Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is a boutique Dutch firm. It was formed in 2016 and is based in Rotterdam. The firm has a strong presence in restructuring and insolvency and regularly advises on market leading restructurings for creditors and debtors in the Dutch Market. The firm also has a reputable M&A practice often advising Dutch clients in the mid M&A market across multiple
jurisdictions.
Highlights
The firm has a capable M&A practice which advises on international and domestic mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Its clients range from private equity funds and investors to companies.
Restructuring and insolvency is the firm’s main strength. It regularly acts on financial restructurings for Dutch clients across a variety of sectors, while it also often works as a bankruptcy trustee in suspension of payment cases.
Deal highlights including advising on the global settlement for the €
3.4
billion loss value in the listed shares of Steinhoff International. The highly public and controversial scandal of Steinhoff International faced extremely difficult global settlement proceedings in which the firm and Marcel Windt played a crucial role in resolving.
“Great expertise” (M&A client)
Hunter Douglas, Marine Inspection Logistics,
InnoGenerics,
LumiraDx, Aranea
Care, Steinhoff Recovery Foundation, International Metal Trading,
Tennor Holding,
Energieplaza B.V.
Key clients
Key recent clients include Verolme, FitlandGroep and Tennor Holding.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Throughout the research cycle, the firm demonstrated active participation in the Dutch M&A mid-market. It effectively represented both acquirers and sellers in transactions that frequently involved cross-border elements.
In the realm of restructuring and insolvency, the firm handled a substantial number of mandates for clients linked to sectors such as healthcare, sports, transport, tourism, insurance, financial services, and investment management. This widespread engagement showcased the firm's extensive involvement in this space.
The firm hired a new partner in their M&A practice, named Ep Hannaema from Norton Rose Fulbright in January 2022.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Steinhoff Recovery Foundation $7 billion insolvency settlement
Tennor Holding B.V. multiple billion-dollar restructuring
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Financial restructuring
"Meticulous lawyers that stay on top of issues and provide clear and cogent advice."
"Commercially minded guys, knowledgeable."
Insolvency
"Quick thinking, responsive, very creative."
PPP/PFI
"Objective, critical but creative."
Restructuring
"Commercial, swift follow-up."
"With his experience, Marcel Windt tried to create a mutual understanding and consensual restructuring."
"Quick response; adequate solutions."
"Practical. Solution-orientated."
Michiel Bindels
"Quick response; working towards a solution.
Rueben Leeuwenburgh
"Smart, responsive, unflappable in the face of significant challenge.
"Great adviser. Responsive and creative.
Marcel Windt
"Accessibility, creativity, sharing concerns with client."
"Commercial, thorough, pragmatic."
"With his experience, Marcel can act as a great senior statesman."
"Practical. Hands-on. Good negotiator."
