Racine's insolvency and restructuring practice acts as counsel to creditors and debtors in insolvency proceedings, in addition to acting as insolvency practitioners or distressed mediators for insolvent companies: a ‘competitive advantage’. Stijn Vanschoubroek has longstanding experience of the sector alongside experience in corporate law, mediation, and arbitration, co-heading the team with Joan Dubaere, a restructuring expert, and Anthony Van der Hauwaert. Rubben Lindemans departed to Baker Tilly Law Belgium in March 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The work for both clients as well as for the courts. This gives them a competitive advantage.’

  • ‘Joan Du Baere and Stijn Van Schoubroek are a pleasure to work with and have an impressive track record.’

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas Fortis Factor
  • Johnson Controls
  • Flamant
  • Getronics Belgium
  • Europower Generators
  • BelGan

Work highlights

  • Representing the directors of GETRONICS BELGIUM in several post-bankruptcy litigations initiated by the trustees.
  • Advised the chip manufacturer BELGAN on restructuring matters.
  • Assisted TELCOTECH on its restructuring.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joan Dubaere, Stijn Vanschoubroek, Anthony Van der Hauwaert