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Rutgers & Posch

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The team at Rutgers & Posch is well-placed to provide business owners and financial investors advice on the remit of insolvency and restructuring matters in cross-jurisdictional and domestic contexts, in addition to its bankruptcy capabilities. Loek Kerstens is regarded as an ‘excellent litigator’ by clients and heads up the offering. Gief de Gruijter departed in May 2024 while Bas Kramer joined from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in October 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This team's distinctive qualities and expertise make them truly exceptional in the legal arena. One of the defining aspects of this practice is its commitment to delivering top-tier legal services and client satisfaction.'

  • 'Loek Kerstens' knowledge and professionalism is unmatched. Loek's depth of expertise in insolvency law is remarkable.’

  • ‘Loek Kerstens is, without a doubt, an outstanding legal professional. His impressive command of the law is matched by his ability to apply it effectively in complex scenarios. What sets Loek apart is his unwavering dedication to achieving the best results for his clients.'

  • ‘Loek Kerstens is a stand-out partner. His communication skills are excellent, they have fantastic reasoning and win without getting brutal.'

  • ‘The team stands out for their pragmatic approach to their cases. They are exceptionally committed, provide swift and accurate advice and are available. The team has clearly made a difference to our case.’

  • ‘Loek Kerstens is a hands-on, pragmatic, and an excellent litigator. A highly intelligent strategist who goes beyond the legal aspects and genuinely acts in the best interests of his clients.’

  • ‘What makes Rutgers & Posch unique is the fact that they always have a team available with significant years of experience and knowledge applicable to the case at hand. When you work with them you know you will be helped on every level whereby it is possible for them to provide you with a personal and tailor-made solution. This is what makes a boutique firm stand out from a big law firm.’

  • ‘Solid, seasoned team who can assist you during restructuring cases from different angles of expertise.’

Key clients

  • Equiom
  • Selten
  • Corvallis Navigation Panama
  • Bovemij (Care4Lease)
  • Banca Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Rabo Investments
  • Clean Holding B.V.
  • Bunq B.V.
  • Vistra Management Services (Netherlands) B.V.
  • Rinkelberg Capital

Work highlights

  • Acting for an investor in bankruptcy proceedings against Lightyear up to the Court of Appeal, we have been engaged by the bankruptcy trustee to initiate enquiry proceedings with the Dutch Enterprise Chamber.
  • Acted for the investors of Dutch energy company Evoyo in its pre-packaged bankruptcy.
  • Advising the client on the investigations by the trustees into the causes of the bankruptcy.

Lawyers

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.

Loek Kerstens

Other key lawyers

Bas Kramer