Noor Zetteler is an attorney and partner with Wijn & Stael. Her practice includes financing, securities and insolvency law. She counsels directors and financiers on (dis)continuity and foreclosure sale issues and litigates (complex) disputes focusing on the liability of directors, supervisory directors and accountants. She also counsels and represents clients in litigation matters involving accountancy issues before the Auditor’s Office and the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb). Noor is regularly appointed as trustee.​

Analytical and Goal-Driven
Known for her razor-sharp analysis and goal-oriented strategies, Noor looks at cases from a broader perspective than just the legal issue at hand. She has an excellent grasp of figures. She stays calm and in control, even when a case becomes hectic and complex. “I enjoy the challenges of negotiating and counseling and will go the extra mile to deliver the best outcome for my client.”

Broad Knowledge and Experience
Noor recently completed the New Board Program / Corporate Governance & Responsible Leadership at Nyenrode Business University and served as the chairperson of INSOLAD, the Association of Insolvency Law Lawyers, from April 2020 to April 2022.

Professional Activities

  • Member INSOLAD professional association
  • Member, Advisory Board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute
  • Member, Association of Corporate Litigation
  • Member, Association of Accounting Law
  • Member, INSOL Europe
  • Former deputy chair, Complaints Committee of the Royal Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA)

Academic Background

  • Specialization Course in WHOA - Restructuring Expert, Leiden University (2021)
  • New Board Program / Corporate Governance & Responsible Leadership Program, Nyenrode Business University
  • Financial Economics for Trustees, 2015, INSOLAD
  • Insolvency Law, specialist program, 2004, Grotius Academy
  • Economic Business and Public Law and European Law, 1999, Utrecht University

Recommendations

  • Chambers 2024: “Noor Zetteler is very communicative. She knows when to push, pull or let things run their course.” "Noor Zetteler has a clear understanding of financial issues. She is practical and effective and has good judgement."
  • Chambers 2023: "She is a strong player in the field who is very accessible."
     
  • Legal500 - 2024: ‘Noor Zetteler is outstanding – not only is she very knowledgeable in all respects, she also really enjoys her job and brings great energy to restructuring projects.’
  • Legal500 - 2023: ‘Noor Zetteler is an efficient lead partner, and is 100 percent involved and dedicated.’

Bar register of legal practice areas
Noor has registered the following principal (and secondary) legal practice areas in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):

  • Insolvency law (Bankruptcy, Suspension of payment)

Based on this registration, she is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.