DLA Piper demonstrates strong capabilities across both corporate and financial mandates, with the team frequently assisting on complex, multi-jurisdictional restructuring matters. The group handles the full spectrum of work, from financial restructurings and foreclosure processes to insolvency disputes. Practice head Marc Molhuysen advises on all stages of restructuring scenarios, including distressed finance arrangements and enforcement-driven sales. The practice is also noted for its growing WHOA workload, with Olmo Weeshoff playing a key role on these mandates. Wilmy Westerhof is regularly instructed on matters where insolvency impacts security rights and proprietary interests, as well as broader bankruptcy-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Its international presence and depth of legal areas makes DLA Piper well suited for cross border restructurings.'
- ‘Marc Molhuysen is a highly knowledgeable and reliable legal professional.'
- 'Marc Molhuysen's analyses are very thorough, demonstrating both depth of expertise and independent thinking — he is not afraid to choose his own route when approaching complex matters.'
- 'Working with Marc Molhuysen is always a pleasure; he combines professionalism with an approachable and collaborative attitude.’
- ‘Accessible, high quality, outstanding people.'
- ‘Marc Molhuysen and Olmo Weeshoff are outstanding restructuring lawyers.'
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Invest-NL
- Deutsche Bank
- European Bank of Reconstruction and Development
- ING Bank
- Pemberton Capital Advisors
- Opportunity Partners
- Royal Reesink
- TriplePoint Capital
- Oost NL
- GroeNoord Ag & Turf
- Farmel Holding
- Crown van Gelder
Work highlights
Acted as legal counsel to Rabobank in relation to its role as a lender in the multi-jurisdictional complex restructuring of Ardagh Group S.A., a global packaging group with over $10 billion in debt.
Advising Dunkin' Donuts Franchising on the high-profile restructuring and bankruptcy restart of the Dunkin' Donuts franchise in the Netherlands
Advised on the high-profile restructuring Ebusco, a leading electric bus manufacturer.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marc Molhuysen
Other key lawyers
Olmo Weeshoff; Wilmy Westerhof; Max Mayer