‘A high-end law firm with a broad scope of practices. It is also gender diverse at all levels.’

‘Jelle Hofland is a great, highly involved partner with a realistic and pragmatic view of matters and a good understanding of the business within our group of companies. He is also very easy to approach.’

‘Evert Verwey assisted with initiating the new Dutch scheme which led to restructuring outside of bankruptcy. Due to his technical and litigation knowledge Evert has been able to guide us through troubled waters in a very professional manner.’

‘The team is dedicated to the success of the project as a whole. They are well-informed, which leads to seamless transitions. They collaborate well together across multiple disciplines and service areas.’

‘They took ownership and were proactive in moving things forward. They have a respectful attitude to the counterparty and understand the value of good interpersonal relationships.’

‘Ilse van Gasteren and Evert Verwey supported us in a big bankruptcy. We highly appreciated their availability, support and knowledge. A safe pair of hands.’

‘Ilse communicates in a clear and to-the-point fashion, which is very welcome in intense and time consuming processes. ’

‘We have a longstanding relationships with the team.’

‘Ferdinand is creative and solution-minded without losing the interest of his client.’

‘Ferdinand Hengst is great. Really approachable, commercial and diligent.’

‘The go-to practice for international bet-the-company restructurings. Once engaged, they are fully dedicated to bringing restructurings to a good end.’

‘Very capable of dealing with politically sensitive matters. They have strong international capabilities, great effectiveness and provide full-service cooperation – these attributes are unique in the Dutch market.’

‘Ferdinand Hengst is a very bright, business savvy lawyer who is well-versed to take a helicopter view and deal with all aspects of the matter at hand, including issues of a non-legal nature. ’

‘A dedicated and diverse team with key expertise, that go the extra mile and seamlessly work together. They are pragmatic and business-oriented.’

‘Christiaan Zijderveld is an expert – collaborative and solutions-oriented with very good business sense. He is a pragmatic team player who goes above and beyond – a trusted partner and impressive negotiator.’

‘Philip van der Eijk is a trusted advisor and good communicator with an ability to manage complex cases. Karien van Boekel is professional, dedicated and gets things done – a reliable expert in her field.’

‘Houthoff’s practice is one of the best regarded in the Netherlands – they are creative and understand the business.’

‘Christiaan Zijderveld is creative and great to work with. Frédéric Verhoeven is able to align parties with opposing interests.’

‘A truly joined up team which through its composition and leadership performs highly, which results in comprehensive, powerful and robust solutions to our sometimes complex restructurings.’

‘David Heems stands out in his approach combining a holistic, architectural method, which ensures that all angles are covered.’

‘Frédéric Verhoeven and Christiaan Ziderveld are intelligent, resourceful and a pleasure to work with.’

‘One of the leading independent R&I practices in the Netherlands.’

‘Vincent Vroom and Kim de Bruijn are both excellent. Responsive, commercial, experienced, knowledgeable and detail-orientated.’

‘Loyens & Loeff has been a prime resource for us in the restructuring space – it is top-notch Dutch firm with broad expertise, and always one of our first ports of call for legal advice in the Netherlands.’

‘Vincent Vroom, who I have known for years, is a leader in Dutch insolvency with broad corporate expertise. He’s always available, and if he doesn’t have the answer to hand, he will find colleagues who do.’

‘User-friendly and responsive. Unlike many, they understand the needs of the clients and are willing to go above and beyond to deliver.’

‘Michael Scott is fantastic.’

‘Knowledge of the industry, communication and negotiation skills, as well as good availability and a proactive approach.’

‘Marc Orval, Teun Struyken, Jinne van Belle, Saskia Heumakers and Lenneke de Baar are easy to approach, good communicators and have supported us in negotiating good results. The short lines of communication sets them apart.’

‘They have shown excellent knowledge of our industry and creativity to develop solutions in often complex situations.’

‘We love to work with Teun Struycken.’

‘The Nauta team are truly leaders in the field, and widely considered so. They have been involved in the leading cases, in particular recently with the new WHOA proceeding, and they take commercially sensible views on difficult issues.’

‘They are a pleasure to work with, from senior partner to junior associate level, and they are all client facing and good presenters. I have been particularly impressed with the team’s responsiveness, often on expedited timelines with complex issues.’

‘Marc Orval is technically excellent and his views are considered and well-presented. Teun Streuyken is a statesman and has real gravitas – particularly important when guiding clients through challenging moments on a matter.’

‘Saskia Heumakers is not only very smart but is also responsive, commercial and client facing.’

‘CMS are a pleasure to work with. The team has an unwavering commitment to getting the job done. Besides their outstanding market knowledge, legal expertise and creativity, they were a real support in difficult times. Their ability to act with confidence was powered by their ideas and honest advice – advice that was attuned to the context and made a real difference to the overall outcome.’

‘In summary, CMS’ strengths lie not only in their deep legal expertise but also in their dedication to understanding their clients’ specific needs. Potential clients can trust CMS to provide unparalleled legal solutions and truly care about their success.’

‘The CMS team members and partners are sincerely involved in the deal. They are always available, but above all proactively present. Without taking over the wheel, they smoothly steer the process in the right direction. This ability comes from being truly present as people.’

‘Good quality, responsive, and a pleasure to work with – they perform well and have a good attitude in court.’

‘Marlous de Groot is very good.’

‘A hands-on team.’

‘Marlous de Groot and Marc van Zanten are noteworthy practitioners.’

‘The partner we worked with had broad experience and excellent knowledge. He was not only technically strong, but he had also a good feeling for relations and what potential harm could be done when putting certain actions in place.’

‘A strong and pragmatic team who prefer to resolve issues in a commercial way instead of taking litigious routes, where possible. They are very strong on the legal side but also a very good sense of commerciality.’

‘Very pleasant to work with.’

‘Have had several cross-border cases with them and they always deliver great results on time.’

‘Hanneke De Connick and Kees van de Meent are both extremely skilled, straight to the point and pleasant to work with.’

‘Within the Netherlands, Florent has one of the largest insolvency departments with court-appointed trustees. A wealth of experience combined with a hands-on approach.’

‘Kees van de Meent is well-known as court appointed trustee and is absolutely the go-to for companies in financial difficulties with a great strategic approach. Daphne Beunk has a profound knowledge of the EU insolvency regulations. Jurgen van den Heuvel and Merijn Moeliker are both knowledgeable and extremely dedicated.’

‘Florents’ restructuring and insolvency practice is one of the outstanding practices in the Netherlands in this field. Kees van de Meent comes highly recommended and is one of the top practitioners in the field for the very larger complex restructuring and insolvency matters.’

‘Kees van de Meent is highly experienced and has contacts everywhere – the Dutch leader, even in the niche areas of asset tracing and recovery.’

‘Working with Kees van de Meent is a pleasure. He is knowledgeable, practical and always available to assist.’

‘Excellent advisor, Florent is an expert in all matters around insolvency. With their in-depth knowledge working as a trustee, Florent is able to advise on all relevant aspects.’

‘The Norton team was fully dedicated to our case, never stopped working hard and provided good advice throughout our case which came to a happy end. Their dedication was key.’

‘Omar Salah has, on top of an excellent knowledge of the law, a sense of the right strategy and tactics to follow. The combination of legal expertise and anticipation of situations makes Omar an excellent partner in litigation.’

‘Helpful and dedicated.’

‘The team has a variety of knowledge and skills covering several areas within the restructuring and insolvency realm. Not only do team members have extensive knowledge of relevant Dutch law provisions and regulations but they can also familiarise themselves with legislation pertinent to other jurisdictions in various sectors, where necessary.’

‘Omar Salah is a standout partner who has a remarkable ability to place himself in the shoes of all parties involved and understand the context of the situation.’

‘Rachid Chetouani is noteworthy for his dedication and enthusiasm – he leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Omar Salah is exceptionally good – he combines technical and commercial strength.’

‘A very professional team with great knowledge and experience.’

‘The Stibbe team has real depth of experience in the restructuring sphere which allows them to advise in a clear and commercial manner and find the best possible solutions for their needs. They span the range of practices needed in restructuring, namely finance, corporate, and litigation, and have always fielded a strong team.’

‘Rein Van Helden is a brilliant lawyer who has a commercial manner and a great eye for detail. He is a pleasure to work with and always delivers a top-quality product.’

‘Job Van Hoof has particular expertise on the more technical side of restructuring law; staying on top of a rapidly-changing legal landscape and always able to translate changes and developments into clear strategies for clients.’

‘Daisy Nijkamp is a great lawyer, and an asset to the team. She is experienced, calm and client-focused.’

‘A very responsive and adaptable team, willing and able to coordinate across jurisdictions and adapt appropriately.’

‘Job van Hooff is excellent, confident and compelling in court and in giving steady, measured advice even against the odds. He is ably supported by a very diligent team in Marleen Jonckers and Jeltje Straatman.’

‘A very professional and responsive team.’

‘Joost Volkers is a very good practitioner.’

‘Personal style, work efficiency, and an in-depth knowledge of the subject are what make the team stand out.’

‘Knowledgeable and experienced, with excellent communication skills and case understanding.’

‘Inge Lok and Remco Vermaire communicate in a straightforward way and fulfil client needs appropriately and in a tailor-made fashion.’

‘The team has excellent knowledge of collateral and property law, insolvency law, and corporate law. They are eminently qualified to advise banks and enterprises on issues concerning companies in difficulty. They also have an excellent knowledge of WHOA.’

‘The partners and staff involved are client focused. This, combined with high-quality knowledge and experience, ensures that files are handled quickly and efficiently.’

‘Noor Zetteler is outstanding – not only is she very knowledgeable in all respects, she also really enjoys her job and brings great energy to restructuring projects.’

‘Knowledgeable and committed.’

‘Fouad El Houzi is a real wizard when it comes to guiding clients trough the difficult Dutch insolvency landscape. His approach and advice are very strong.’

‘A hands-on mentality.’

‘Fouad El Houzi is practical, swift and experienced.’

‘A strong bankruptcy receiver practice, which has the capacity to deal with the larger types of matters.’

‘Fouad El Houzi is doing a very good job.’

‘Fouad El Houzi is thorough lawyer, a very practical bankruptcy receiver and a very pleasant person to work with. He is clear in setting the scene and also paying attention to different views of the stakeholders.’

‘The team at AKD has a high degree of specialism and focus on restructuring and insolvency which results in an excellent service in this area.’

‘Big organisation with different disciplines in house; close to the customer; understanding customer needs; clear and transparent digital invoicing; full access for customer.’

‘Down-to-earth, easy to understand, business-oriented with the right balance for legal.’

‘The Buren Legal team demonstrates a high level of legal knowledge and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Ruud Brunninkhuis has a lot of expertise and is a good sparring partner.’

‘Buren has a professional team. Their knowledge is of a high level and there always a specialist to answer any related query.’

‘They prepare their goals and strategies well.’

‘Davids leads a wide-range of experienced and well-equipped lawyers in the field of insolvency law. The team is reliable and easily reachable. Their approach is pragmatic.’

‘Mark Hendrik de Vries, Jan Davids and Joris Boddaert are excellent.’

‘The practice of Davids Advocaten covers distressed situations well, and is able to act for debtors, creditors and companies in distress.’

‘Mark Hendrik de Vries is a smart lawyer who was involved in a litigation case concerning director’s liability. He is a capable, excellent and professional.’

‘This practice has extensive experience in debt restructuring for start-ups and scale-ups. This is experience that is hard to come by.’

‘Joris Boddaert and Ruben Mets are highly knowledgeable, proactive, and communicate well.’

‘The team I work with is not only very knowledgeable as regards legal issues and recent case law, but also highly pragmatic. They don’t beat around the bush.’

‘Nils Reerink and Laurie van Leeuwen are reliable to the core and are exceptionally proactive. ’

‘The team has a high-level knowledge of liquidation scenarios.’

‘High involvement of partners in the execution of matters.’

‘The individuals are focused on getting to a solution and really fight for their clients.’

‘Very strong insolvency capabilities.’

‘Jasper Berkenbosch is a very experienced bankruptcy trustee who takes a practical and entrepreneurial approach, which truly helps in finding solutions. Erik Schuurs is talented and a pleasure to work with.’

‘They take a unique position of taking both debtor side work as well as administration work, with cross-border capacity.’

‘Jasper Berkenbosch is an established advisor who also takes up court appointments. His approach is always constructive and aimed at getting a deal.’

‘Sid Pepels is a up-and-coming in the team whilst Erik Schuurs is a stable counsel.’

‘I am thrilled to provide a glowing testimonial for the restructuring and insolvency practice at Rutger and Posch, with a special commendation for Loek Kerstens. This team’s exceptional qualities truly set them apart in the legal field.’

‘Loek Kerstens has shown to be an outstanding legal professional in every aspect. Loek’s exceptional qualities set him apart from his competitors, and his contributions have been invaluable to our collaborative efforts.’

‘A partner-driven boutique with accessible partners.’

‘Loek Kerstens is one of the top lawyers in the insolvency sector. Calm but sharp both intellectually and in his legal concepts. Excellent tonality with clients as well as with his staff.’

‘They find the balance in doing what is required in the best interests of the client.’

‘The team is knowledgeable and always takes a pragmatic approach. Simple matters are handled with a straightforward approach, which allows them to act fast and keep costs manageable.’

‘Loek Kerstens and Gief de Gruijter are both really appreciated. They are skilled lawyers, pragmatic and clear in their communication.’

‘I highly recommend the Rutgers and Posch team. In my particular case the team readily embraced the legal difficulties or complexities which arose from dealing with the different jurisdictions.’

‘The team provided an experienced litigation lawyer to us to help us determine a strong strategy.’

‘Ruben Leeuwenburgh is an experienced litigation lawyer who assisted us determining a strategy without unnecessarily complicating matters.’

‘Windt are reponsive, calm under pressure and know the Dutch insolvency process well.’

‘Richard le Grand is a savvy litigator with good tactical thinking. Ruben Leewenburgh is very good to work with and has a busy practice but always finds time to speak. He is calm and measured during difficult times. Mark Mouthaan is thorough and across the details.’

‘A customer-first mentality. Richard Le Grand is very capable of quickly understanding the matter and asks all the right questions.’

‘Richard Le Grand is responsive and really understands the matter at hand. He is able to act as if he is part of our company – knowing our interests and acting on them. Richard has the ability to relativize with us to ensure we make the correct decisions.’

‘A hands-on approach combined with in-depth knowledge. They are effective and efficient.’

‘Ruben Leeuwenburgh is one of the top in his field – approachable and creative.’