LAWYER PROFILE

Marc van Zanten

Europe 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration

Netherlands

10 years ranked

About

Provided by CMS

Practice Areas

Marc van Zanten is partner and Director in the CMS Banking & Finance Practice Group, specialising in insolvency, civil procedural law, litigation and D&O liability. Marc has wide experience as a (intended) bankruptcy trustee in insolvency proceedings and pre-packs and as an administrator in the suspension of payments. He has been appointed bankruptcy trustee of the fashion retailers/producers McGregor/Gaastra and Gerry Weber and of the hospital Slotervaartziekenhuis in Amsterdam. Finally Marc has been appointed as investigator by the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam.

Career

1992 - Lawyer at CMS

2006 - Partner at CMS

2020 - Partner | Head Banking & Finance Practice Group at CMS

Professional Memberships

• Judge at the Court of Appeal in 's-Hertogenbosch

• Member INSOLAD

• Member advisory committee on civil procedural law of the Netherlands Bar Association

Publications

• Author of several publications on insolvency law and civil procedural law.

• Speaker on Business News Radio.

• External doctorate candidate University of Groningen (subject: pre-pack).

• Marc regularly teaches lawyers and students and gives lectures.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration - Netherlands

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Marc van Zanten is often appointed as the bankruptcy trustee of Dutch companies, acting on financial restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very capable not only in his knowledge, but also in analysing the case and seeing what the particular points that need to be addressed are.
Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
Marc is very experienced and calm.
Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
Marc is a good and highly skilled lawyer who provides excellent assistance and ensures a favourable outcome.
Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide
Marc van Zanten's blend of professionalism, insight and empathy sets him apart.
Restructuring/Insolvency: AdministrationChambers European Guide