Erik Schuurs' practice focuses on insolvency law, distressed M&A, and cross-border insolvency. He has advised all stakeholders in distressed situations, including distressed asset investors, secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, and directors. Erik is regularly appointed by the Amsterdam District Court as administrator in insolvency proceedings.
Erik's recent experience includes the cross-border restructuring of the Brazilian Oi group, the cross-border insolvency of the European PaperlinX group, and the expropriation of SNS Reaal and SNS Bank.
Prior to joining Jones Day, Erik was a senior associate at an international law firm, where he was involved in the cross-border insolvencies of BCCI S.A., BenQ Mobile, Landsbanki, and AXA Porto Kali.
Experience
- Radboud University Nijmegen (Postgraduate degree in Insolvency Law [INSOLAD/Grotius Academy] cum laude 2014); Erasmus University Rotterdam (LL.M. 2007)
- The Netherlands