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Insolvency and restructuring

Liedekerke

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Liedekerke‘s restructuring and insolvency offering handles both domestic and international matters including bankruptcy proceedings, out of court restructurings, and judicial reorganisation proceedings. It works closely with colleagues in the firm’s corporate, finance, fraud, and energy teams, and has experience supporting clients in the transport, telecoms, retail, and insurance sectors, as well as public entities. ’Extremely knowledgeable' team head Roel Fransis is an insolvency specialist with longstanding experience of litigation in the field.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The insolvency and restructuring team, led by Roel Fransis, knows how to handle complex matters, drawing on the diverse strengths of each team member.'

  • 'By working closely with other practice groups within the firm, they offer clients well-rounded, comprehensive solutions that address both legal and commercial challenges. This seamless integration of expertise across disciplines is a key driver behind the consistently excellent outcomes they deliver for their clients.’

  • ‘Roel Fransis is extremely knowledgeable in the field of insolvency law, combining deep expertise with a pragmatic approach that consistently benefits his clients. His ability to craft clear and effective strategies, even in complex cases, sets him apart.'

  • 'Roel is always committed to defending his clients' interests with precision and integrity. Without a doubt, he is an exceptional lawyer who consistently delivers high-quality results. ’

Key clients

  • Proximus
  • Veldeman Group
  • LMR Partners
  • Terrebois
  • The Belgian State
  • P&V Verzekeringen
  • Tide Bus Danmark
  • Grandvision Benelux

Work highlights

  • Assisting the Belgian State - Ministry of National Defence to secure the Belgian State’s interests in relation to a more than 5 M. EUR worth public procurement contract entered into with the UK company Jankel Armouring Limited which entered into administration proceedings in the UK.
  • Advising Grandvision Benelux to secure the Grand Optical brand in the framework of the bankruptcy proceedings of Retail Optical Stores Belgium.
  • Advising Hong Kong based NewCity Capital LLC, an ultimate shareholder and director of football club KV Oostende NV, in relation to the financial distress situation of KV Oostende and the recovery of its 2,8 million EUR shareholder loan in the bankruptcy proceedings of KV Oostende NV.

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Roel Fransis