Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Wijn & Stael
Wijn & Stael has extensive expertise in restructuring and insolvency and is recognised nationally and internationally for its work in this field. Our experience is particularly valuable in corporate restructurings, including advising on options to prevent insolvency. Clients include financial institutions, healthcare providers, real estate investors, logistics companies, private equity firms, and court-appointed officers and company directors.
Our lawyers have acted in corporate restructurings for Partner Logistics, Kroymans Lease Holding, Pouw Automotive, V&D, Miss Etam, Lievegoed and MS Mode.
We also act in complex bankruptcy cases, including:
■ Landis, a listed company in the area of production and distribution of ICT-equipment
■ Econcern, a public company, heading 220 group companies with 1,200 employees in 20 countries, with a mission to “ensure a sustainable energy supply for everyone”
■ Ginaf Trucks, a producer of trucks
■ Stichting Meavita en Sensivation, a foundation with several subsidiaries in the area of care with a turnover of approximately €500,000,000
■ Vastgoed Fonds Hanzevast Holland 55 and Vastgoed Fonds Hanzevast Holland 61, a real estate fund
■ Nawon Holding, a company with several subsidiaries with real estate in The Netherlands, Germany and France
■ Goes Transport, a group of companies in the area of transport
■ Spyker N.V., a manufacturer of exclusive sport cars
■ Eurocommerce, a company with a large portfolio of real estate
Provided by Chambers
Wijn & Stael is an excellent law firm known for its holistic offering representing both debtors and creditors, as well as its role as administrator in high profile bankruptcy cases. Team members regularly act as court-appointed trustee on insolvency and bankruptcy cases, representing clients from the retail, manufacturing and insurance sectors. It also assists with trustee negotiations and restructurings.
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Wijn & Stael advised MRG Logistics on its position as a secured creditor in the WHOA and subsequent bankruptcy proceedings of Big Bazar.
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The team of lawyers at Wijn & Stael is not just knowledgeable, but also highly pragmatic.
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Noor Zetteler is very thoughtful about charting a path. It is one thing knowing the law, but another thing to be able to avoid the minefield.
She is always available, gives very prompt responses and is very thoughtful in her advice.
Robert van Faassen is experienced in a range of administrative matters and regularly acts as a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee.
He knows what is going on, what he is talking about and what he wants to achieve, thereby always keeping things professional and friendly.
Robert van Faassen is very hands-on, pragmatic and nice to work with.
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration
Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration
Provided by Wijn & Stael
Willem Jan Van Andel
Head of Department
Noor Zetteler
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