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NautaDutilh

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Finding solutions for those in financial distress, no matter how large or complex the challenge is. NautaDutilh's Benelux Restructuring & Insolvency team guides its clients through the worst of times.

Our Benelux team has exceptional capabilities and litigation expertise, plus the necessary resources, to deliver the optimal outcome in any distressed situation; from out-of-court restructurings and non-contentious advice/transactions to litigation and dispute resolution before all courts up to the Dutch Supreme Court and European Court of Justice. We are the top tier firm for R&I in our jurisdictions  - the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium - and work together with all leading law firms in the UK, US, France, Germany and across the globe. NautaDutilh has leading teams in the fields of Banking & Finance, Insolvency and Litigation. A combination that has made NautaDutilh unique as an adviser in restructuring and insolvency situations.

For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/services/restructuring-insolvency-distressed-situations

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

NautaDutilh is a top-tier law firm with a large dedicated team acting across the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency law. The team has a broad client base, representing both borrowers and creditors, including noteholder and bondholder committees. Team members have experience in both Dutch and UK schemes of arrangement, as well as advising on enforcement proceedings and winding-down proceedings. NautaDutilh additionally acts on recapitalisation matters. The law firm offers notable experience in both bankruptcy proceedings and insolvency disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • NautaDutilh assisted an ad hoc group of noteholders with the restructuring of Selecta and other entities within the group.

Strengths

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  • The team consistently provides expert advice, has a commercial mindset and offers creative solutions.

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  • The law firm is very approachable and has a good understanding of the commercial aspects that need to be taken into account.

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  • The team has a commercial mindset, easily adapts to changing situations and brings a level of calm, clarity and professionalism to distressed situations.

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  • The team is practical, hands-on and pleasant to work with.

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  • NautaDutilh is very responsive and able to advise on all transactional and contentious aspects of restructurings within the same team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marc Orval
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    Marc Orval

    Marc Orval is recognised for his experience assisting clients with financial restructuring by way of bond redemption and security enforcement. He acts for companies, bondholders and lenders, with further experience in WHOA proceedings.

    • He is a very intelligent partner, who is able to solve anything you throw at him.

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    • Marc is an excellent lawyer and a trusted adviser on critical restructuring situations.

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    • Marc has added significant value to our business team in connection with some very challenging situations. He is practical and extremely knowledgeable.

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    • Marc Orval is very commercial, knowledgeable and great on a personal level as well.

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    • He is quickly on top of all of the issues and is always responsive.

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  • Lenneke de Baar
    Lenneke de Baar

    Lenneke de Baar

    Lenneke de Baar regularly assists lenders and noteholders with refinancing and restructuring proceedings. She is experienced in debt-for-equity swaps and enforcement sales.

    • Lenneke de Baar handles matters with a level of sophistication and technical excellence way above her qualification year.

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