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Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman 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 law firm's banking and finance practice on liquidity issues. Close collaboration with the law firm's strong international network makes A&O Shearman a top choice for cross-border mandates. The team is also well regarded for advising on debt recovery matters and debt-for-equity swaps.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman acted for IHC Merwede on the restructuring of its EUR1.1 billion syndicated facilities agreement by way of a Dutch scheme of arrangement.

Strengths

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The expertise of A&O Shearman is at an outstanding level which I consider to be among the best in the market, if not the best.

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A&O Shearman's strengths are its knowledge, speed and commitment. The team is the best in complex situations, especially in thinking outside the box and getting to the bottom of the issues.

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The lawyers are market leaders on WHOA, with cross-border support and strong market relationships.

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We appreciate A&O Shearman's technical expertise, team approach, creativity and ability to think outside the box.

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A&O Shearman is very proactive, can really help drive a process and assists with developing strategies. The team does what is needed to get a deal done.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sigrid Jansen
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Sigrid Jansen
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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 is an all-round excellent lawyer who excels in stakeholder management.

Sigrid Jansen is a go-to partner. She is very knowledgeable and fun to work with.

Sigrid Jansen is a very knowledgeable lawyer who is able to view issues from different angles and has a proactive approach.

Sigrid Jansen really knows how to strategise and can do a lot of that based off of her instinct and intuition. This makes her agile and adaptable.

Sigrid Jansen is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and strong in steering restructuring processes.

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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer acts for both borrowers and lenders on financial restructuring mandates, including Dutch schemes and English law amendments.

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is a high-calibre lawyer with a client-friendly manner.

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He is a very good sparring partner for complex matters.

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is a clever guy who is well prepared, hardworking and responsive.

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is responsible, caring and provides the best services.

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is strategically-oriented and tries to find a solution.

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Sigrid Jansen
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Sigrid Jansen
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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