Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.‘s dispute resolution practice is led by Noor Zetteler, Thijs van Zanten, and Remco Vermaire. The firm's client base consists of major Dutch companies, including financial institutions, and financial litigation and insolvency proceedings, as well as liability cases involving directors and accountants, are highlights of the practice. Many of the firm’s cases are handled at Supreme Court level, which is led by insolvency expert and Supreme Court litigator van Zanten, and the team is also involved in proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber. Zetteler is regularly appointed as a trustee and leads in accountancy-related disputes, while Vermaire acts for financial institutions.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent people in the team. Seamless internal operations. Timely responses. Knowledge. Added value.’
‘They are excellent listeners and are able to handle complex cases involving large quantities of information. They don't jump too early to conclusions without the due facts and figures.'
'Determined people who are always available, explain legal strategy and are creative and protect clients. They feel like real partners - someone who cares and delivers.’
‘Thijs van Zanten is very responsive, does not shy away from discussion and is legally sharp and flexible.’
‘The team truly operates as a team, drawing on each other's strength. They provide personal attention and endless patience. The guidance given to each individual stakeholder is superb.’
‘Noor Zetteler is an efficient lead partner, and is 100 percent involved and dedicated.’
‘The Wijn and Stael legal team regularly hosts webinars on various noteworthy topics. With in-depth knowledge of the content, they are very capable of providing the best advice. In our day-to-day business they prove to be a reliable partner, always looking to outperform expectations.’
‘Remco Vermaire is very engaged and quick to pinpoint the issue and possible routes to resolve or tackle.'
Key clients
- Riverty GmbH
- R.C.F.E. Houben (SNS)
- Trustees in bankruptcy of Conservatrix
- Trustees in bankruptcy of Heiploeg
- The Municipality of Hoorn
- Brogema Real Estate B.V.
- Rabobank
Work highlights
- Successfully represented R.C.F.E. Houben, one of the expropriated bondholders of the nationalised SNS Bank, in the state’s appeal against the Enterprise Chamber's decision that the Dutch government had to pay damages to the bondholders.
- Represented the trustees in bankruptcy of Conservatrix in proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning the grounds for setting aside arbitral awards.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Noor Zetteler, Thijs van Zanten, Remco Vermaire