Florent
Florent‘s restructuring and insolvency cohort is well equipped to handle complex bankruptcy proceedings for its array of well-known clients, for which the team often acts in cross-border matters. The practice is co-led by Hanneke De Coninck and Kees van de Meent; both are described as being ’extremely skilled, straight to the point and pleasant to work with’ and both are also court-appointed insolvency trustees. Senior associate Joris Opstroom and disputes specialist associate Merijn Moeliker are noteworthy team members.
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Testimonials
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‘Have had several cross-border cases with them and they always deliver great results on time.’
‘Hanneke De Connick and Kees van de Meent are both extremely skilled, straight to the point and pleasant to work with.’
‘Within the Netherlands, Florent has one of the largest insolvency departments with court-appointed trustees. A wealth of experience combined with a hands-on approach.’
‘Kees van de Meent is well-known as court appointed trustee and is absolutely the go-to for companies in financial difficulties with a great strategic approach. Daphne Beunk has a profound knowledge of the EU insolvency regulations. Jurgen van den Heuvel and Merijn Moeliker are both knowledgeable and extremely dedicated.'
‘Florents' restructuring and insolvency practice is one of the outstanding practices in the Netherlands in this field. Kees van de Meent comes highly recommended and is one of the top practitioners in the field for the very larger complex restructuring and insolvency matters.’
‘Kees van de Meent is highly experienced and has contacts everywhere - the Dutch leader, even in the niche areas of asset tracing and recovery.’
‘Working with Kees van de Meent is a pleasure. He is knowledgeable, practical and always available to assist.’
'Excellent advisor, Florent is an expert in all matters around insolvency. With their in-depth knowledge working as a trustee, Florent is able to advise on all relevant aspects.'
Key clients
- Crystal River Cruises
- Helpling
- FNG group of companies
- Theo Henkelman Schoenen B.V.
- Only A Shoes B.V.
- V&D
- La Place
- Exem Energy
- Thomas Cook Nederland B.V.
- Van der Moolen
- Integrated Green Energy
- Amsterdam B.V.
Work highlights
- Acting as court-appointed bankruptcy trustee of Exem Energy B.V. and more recently Exem Oil & Gas B.V.
- Acting as trustees in the bankruptcy proceedings for V&D, the renowned and iconic chain of department stores in the Netherlands, and for La Place, the renowned and iconic chain of restaurants in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Bali and the US.
- Appointed as trustee in the bankruptcy proceedings for Thomas Cook Nederland B.V.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hanneke De Coninck, Kees van de Meent