The collective at Stibbe is experienced advising its roster of clients on the plethora of restructuring matters, both domestic and international in scope. In terms of advisory work, the team assists debtors, creditors, bidders and sponsors in financial distress; the team is also equipped to handle litigious restructuring matters. Areas of industry sector specialism include energy and natural resources, healthcare and retail. Job van Hooff oversees the group and has expertise in WHOA proceedings and cross-jurisdictional insolvency and bankruptcy litigation. Partner as of January 2025 Daisy Nijkamp is a key contact in the team, considered ‘exceptional’ alongside Marleen Jonckers.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Stibbe team are extremely strong across the board.'

  • 'The team is able to field first-class individuals who are at the forefront of their respective markets.'

  • 'They can deftly move from financing to restructuring and beyond, and are able to navigate between local law issues and how those fit into a bigger multi-jurisdictional transactions.’

  • 'Job van Hooff is another key light of the Stibbe team - extremely knowledgeable on restructuring and insolvency matters, and adept at intertwining Dutch processes with foreign proceedings.'

  • 'Their junior bench is exceptional, particularly Daisy Nijkamp and Marleen Jonckers.'

Key clients

  • Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.
  • Frigoglass
  • Keter Group
  • Accell Group
  • North Seaports
  • Consolis Group

Work highlights

  • Advising Accell Group B.V. and its subsidiaries on the potential debt restructuring.
  • Advised an ad hoc group of lenders of Keter Group B.V. on its restructuring, which included a junior transfer of ownership.
  • Advising Consolis Group on its €350m debt restructuring.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Job van Hooff

Other key lawyers

Daisy Nijkamp, Marleen Jonckers