Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
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The firm has a market-leading restructuring and insolvency team. It has particular expertise advising lenders on high-profile restructuring matters, including under the WHOA scheme, as well as in Chapter 11 proceedings. In addition to its strength on the lender side of restructuring matters, the team also has experience in borrower-side mandates, and works closely with the firm's banking and finance practice on liquidity issues. Close collaboration with the fir's strong international network makes the firm a top choice for cross-border mandates. The team is also well regarded for advising on debt-for-equity swaps. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The lawyers advised Vroon Group and Lamo Holding on the EUR1.5 billion financial restructuring of Vroon Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is one of the top law firms as it has a broad team which allows them to scale accordingly."
"The team provides a top-of-the-bill service and I would always recommend them in this field."
"The firm has the ability to swiftly come back with relevant advice, which is a great asset."
"It is one of the top law firms as it has a broad team which allows them to scale accordingly."
"The team provides a top-of-the-bill service and I would always recommend them in this field."
"The firm has the ability to swiftly come back with relevant advice, which is a great asset."
Notable Practitioners
Sigrid Jansen is highly esteemed for advising borrowers and consortia of lenders on high-profile financial restructurings. She has notable experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and debt-for-equity swaps.
"Sigrid Jansen provides all-round support."
"Sigrid Jansen is really strong from a strategic perspective, she understands the impact of what we are doing as well as making an effort to understand the economic context."
Aroen Kuitenbrouwer acts for both borrowers and lenders on financial restructuring mandates, including Dutch schemes and English law amendments.
"You simply want Aroen Kuitenbrouwer on your side. His commercial savviness has been helpful to get the best out of a difficult situation."
"Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is an extremely strong partner who has the ability to deliver clear and concise advice in complex situations."