Wijn & Stael Advocaten is mentioned several times in the recently published Chambers Europe 2026 guide. We are proud of the rankings of our Litigation (band 5) 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.

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:
“Noor Zetteler is very thoughtful about charting a path. It is one thing knowing the law, but another thing to be able to avoid the minefield.”
"She is always available, gives very prompt responses and is very thoughtful in her advice.”
 

Robert van Faassen is mentioned for his work in the section:

• Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration (Up and Coming)

Robert van Faassen is experienced in a range of administrative matters and regularly acts as a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee.

Client feedback:
“Robert van Faassen is very hands-on, pragmatic and nice to work with.”
“He knows what is going on, what he is talking about and what he wants to achieve, thereby always keeping things professional and friendly.”

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.

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 and cases relating to the Dutch Scheme of Arrangement.

Client feedback:
“Thijs van Zanten keeps working until the piece is perfect, is willing to reconsider previously held positions and understands the implications of legal proceedings, offering advice accordingly.”

What Chambers says about our two practices:

Restructuring & Insolvency
Wijn & Stael is an excellent law 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, manufacturing and insurance sectors. It also assists with trustee negotiations and restructurings.

Client feedback:
"The team of lawyers at Wijn & Stael is not just knowledgeable, but also highly pragmatic."

Litigation
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, as well as the associated liability issues. Team members have notable experience in Supreme Court mandates.

Client feedback:
“The whole Wijn & Stael team performs to a high level and is very experienced.”
“The lawyers are easy to work with and professional.”
“The team is very experienced, can assess the possibilities well and is very quick to act when it matters.”
“The Wijn & Stael team offers excellent communication, and is hands on and amazingly responsive.”
"Wijn & Stael has very thorough knowledge and a practical understanding of Dutch law. What really sets the team apart is its attention to detail and the fact it cares about the outcome."

We are grateful to our clients for their trust and to our colleagues for their commitment. These recognitions reaffirm Wijn & Stael as a trusted and knowledgeable partner in challenging legal matters.

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