The intended trustee in Dutch pre-pack: from fly on the wall to spider in the web

The draft bill of the Continuity of Enterprises Act I assigns a significant role to the intended trustee in Dutch pre-pack proceedings. But what exactly is the position of this main figure and what does the job description include?

Romy Siebelink • December 02, 2019

Rescue of businesses in distress: shaping the insolvency and restructuring landscape

Since the global financial crisis, insolvency and restructuring law have been at the forefront of law reform initiatives in Europe and elsewhere. In light of these developments, the European Law Institute (ELI) started the Business Rescue Project in 2013.

Gert-Jan Boon • January 03, 2018

Pre-pack in Dutch Insolvency Law: Costs & Benefits for Share- and Debtholders, Employees and Society

A new tool has been added to Dutch Insolvency Law: the pre-pack. This modernisation of insolvency law has been criticised and disputed. Is the pre-pack a step forwards or backwards?

Tim Verdoes • July 15, 2016

Regulating the Turnaround Profession

New Guidelines for the turnaround profession should create trust in the market.

Bob Wessels • April 15, 2016 • 1 comment

V&D and the arbitrariness of rescuing businesses

Why do communities/governments support banks and football clubs but not V&D? Similarities exist between these cases. Comparison shows the arbitrariness of supporting (insolvent) businesses directly or indirectly.

Tim Verdoes • January 26, 2016 • 168 comments

Playing a Workout Game in Zambia

Should we use simulation games in law schools? A recent experience in the field of insolvency law and workouts suggests we should.

Jan Adriaanse • November 06, 2013

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