Restructuring/Insolvency
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Provided by Wijn & Stael
Wijn & Stael has wide-ranging expertise and is well-known nationally and internationally as an expert in restructuring & insolvency issues. Wijn & Stael’s experience in this area is also extremely useful when having to deal with corporate restructurings, such as examining the options to prevent insolvency.
Wijn & Stael’s lawyers acted in the corporate restructuring of Partner Logistics, Kroymans Lease Holding, Pouw Automotive, V&D, Miss Etam, Lievegoed and MS Mode.
Wijn & Stael’s lawyers also act in complex and large bankruptcy cases such as:
■ Landis, a listed company in the area of production and distribution of ICT-equipment
■ Econcern, a public company, heading 220 group companies with 1,200 employees in 20 countries, with a mission to “ensure a sustainable energy supply for everyone”
■ Ginaf Trucks, a producer of trucks
■ Stichting Meavita en Sensivation, a foundation with several subsidiaries in the area of care with a turnover of approximately €500,000,000
■ Vastgoed Fonds Hanzevast Holland 55 and Vastgoed Fonds Hanzevast Holland 61, a real estate fund
■ Nawon Holding, a company with several subsidiaries with real estate in The Netherlands, Germany and France
■ Goes Transport, a group of companies in the area of transport
■ Spyker N.V., a manufacturer of exclusive sport cars
■ Eurocommerce, a company with a large portfolio of real estate
Chambers Review
Wijn & Stael is an excellent firm known for its holistic offering representing both debtors and creditors, as well as its role as administrator in high-profile bankruptcy cases. Team members regularly act as court-appointed trustee on insolvency and bankruptcy cases, representing clients from the retail sector. It also assists with trustee negotiations and restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Wijn & Stael acted as trustees in Conservatrix's insolvency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wijn & Stael is practical and down to earth, and always search for a way forward."
"Wijn & Stael is able to handle complex cases appropriately."
"Wijn & Stael is practical and down to earth, and always search for a way forward."
"Wijn & Stael is able to handle complex cases appropriately."
Notable Practitioners
Noor Zetteler is often appointed as an insolvency trustee or member of the committee of representation. She also assists clients with directors' liability matters.
"Noor Zetteler is very communicative. She knows when to push, pull or let things run their course."
"Noor Zetteler has a clear understanding of financial issues. She is practical and effective and has good judgement."
Remco Vermaire often assists lenders and creditors with financial restructuring matters. He also has experience advising directors on liability issues.
"Remco Vermaire is a solid adviser."
