Noor Zetteler

Insolvency law (Bankruptcy, Suspension of payment)

Noor Zetteler is an attorney and partner at Wijn & Stael. She regularly advises and represents clients in litigation matters involving accountancy, financing, securities, and insolvency law, appearing before the Auditor’s Office and the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb). Noor counsels directors and financiers on issues of continuity, discontinuity, and foreclosure, and litigates complex disputes with a focus on the liability of directors, supervisory directors, and accountants. She is also regularly appointed as trustee in insolvency proceedings.

Analytical and Goal-Driven

Known for her razor-sharp analysis and goal-oriented strategies, Noor looks at cases from a broader perspective than just the legal issue at hand. She has an excellent grasp of figures. She stays calm and in control, even when a case becomes hectic and complex. “I enjoy the challenges of negotiating and counseling and will go the extra mile to deliver the best outcome for my client.”

Broad Knowledge and Experience

Noor recently completed the New Board Program / Corporate Governance & Responsible Leadership at Nyenrode Business University and served as the chairperson of INSOLAD, the Association of Insolvency Law Lawyers, from April 2020 to April 2022.

• Member International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Federation (IWIRC)

• Member INSOLAD professional association

• Former Member, Advisory Board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute

• Member, Association of Corporate Litigation

• Member, Association of Accounting Law

• Member, INSOL Europe

• Former deputy chair, Complaints Committee of the Royal Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA)

Title: Key Developments and Trends in Dutch Insolvency Law

Publication: Lexology

Authors/Contributors: Robert van Faassen, Remco Vermaire, Noor Zetteler, Anne Mennens

Date: November 2025

Summary:

This article explores recent developments in Dutch insolvency law, including the four insolvency procedures—bankruptcy, suspension of payments, debt restructuring for natural persons, and the WHOA pre-insolvency procedure. It discusses trends in bankruptcies and restructurings, such as the increase in filings following the pandemic and the impact of higher interest rates and tax debts. Significant cases shaping practice are analysed, including Blokker, McDermott, IHC Merwede, GINAF Trucks Nederland, Gerry Weber, Vanilia, Casa, and Amslod. The article also examines metrics and expected developments in insolvencies through 2027.

A key focus is the WHOA procedure, introduced in 2021, which is increasingly used by companies with fundamentally sound operations to restructure debt and avoid bankruptcy. The article highlights lessons from its practical application in high-profile cases.

Leiden University

Specialization Course in WHOA - Restructuring Expert

2021

Nyenrode Business University

New Board Program / Corporate Governance & Responsible Leadership Program

2020

INSOLAD

Financial Economics for Trustees

2015

Grotius Academy

Insolvency Law, specialist program

2004

Utrecht University

Economic Business and Public Law and European Law

1999