Our Restructuring and Insolvency team advises clients on the full range of matters relating to restructuring and insolvency. The team has unique expertise in advising clients and regularly accepting appointments as office holders, administrators or liquidators. We are also instructed by foreign office holders and law firms to handle cross-border proceedings and disputes.
Our unique combined experience as an advisor to creditors and as an office holder provides us with precious know-how in these types of matters. In this respect, we have built up specific expertise in litigation on directors’ liability, in addition to our strength in general litigation and alternative dispute resolution in these subject matters.
When representing creditors, we seek the timely and efficient enforcement of security interests. We avoid increasing credit exposure for a distressed debtor and avoid relative deteriorations for other creditors during formal insolvency proceedings. We help clients to reduce loss caused by a debtor’s winding-up or other insolvency proceedings. Having experience as an office holder allows us to anticipate actions that a debtor would take during insolvency proceedings. We combine our restructuring and insolvency expertise with knowledge from our other lawyers who specialise in Corporate/M&A, Finance, Tax and Employment law.
Recognitions
Legal 500 2024 - Insolvency and Restructuring
Under the leadership of experienced insolvency litigator and practitioner Bart De Moor, a 'seasoned professional with a pragmatic approach', Strelia's team is uniquely qualified to act in domestic and cross-border insolvency proceedings and shareholder disputes. The team also advises and acts as administrator for distressed companies on their out-of-court and court-appointed restructurings. Marine Callebaut's portfolio includes representing shareholders and insurers in post-bankruptcy liability claims as well as handling alternative dispute resolution.
‘The difference of Strelia is the consideration of all aspects of the problem. I really appreciated the advice but above all the human support in a complicated period for the company.’
‘I worked with Bart de Moor and Marine Callebaut. They were very involved in finding a solution and it was thanks to them that we found a buyer for the company.’
‘I worked a lot with Bart de Moor on insolvency and restructuring matters. He is a partner of the firm who is extremely well prepared and an extremely nice person, too!’
‘This practice is unique by the way it put first an understanding of the clients aims and goals and adapt its service to the scale involved.’
‘Very competent in their field.’
‘Bart De Moor is very competent in the field of insolvency law.’
‘Bart de Moor is a seasoned professional with a pragmatic approach, calm and competent.’
‘Bart De Moor is one of the best-known specialists in the field of restructuring and insolvency law beyond the borders of Belgium, whose professional advice is much appreciated in the restructuring of internationally active companies. He is also a highly successful Belgian insolvency administrator who masters even the most difficult cases with virtuosity.'
Legal 500 2023 - Insolvency & Restructuring
Strelia‘s restructuring and insolvency team is led by experienced partner Bart De Moor, and advises creditors and distressed companies on both national and cross-border proceedings, including reorganisations, liquidations, and related disputes. The ‘experienced‘ and ‘ambitious‘ De Moor is regularly appointed as an officeholder, administrator, and liquidator, and has experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Notable support comes from associate Marine Callebaut.
‘Bart de Moor is always precise and always makes himself available. He is very ambitious and wants the best for his clients.’
‘Perfect focus on the Belgium market.’
‘Always a pleasure to work with Bart de Moor.’
Legal 500 2022 - Insolvency & Restructuring
Strelia advises distressed companies, creditors, and insolvency practitioners on restructuring and insolvency processes, including a number of cross-border proceedings, as well as representing in associated litigation. The team, led by the ‘excellent‘ Bart De Moor, is also regularly appointed by Belgian courts as administrator or liquidator of distressed companies. Another area of strength for the firm is creditor-side advice and litigation for the recovery of distressed debts.
‘The department has its focus on administrator appointments and is involved in matters which are pertinent to restructuring/insolvency. This experience is important for companies in financial distress who are looking for legal assistance or for assistance in insolvency litigation’.
‘I have worked with Bart de Moor for a long time. He is an excellent lawyer. He is skilful, always helpful and responsive.’
‘Exceptionally committed partners, sought as contact persons in national and international topics.’
‘Great team which covers the Belgium market well.’
Legal 500 2021 - Insolvency and Restructuring
Strelia's restructuring and insolvency department leverages the firm's full-service offering to benefit from a range of corporate, tax and employment expertise. Led by the 'exceptional' Bart De Moor, the practice handles judicial reorganisation and bankruptcy-related matters, with a strong reputation for defending debtors during litigation proceedings. Clients recognise the firm's 'great network in Belgium', with De Moor and associate Marine Callebaut also regularly appointed as administrators or liquidators by the court.
Leading individuals: Bart de Moor - Strelia
‘Professional, targeted advice and implementation.’
‘Bart De Moor is multilingual and friendly, with outstanding technical skills.’
‘Great network in Belgium.’
‘Bart De Moor is exceptional.’
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Related insights
More insights- Bart De Moor was a panelist at the ASIPI & ECTA webinar on IP Valuation on 19 November 2024
- Bart De Moor and Frédéric Heremans participated in the vdpPfandbriefAkademie-Seminar in Berlin
- Bart De Moor participated in the Düsseldorfer Anwaltsessen
- Strelia's Luxembourg office recognized in several categories in the newest Leaders League rankings
- As Country Coordinator for Belgium, Bart De Moor co-chaired the INSOL Europe Annual Congress 2024