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Monard Law

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Monard Law

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Belgium

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Monard Law fields a team of seasoned restructuring and insolvency lawyers demonstrating strong credentials in advising debtors and creditors on bankruptcy proceedings, including pre-pack bankruptcies and judicial reorganisations. It boasts further capabilities in distressed M&A and insolvency-related litigation, including directors' liability and recovery claims. Team members also offer experience acting as court-appointed administrators.

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Work Highlights

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  • Monard Law advised S&S Europe on the wind-down of its Belgian entities following bankruptcy declarations, as well as offering post-bankruptcy assistance.

Strengths

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  • Monard Law combines responsiveness with pragmatic, business-oriented advice. It offers clear risk calibration and operates as a true extension of the in-house legal team.

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  • The strengths of the Monard Law team lie primarily in its pragmatic approach on the one hand and its experience and entrepreneurial attitude on the other.

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  • Monard Law is communicative and has a lot of knowledge and expertise. The team helps me tremendously.

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  • Monard Law's deep understanding of corporate and financial law, combined with strong transactional experience and strategic insight, allows it to approach each case with both precision and perspective.

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  • Their knowledge of legislation in different countries and their ability to be fluent in so many different languages is amazing.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Louis Verstraeten
    Louis Verstraeten

    Louis Verstraeten

    Louis Verstraeten is recognised for his work in restructuring and insolvency matters, advising creditors and debtors on bankruptcy proceedings, pre-pack insolvencies and judicial reorganisations. He boasts further experience in contentious matters, including insolvency litigation.

    • He combines exceptional legal expertise with a deep understanding of commercial realities, making him an invaluable adviser.

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    • Louis Verstraeten exemplifies true business partnering through his pragmatic advice and collaborative approach.

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    • Louis is very knowledgeable but at the same time strikes a good balance between accessible information and legal accuracy in client communications.

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    • Louis Verstraeten has great communication skills and knowledge. He always makes me feel at home.

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    • Louis Verstraeten is very swift and has a good understanding of the case and the business.

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