Wijn & Stael Advocaten is mentioned several times in the recently published Chambers Europe 2025 guide. We are proud of the rankings of our Litigation (band 4) and Restructuring & Insolvency (band 2) practices and very grateful for the great feedback we received from our clients. See the overview of the entries and quotes from our clients below.

Remco Vermaire is mentioned for his work in the section:

• Restructuring/Insolvency: administration (Band 4)

Remco Vermaire often assists lenders and creditors with financial restructuring matters. He also has experience advising directors on liability issues.

Client feedback:
" Remco Vermaire takes the lead within a web of legal issues in a complex international field with a fair focus for getting results and solutions.”

Thijs van Zanten is mentioned for his work in the section:

• Supreme Court Litigation (Band 2).

Thijs van Zanten represents clients before the Supreme Court, often acting for bondholders or insolvency administrators. He also advises clients on public law disputes.

Client feedback:
"He really listens to you, which I appreciate.”
"Thijs van Zanten is very easy to reach, accurate, nice to talk to and provides quick responses. I really recommend him for Supreme Court matters."
“I value Thijs van Zanten for his prompt responses, his ability to consider and value the client's input, his astute yet friendly engagement with other involved parties and his knowledge.”

Noor Zetteler is mentioned for her work in the sections:

• Restructuring/Insolvency administration (Band 2)
• Restructuring/Insolvency (Band 4).

Noor Zetteler is often appointed as an insolvency trustee or member of the committee of representation. She also assists clients with directors' liability matters.

Client feedback:
“It is great working with Noor Zetteler.”
“I think highly of Noor Zetteler. She is an experienced lawyer.”
“Noor Zetteler is a strong profiled lawyer who is very reliable in her deliverables.”
“Noor Zetteler made it apparent that she is an expert in her field.”
"Noor Zetteler is a strong profiled lawyer who is very reliable in her deliverables."

Robert van Faassen has been flagged as 'one to watch' within the research, with the potential to be included in the rankings next year. 

What Chambers says about our two practices:

Restructuring & Insolvency
Wijn & Stael is an excellent firm known for its holistic offering representing both debtors and creditors, as well as its role as administrator in high-profile bankruptcy cases. Team members regularly act as court-appointed trustee on insolvency and bankruptcy cases, representing clients from the retail sector. It also assists with trustee negotiations and restructurings.

Client feedback:
“Wijn & Stael can handle complex matters very well.”
“The law firm has expert knowledge of various legal disciplines and is eager to get results and solutions in respect of everyone's position.”
“Wijn & Stael is able to navigate companies through the legal labyrinth in restructurings.”
“The Wijn & Stael team is accurate and knowledgeable.”
“Wijn & Stael is hands-on and has deep legal expertise. The team's pragmatic approach makes a difference.”

Dispute Resolution
Wijn & Stael handles a range of contentious matters, including acting for clients on commercial disputes. The law firm is also well regarded for assisting clients with insolvency proceedings. Team members have notable experience in Supreme Court mandates.

Client feedback:
“The Wijn & Stael team analyses thoroughly, pays attention to the business perspective and writes concisely.”
“Wijn & Stael's lawyers always have prompt and well thought-out responses to the case and strategy questions that come up during the course of the proceedings.”
“Wijn & Stael has excellent legal skills and provides exceptional client service. It has lawyers of the highest quality who have the business acumen to handle complex and sophisticated matters.”
“I am very happy with Wijn & Stael. The team is very responsive, open, down to earth and approachable. It really makes an effort to understand the case.”
"The Wijn & Stael team handles extremely complicated matters quickly and efficiently. It knows the marketplace."

The rankings of Wijn & Stael in the Chambers Europe Guide can be found here.