Frédéric specialises in cross-border insolvency and restructuring and has played a prominent role in the most complex and cross-border cases over the past years. He works in diverse insolvency and restructuring situations either from the perspective of the creditor (bondholder) or from the perspective of the debtor and the company.

He regularly accepts court appointments as bankruptcy trustee in liquidation proceedings and administrator or observer in restructuring proceedings such as the Dutch Scheme (Wet homologatie onderhands akkoord (WHOA)).

Recent and notable cases include Steinhoff, Vroon Shipping, Farfetch, Lehman Brothers, Swissport, Hudson’s Bay, Oi, OSX / OGX, Swissair and DSB Bank.

He is a member of Houthoff’s Advisory Board.

  • Acting as court appointed bankruptcy trustee of DSB Bank, Houthoff continued to unwind the legacy of the failed bank following the settlement agreement made with claimants regarding overcharged premiums and interest obligations.
  • Advised an ad hoc group of secured lenders to Tupperware Brands Corporation who successfully completed the acquisition of certain key assets of the Tupperware Group, including global rights to the Tupperware brand name and related intellectual property as well as operations in core geographic markets.
  • Advised the Municipality of Amsterdam in relation to the financial restructuring of its 100% subsidiary AEB (Amsterdamse Afval Energie Bedrijf).
  • Dutch Law (Utrecht University)
  • INSOLAD Specialisation Course
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2000

Expertises

Restructuring & Insolvency
Periods of financial distress demand fast, informed decisions. Whether facing operational setbacks, liquidity issues or broader market pressures, companies need clear legal guidance to protect value and manage risk.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Periods of financial distress demand fast, informed decisions. Whether facing operational setbacks, liquidity issues or broader market pressures, companies need clear legal guidance to protect value and manage risk.

Ranked in Band 1

Chambers Europe

Restructuring/Insolvency (2025 Edition)

Ranked in Band 1

Chambers Europe

Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration (2025 Edition)

"Frédéric Verhoeven has excellent commercial and technical capabilities. He is really one of the best because of his overview and calm manner."

Chambers Europe

Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration (2025 Edition)

"Frédéric Verhoeven never ceases to impress. He has a unique ability to understand complicated legal and financial matters and provide creative and effective solutions to them."

Chambers Europe

Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration (2025 Edition)

Ranked in the Hall of Fame

Legal 500

Restructuring and Insolvency (2025 Edition)

"Frédéric Verhoeven is a leading lawyer - user-friendly, pragmatic and excellent in the cross-over of commercial fix and legal implementation. His partner Christiaan Zijderveld has a similar profile, is a very bright technical lawyer with an excellent knowledge of insolvency law."

Legal 500

Restructuring and Insolvency (2025 Edition)
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Publications

15 March 2022
15 March 2022
Reactie op het consultatiedocument betreffende het insolventierecht. Houthoff.
23 November 2020
23 November 2020
Dutch Act on the Confirmation of Out-of-Court Restructuring Plans. Houthoff.
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