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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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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

  • Houthoff advised Fortenova on the restructuring issues it faced due to being partially owned by sanctioned parties.

Strengths

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The team's work products are of a very high quality, especially as the team is very responsive and timely.

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The quality of the team is outstanding.

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The team has excellent technical knowledge and a great track record in insolvency and related matters.

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Houthoff is a sophisticated provider of legal services.

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Houthoff offers an unparalleled combination of speed, scope, depth, quality and stature within the Dutch market.

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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 is an amazing and creative lawyer, who is also easy to work with.

He is excellent to work with.

He is a very gifted technical lawyer who keeps the broader picture in mind when advising.

Christiaan is very responsive, very good with clients and user-friendly.

Christiaan is able to understand complex matters very quickly and seemingly never suffers from stress.

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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 is one of the best lawyers in the Dutch industry. He is incredibly engaged and a smart strategist in operation.

Frédéric is able to summarise complex issues into simple, comprehensible terms.

He is a very experienced expert in restructuring and insolvency, who is known for his profound insights and good mediation skills.

Frédéric Verhoeven is a thought leader in his space. He is creative and provides sophisticated advice.

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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.

He is an excellent lawyer who is sharp in his analyses and has good commercial sense.

He is a very good insolvency litigator who is straightforward in pleadings.

David Heems provides top-notch analyses and advice.

He is able to deliver strategic and well-rounded legal solutions, even in the most complex scenarios, underscoring his exceptional legal acumen and dedication.

David understands every detail of a matter without losing sight of the bigger picture.

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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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Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration
Frédéric Verhoeven
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Frédéric Verhoeven
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David Heems