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Van Bael & Bellis (VBB) is a leading independent international law firm headquartered in Brussels, with offices in London and Geneva. Established in 1986, the firm brings together more than 90 lawyers of over 25 nationalities, offering clients a truly international perspective combined with deep multi-jurisdictional expertise. VBB is well known for its pragmatic, client-focused approach, commitment to excellence and its ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters efficiently and effectively.
Our team of insolvency and restructuring experts consists of an integrated team of corporate M&A, restructuring and insolvency, banking and projects lawyers and litigators. Our team has in-depth experience in assisting clients to successfully handle complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional restructuring and recovery solutions. VBB supports clients in debt restructurings, new financing and security arrangements, distressed M&A, capital raisings, insolvency proceedings, and liability management. Its integrated approach and sector experience enable it to deliver solutions that preserve and maximise value, whether in distressed scenarios or strategic capital situations.
Van Bael & Bellis’ expertise extends to all aspects of restructuring, including
- Advising on the acquisition of distressed companies and groups, including due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation, and post-acquisition integration and restructuring
- Renegotiating facilities arrangements and security packages with banks and institutional lenders
- Assisting companies, shareholders and directors in judicial reorganisation proceedings and bankruptcies (including pre-pack scenarios)
- Assisting in relation to the preparation, negotiation and execution of social plans in relation to the personnel
- Representing clients in disputes involving creditors, stakeholders and public authorities
- Advising creditors on protecting and enforcing their rights in distressed situations
- Guiding directors on duties, liabilities and stakeholder management in periods of financial distress
