Stijn De Dier
Quinz
Quinz
Client SatisfactionBoutique firm Quinz combines corporate and financial expertise with capacities in dispute resolution and competition to provide its clients with multidisciplinary advice on a wide range of insolvency, reorganisation, and asset recovery matters. While primarily representing creditors in contentious insolvency proceedings and liability claims, the firm also guides distressed companies through out-of-court restructurings. Experienced litigator and arbitrator Benoît Allemeersch is furthermore capable of acting as a court-appointed liquidator in the context of large-scale bankruptcies. Allemeersch heads up the practice, which is bolstered by the expertise of insolvency and corporate finance expert Stijn De Dier.
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Testimonials
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‘Quinz is an atypical law firm. They deliver excellent quality. At the same time, they work very transparently, and are open to all forms of communication. There is very much mutual respect, which always benefits the outcome. ’
‘Quinz is very hands on and has a large knowledge of all procedural aspects related to a restructuring procedure. They combine the knowledge of corporate law together with insolvency law, which is quite unique.’
‘Benoit Allemeersch is the lead partner with great tactical insight which is very important in restructuring procedures. Gillis Lindemans is up and coming in this field and has good knowledge of the matter too. He is strong in court pleadings.’
‘The strength of Quinz is the quality of its people, the way they handle their files, and the commercial mind-set. In comparison to other firms I've worked with, they really make a difference in this respect.’
‘I have worked for over 10 years with Benoit Allemeersch. He is spectacularly good. His knowledge of the law is exceptional, and his problem-solving skills second to none. He is also widely respected, which makes him quite an asset to have on your side. And next to that, he is very pleasant to work with and communicates tremendously well.’
‘The team provided excellent and rapid advice in a fast moving and complex scenario. They were able to liaise well across a complex group of stakeholders in a highly litigious situation. Their calm and professional approach really helps clients focus on the key issues whilst feeling that all the issues are being managed.’
‘Benoit Allemeersch provides excellent commercial advice to is clients. He always seems calm even in the most difficult situations. Stijn De Dier is a top quality professional. He provides excellent advice.’
‘Highly intelligent associate Gillis Lindemans is outstanding both in managing the case/file and in quickly understanding and capably handling specific sector knowledge.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- Belfius Bank
- Famatown Finance
- Gemeentelijke Holding
- Holding Communal
- ING Belgium
- KBC Bank
- Nyrstar
Work highlights
- Represented Nyrstar in all Belgian procedures relating to its global restructuring.
- Represented Belfius Bank restitution and liability claims brought against it by shareholders of the Arco Group.
- Acted together with KPMG as liquidator of the Gemeentelijke Holding/Holding Communal, Dexia’s reference shareholder.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benoît Allemeersch