About Willem
Before joining AMS as a lawyer in 2025, Willem spent ten years working in the financial sector, most recently as Legal Counsel at a major credit management organisation acting on behalf of banks and other financial institutions. In that role, he conducted litigation and negotiated on behalf of financial parties in insolvencies, restructurings and out-of-court settlements.
He now brings that litigation and negotiation experience to his practice as a lawyer, with a pragmatic approach and a keen eye for strategy and commercial interests.
Willem studied at the University of Amsterdam, where he completed his master’s degree in Commercial Legal Practice (Private Law) cum laude.
Specialisation
As a lawyer at AMS Advocaten, Willem specialises in insolvency law and corporate disputes. He advises and litigates on behalf of companies, directors and other stakeholders in financially complex situations. He also supports insolvency practitioners at AMS in the administration of bankruptcies and moratoriums.
Memberships
Willem is a member of the Association of Young Insolvency Lawyers (JIRA) and the Association of Young Litigators (VJP).
Track record
Assisting directors following company insolvency
Lawyer for various directors in connection with liability matters following the insolvency of their company. Advising and assisting in negotiations with insolvency practitioners and in proceedings concerning directors' liability.Opposition following bankruptcy declaration
Assisting multiple clients in opposition proceedings against the bankruptcy declarations of themselves and their general partnership. The court annulled the bankruptcy declarations within one day, allowing them to continue their business.Recent blogs
All blogsWill I also be reimbursed for my reduction-of-working-time days (ADV days) if my employer goes bankrupt?
If an employer goes bankrupt, the UWV ensures that employees receive their (outstanding) wages for a certain period under the wage guarantee scheme. Disputes may arise about which wage components fall under (outstanding) wages. In the case before the Central Appeals Tribunal, the central question was whether unused ADV days were eligible for reimbursement. Solicitor […]
Virtual general meetings after COVID-19
COVID-19 Emergency Act The Dutch Temporary COVID-19 Emergency Act Justice and Security gave legal entities the possibility, as of 24 April 2020, to hold virtual general meetings also when the law or the company’s articles of association normally did not allow for this. For instance, the executive board was authorised to determine that voting rights […]
The UBO register
It was made known on 7 July 2020 that the UBO register will go live on 27 September 2020. This register is managed by the Chamber of Commerce and expects to provide an overview of the so-called UBOs (Ultimate Beneficial Owners) of legal entities. In this blog the contents of this Act and the consequences of the […]