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Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Florent offers a particular focus on administration work with experience in cross-border matters. It is regularly mandated by courts as trustees and administrators in the bankruptcy proceedings of retail stores and restaurants, as well as fashion companies. The law firm also assists with internal investigations into insolvencies, liability assessments and asset recovery. It has further expertise encompassing payment suspensions, employment law advice to administrators and contingency planning.

Work Highlights

  • Florent acted as trustees in the bankruptcy of Exem Energy and Exem Oil & Gas.

Strengths

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The law firm has a strong theoretical foundation, but knows how to translate this theory into practice and demonstrates the necessary pragmatism.

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The law firm consistently demonstrates a proactive and hands-on approach, ensuring that matters are handled swiftly and with great attention to detail.

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The team delivers actionable and practical advice.

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The law firm is strong in communication, accessible, result-driven and a subject matter expert.

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Florent has a good understanding of the commercial specifics, also due to its experience in managing distressed companies.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders
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Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders
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Band 1

Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders is highly regarded for her impressive activity as a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee or liquidator. She also acts as an investigator in bankruptcy proceedings.

She has deep expertise in corporate restructurings combined with longstanding experience as an insolvency receiver, which is a valuable combination.

Her advice is to the point and actionable, and she navigates complex matters well.

She is easily accessible and adept at translating her knowledge into practical decisions that need to be made.

Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders combines sharp legal insight with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, making her a trusted adviser in complex and high stakes situations.

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Kees van de Meent
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Kees van de Meent
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Band 2
Kees van de Meent is regularly appointed as bankruptcy trustee or administrator, often by the Amsterdam District Court.

He has a wealth of experience, is hands-on and has a great mind.

Kees van de Meent is a solid trustee. He is always very dedicated and has integrity.

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Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders
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Hanneke De Coninck-Smolders
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Kees van de Meent
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Kees van de Meent
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