘Jelle Hofland is excellent. Highly constructive and good at navigating challenging situations and flexing his broad relationships.'
‘Evert Verwey has been a contact person over the years and has proven to have amazing legal skills as a corporate lawyer. On restructuring projects, he has taken the lead and engaged stakeholders and project teams accordingly, leading each project to a very smooth and successful closing. Evert is amazingly capable as a restructuring lawyer and a real professional in his field.’
Key clients
- ING Bank N.V.
- HSBC Bank PLC
- Damen Shipyards Group N.V.
- Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden
- Kartesia Securities V
- Tikehau
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Rabobank
- Deutsche Bank
- PNC US
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ilse van Gasteren
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Evert Verwey
Practice head
Ilse van Gasteren; Jelle Hofland
Other key lawyers
Evert Verwey; Noor Corsten