8 October 2025
Insolvency, Finance & Collateral: case law alerts
In this article, we explain the importance of properly documenting claims secured by pledges and mortgages.
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Lawyer / partner
Insolvency law
Company law
Civil & Company law – University of Leiden
Insolvency law for curators – University of Nijmegen
Post academic specialist training Insolvency law, Grotius Academy
Financial Economy for Receivers, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Haagse Vastgoed Kring (HVK) (member of the board since September 2018)
INSOLAD (Association of Insolvency Lawyers)
Member of the Insolvency Committee of the Hague Bar Association
Guest lecturer on Collateral and Insolvency at Nyenrode Business University for the professional training course “Business Valuation – training to become a Registered Valuator”.
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Every business strives to achieve the best results. However, meeting the requirements of corporate law and keeping up with ever-changing regulations are crucial for successful entrepreneurship. That’s why it’s essential to receive tailored advice, ensuring that the best outcome is also the right one from a legal perspective.
Stephanie de Wit is a corporate and insolvency lawyer and a partner at GMW advocaten. She advises and litigates on loan agreements, financial securities, partnerships, directors’ liability, and pauliana. Stephanie supports shareholders, partners, and directors in disputes, and assists companies in distress and during restructuring. As a court-appointed trustee, she also handles the winding up of bankruptcies. Stephanie effectively leverages her expertise as a bankruptcy curator to support investors and companies involved in business financing or those being held liable for it.
What sets Stephanie apart is her interest in her clients’ businesses and the underlying business processes. She doesn’t just observe from the outside, she quickly becomes an insider, able to think alongside her clients while considering all their interests.
No idea is too unconventional as long as it’s feasible. The freedom to explore and be creative is what Stephanie values most about GMW advocaten, as it allows her to use all her energy on delivering the highest quality to her clients. Setting high standards and maintaining a clear vision, that is how Stephanie likes to work.