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Dentons

Restructuring/Insolvency

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Dentons

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• Amsterdam-based restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy practice led by partner Duco Postma

• Strong focus on debt restructuring for both debtors and creditors

• Specialised in restructurings with complex banking and finance components

• Works closely with the litigation team on insolvency disputes

• Experience across sectors, with strength in maritime/shipping and retail

• Amsterdam team is part of Dentons’ 300-lawyer global restructuring practice

• Dentons has 100+ lawyers in the Netherlands and operates in 80+ countries with 6,000+ lawyers

How do we stand out?

Debt restructuring: Advising distressed companies and their lenders (banks and investors) on restructurings to preserve value and protect positions.

Banking and finance: High-level knowledge of banking documentation; frequent work on restructurings involving structured finance, leveraged loans and asset finance.

Insolvency litigation: Joint strength of restructuring and commercial litigation teams representing shareholders, supervisory and boards in disputes around distressed companies.

Debtor + creditor: Balanced practice for both debtors and creditors, trusted by major Dutch and foreign companies as well as banks and other lenders.

Sector strengths: Strong track record in maritime and retail restructurings and bankruptcies.

International restructurings: Integrated into Dentons’ global platform, regularly handling cross-border and multi-jurisdictional restructurings.

Clients (6)

  • Deutsche Bank
  • European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
  • Gilde Equity Management
  • HCI Europe
  • PnC Bank
  • ING Bank

Industries (11)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a well-respected law firm with expertise in comprehensive debt restructurings, including share transfers and liquidations, as well as proceedings under the Dutch scheme of arrangement. The team also assists with US Chapter 11 proceedings, English law schemes of arrangement and negotiations with creditors. Clients benefit from the law firm's strong international network.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised ARA Partners on the corporate and financial restructuring of the Repeats Group.

Strengths

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  • The team is pragmatic and results-focused.

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  • The law firm has highly skilled, very experienced and proactive lawyers.

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  • The team is clear, business-minded and has a good eye for the best end result for both parties.

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  • Dentons is easy to communicate with, truly listens to counterparties and has a wide reach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingDuco Postma
    Up and ComingDuco Postma

    Duco Postma

    Duco Postma acts across a wide range of restructuring mandates, often on behalf of lenders and sponsors. He also offers experience in contentious proceedings and the Dutch scheme of arrangement.

    • Duco Postma is proactive, thinks ahead and is a highly knowledgeable and skilled lawyer.

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