Restructuring and Insolvency

Specialising in financial and corporate restructuring and insolvency matters, our team has worked on many of the major cross-border restructurings and insolvencies of the past decade.

We are experienced in all stages of the restructuring or insolvency process. Thanks to our vast sectoral expertise, we act for a wide range of clients, including domestic and international borrowers, lender groups, creditors, shareholders, directors, sponsors as well as bidders in distressed transactions. Teamwork with colleagues from our other practice groups enables us to deliver a comprehensive legal service for both in-court and out-of-court restructurings and settlements.

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Stibbe advises GRW on the acquisition of Van Hool’s industrial vehicle division

Stibbe advised GRW, the South African tanker and trailer manufacturer allied with Schmitz Cargobull, on acquiring the industrial vehicle division of Van Hool, following the latter’s declaration of bankruptcy.

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Stibbe advises Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

Stibbe assisted Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. in the sale and transfer of 100% of the shares of TMD Friction Group S.A. to AEQUITA.

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Stibbe advises creditors of the Keter Group on its debt extension transaction

Stibbe has advised a group of senior lenders to the Keter Group on the successful completion of a transaction that includes maturity extensions of the Group’s senior and holdco PIK facilities.

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Stibbe advised on the transformative restructuring of the Frigoglass Group

Stibbe advised Frigoglass on the consensual recapitalisation and financial restructuring of Frigoglass S.A.I.C. and the group of companies formerly controlled by it (the “Frigoglass Group”).

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Our team has broad experience in domestic and international restructuring mandates, using both foreign proceedings (e.g. the English restructuring plan proceedings) and national out-of-court restructuring proceedings (e.g. the Dutch scheme (WHOA)). Lawyers from our team are regularly appointed by the court to act as bankruptcy trustees, administrators in suspension of payments proceedings and restructuring experts in out-of-court restructurings.

Acting on debt and corporate restructurings, we handle issues regarding capital restructuring, including rescue rights issues, rescheduling of debts, moratoriums, standstills, debt to equity swaps, distressed M&A transactions, plans of composition, and restructuring by means of insolvency proceedings.

By drawing on our expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and tax, employment, environment and planning, EU and competition law, we handle matters in the most integrated and coordinated way.

We have proven experience in combined formal insolvency procedures in various jurisdictions around the world. We assist clients who are confronted with complex restructuring and liquidation issues.

Alongside our advisory work and appointment as bankruptcy trustee and liquidator, we focus on litigation work. We have been involved in various high-profile matters that include restructuring issues or important insolvency litigation. We act for creditors and board members in proceedings in high-profile bankruptcies. Our team also has particular expertise in proceedings in respect of fraudulent conveyances and directors’ liability.

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"Stibbe is composed of strong technical lawyers, who are pragmatic with a good business sense, and determined when needed."

Chambers Europe
2024
Restructuring and Insolvency

"A very responsive and adaptable team, willing and able to coordinate across jurisdictions and adapt appropriately."

The Legal 500
2024
Restructuring and Insolvency

"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."

The Legal 500
2024
Restructuring and Insolvency

"Stibbe aims to work together with you, providing a lot of interaction to push the case forward together."

Chambers Europe
2024
Restructuring and Insolvency

"‘The insolvency team is part of Stibbe’s overall full-service approach, which gives clients the possibility to also get back to them with questions on other areas, such as IP. This has been important in a complex transaction-based matter."

The Legal 500
2024
Restructuring and Insolvency

"Straightforward advice. Always evaluating multiple options to come to the best advice. Swift response time."

The Legal 500
2023
Restructuring and Insolvency

"The team is strong in determining legal strategies (long and short term). Good focus on all aspects of the case, not just procedural."

The Legal 500
2023
Restructuring and Insolvency

"The team is very knowledgeable and creative. They have the ability to connect legal framework and practical context in order to work to a solution."

The Legal 500
2022
Restructuring and Insolvency