Stibbe
Stibbe‘s restructuring and insolvency group is well equipped to advise its client roster of high-profile borrowers and lenders on the plethora of complex work. The team is noted as harnessing ’real depth of experience in the restructuring sphere’; its workload features a broad range of work, from advising on high-value recapitalisations and high-stakes bankruptcies to assisting clients in relation to their compliance with relevant case law. ‘Brilliant lawyer’ Rein van Helden, who splits his time between London and the Netherlands, is key to the practice, which is led by Job van Hooff who has particular expertise advising on cross-border financial restructurings, including schemes of arrangement and distressed transactions. Counsel Daisy Nijkamp is experienced in related contentious work.
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Testimonials
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‘The Stibbe team has real depth of experience in the restructuring sphere which allows them to advise in a clear and commercial manner and find the best possible solutions for their needs. They span the range of practices needed in restructuring, namely finance, corporate, and litigation, and have always fielded a strong team.’
‘Rein Van Helden is a brilliant lawyer who has a commercial manner and a great eye for detail. He is a pleasure to work with and always delivers a top-quality product.'
'Job Van Hoof has particular expertise on the more technical side of restructuring law; staying on top of a rapidly-changing legal landscape and always able to translate changes and developments into clear strategies for clients.'
'Daisy Nijkamp is a great lawyer, and an asset to the team. She is experienced, calm and client-focused.’
‘A very responsive and adaptable team, willing and able to coordinate across jurisdictions and adapt appropriately.’
‘Job van Hooff is excellent, confident and compelling in court and in giving steady, measured advice even against the odds. He is ably supported by a very diligent team in Marleen Jonckers and Jeltje Straatman.'
Key clients
- Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.
- Warmtebedrijf Rotterdam
- Dutch State
- DAMCO Aluminium Delfzijl Coöperatie U.A. ("Aldel")
- Frigoglass
- Getronics (Digitran Innovations B.V. and PomGen Holdings B.V.)
- Court appointed administrator Enerray DT B.V.
- Creditors of Diebold Nixdorf
- Origin Materials
Work highlights
- Advised the Amsterdam Court as bankruptcy trustees of Amsterdam Trade Bank.
- Advised Frigoglass on the consensual recapitalisation and €325m financial restructuring of Frigoglass S.A.I.C. and the group of companies formerly controlled by it.
- Advised a group of lenders, including Barclays, on the consequences of the Chapter 11 filing by Cineworld.
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Rising stars
Next Generation Partners
Job co-heads the restructuring practice of Stibbe’s Amsterdam office. He acts on cross-border financial restructuring, including through English schemes of arrangements, and distressed transactions for a range of high profile borrowers and lenders. Job also represents clients in litigation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency and he is regularly appointed by the court as an administrator and bankruptcy trustee. In each case, he works closely with his clients guiding them through any complexities. He regularly teaches and publishes on subjects of restructuring, liability and bankruptcy law. Job has a master’s in law from Tilburg University.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Job van Hooff