Remco Vermaire

Practice Areas

Financial law (Banking law)

Insolvency law (Bankruptcy, Suspension of payment)

Career

Remco Vermaire has been with Wijn & Stael since 2002 and is an attorney and partner with the firm. He counsels major financial institutions, such as banks, private lenders and leasing companies, on financing, securities and leasing matters, while counseling financial institutions and directors of companies on (extensive) restructuring.​

Driven Attorney for Complex Cases

Remco is a driven attorney who values close cooperation with his clients. Precise and meticulous, he has a wealth of litigation and negotiation experience and always has an eye for detail, even when working under pressure. He immerses himself in the various interests and has the ability to capture the essence. “I enjoy the challenge of solving complex legal puzzles and turning them into pragmatic solutions for my clients. Working with the client motivates me to bring a complicated case to a successful conclusion.”

Experience in Bankruptcy and Banking Issues

Because of his years-long background as trustee and administrator, Remco is well-versed in (pre)bankruptcy issues. He was contracted out for a period of time to a large financial institution and has specific banking knowledge of CDD processes and fraud cases.

Professional Memberships

- Member of the professional associations INSOLAD and INSOL Europe

Publications

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.

Work Highlights

- Advised a leading Dutch bank on matters arising from one of the largest real estate insolvencies in the Netherlands.

- Led the complex cross-border restructuring (and insolvency) of a group of companies triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Advised a private lender on the termination of a €20 million credit facility.

Languages Spoken

Dutch, English

Personal

- Guest lecturer at University of Utrecht/Utrecht Law College

- Teacher at the vocational training for the legal profession

- Regularly publishes in various legal journals.

Education