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Clients involved in a company experiencing financial difficulties need thorough advice and a 360° view of the problems confronting them. In situations of cross-border restructuring or imminent insolvency, it is essential to have an understanding of and experience in complex financing structures, as well as the EU Insolvency Regulation and foreign insolvency proceedings such as the US Chapter 11 and the English 'scheme of arrangement'.


It is sometimes also necessary to conduct legal proceedings swiftly and effectively. Insolvency disputes require strategic insight and a thorough approach. Houthoff has built up an unrivalled insolvency practice. Our litigators have the expertise and authority to litigate at the Dutch Supreme Court, and our lawyers regularly act as bankruptcy trustees or administrators in insolvency proceedings.


Houthoff’s Restructuring & Insolvency Team is a market leader. They are internationally recognised and have been ranked highly in legal guides such as Chambers and the Legal 500 for many years. The team has in-depth expertise and experience, and has played a leading role in almost all of the cases in the Dutch market in recent years. 

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Houthoff has an outstanding team with capabilities across the full breadth of restructuring and insolvency law, as well as administration work. The law firm regularly advises both debtors and creditors, as well as board members and bondholders, on high-profile, complex cross-border restructurings, including distressed transactions and matters involving committees of representatives. It is well versed in handling litigation concerning expropriation compensation and liability claims. The team assists a client roster ranging from national retailers to international banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff advised HPS Investment Partners as creditor on the court-supervised restructuring of Sportcity.

Strengths

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Houthoff stands out for its creativity. The team has always been open to, and very effective at, thinking outside the box and coming up with creative solutions to complicated problems.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
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Houthoff has very strong litigation and insolvency teams of very high quality. The quality of its work is of the highest level.

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The law firm is efficient, provides excellent customer service and possesses outstanding expertise.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
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Houthoff brings innovative and pragmatic thinking to the table, with a clear focus on the things that really matter.

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Houthoff's strengths are its pragmatism and concrete advice. The team has the right expertise and capabilities to handle difficult and challenging situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christiaan Zijderveld
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Christiaan Zijderveld
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Christiaan Zijderveld acts for debtors, ad hoc committees of bondholders and lenders on financial restructuring matters, in particular with regard to debt-for-equity swaps and loan transactions.

Christiaan Zijderveld possesses excellent commercial and technical capabilities.

Christiaan Zijderveld is a terrific lawyer. He is creative, commercial and can navigate complicated legal issues thoughtfully.

Christiaan Zijderveld is a well-rounded professional.

Christiaan Zijderveld is a brilliant lawyer.

Christiaan Zijderveld is a great partner to work with.

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Frédéric Verhoeven
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Frédéric Verhoeven
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Frédéric Verhoeven has notable experience acting as an administrator and liquidator on high-profile cases. He also has expertise in claims under guarantees and in advising creditors and debtors on restructuring matters.

Frédéric Verhoeven has excellent commercial and technical capabilities. He is really one of the best because of his overview and calm manner.

Frédéric Verhoeven never ceases to impress. He has a unique ability to understand complicated legal and financial matters and provide creative and effective solutions to them.

Frédéric Verhoeven has excellent legal and commercial skills and is an innovative thinker.

Frédéric Verhoeven is great to work with.

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David Heems
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David Heems
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David Heems draws upon his strength in litigation to assist clients with restructuring and bankruptcy-related disputes, including injunction and liability proceedings.

David Heems is a highly qualified lawyer with great commercial awareness. He always looks for ways to solve problems for his clients.

We have complete confidence that any case is in excellent hands with David Heems. His dedication to his clients makes him an excellent choice.

David Heems is a very pleasant person and great communicator. He is smart, pragmatic, thinks strategically and has excellent knowledge.

David Heems is great at pleading a case in a concise manner.

David Heems' expertise is truly impressive. His strategic thinking and deep understanding of international law always stand out.

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Christiaan Zijderveld
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Christiaan Zijderveld
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Frédéric Verhoeven
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Frédéric Verhoeven
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David Heems
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David Heems
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Frédéric Verhoeven
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Frédéric Verhoeven
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David Heems