LAWYER PROFILE

Joost Volkers

Europe 2026

Van Doorne

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Van Doorne

Practice Areas

Joost Volkers co-heads Van Doorne’s Restructuring group. He specialises in both contentious and litigious restructuring and insolvency matters. He is regularly involved in cross-border restructurings with a Dutch nexus. He is a dedicated collaborative partner for clients on complex issues and disputes in financing, restructuring and bankruptcy law, including related liability proceedings. Joost helps find a solution that works not only legally, but also commercially.

Joost frequently publishes on his area of expertise and gives regular presentations and lectures, including at the Vrije Universiteit and the Law Firm School. He is on the editorial board of HERO.

Professional Memberships

He is a member of Insolad, Insol Europe and the Dutch Restructuring Association.

Clients

His clients include financial institutions, investors, credit and debt funds, large international and Dutch corporates.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Joost Volkers operates a solid restructuring practice and advises lenders and noteholders on restructuring proceedings, as well as handling distressed M&A transactions. He also represents clients in disputes with bankruptcy trustees.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Joost Volkers is able to lead his team effectively and to provide timely and detailed advice in a very user-friendly manner.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Joost is a pleasure to deal with, as well as knowledgeable and accessible.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
He is proactive and solution-oriented, with a pragmatic approach to resolving complex matters.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide