Marc Molhuysen

Partner
Marc Molhuysen's analyses are very thorough, demonstrating both depth of expertise and independent thinking he is not afraid to choose his own route when approaching complex matters.
Legal 500 EMEA 2026
About

Marc Molhuysen practices insolvency law in the Amsterdam office and has significant experience in all aspects of 'special situations'. He combines a thorough legal basis with a pragmatic approach and the drive to reach a solution, preferably acceptable to all stakeholders.

Marc has been involved in many high-profile restructuring cases. He started his career as bankruptcy trustee. He now acts for financial institutions, lenders, investors and corporates. In addition, Marc is regularly appointed by the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals as temporary CEO-CRO or share custodian of companies with stakeholder issues. Until recently, he was a deputy judge at the Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch.

Areas of FocusRestructuring
Professional QualificationsAdvocaat admitted with the Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten

EXPERIENCE

Areas of practice

  • Out of court restructurings
  • Insolvency proceedings
  • Liquidation scenarios
  • Security enforcement
  • Stakeholder management.

Areas of experience

  • Restructuring strategy
  • Debt restructuring
  • Insolvency proceedings
  • Disposal & purchase of distressed assets
  • Post insolvency scenarios
  • Actio pauliana claims (claw back)
  • Liability of management and shareholders

Key experience:

Advocaat

  • Advising The Kingfish Company is comprehensivefinancial restructuring in 2026
  • Advising ING Bank and Rabobank in the restructuring of Homefashion Group (Leenbakker and Kwantum)
  • Advising Instabox in the wind down of its Dutch operations
  • Act as bankruptcy trustee of Crown Van Gelder Papier
  • Act for Invest International in the financing of Nexperia

Enterprise Chamber appointments

  • Non-executive director of OCI N.V., listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange
  • Executive director Cicerone Holding B.V.
  • Executive director VMS Holding B.V.
  • Executive director Volharding Group B.V.
  • Executive director De Poli Tankers B.V.
Languages
  • Dutch
  • English

Awards and Recognitions

Marc is consistently ranked in the Chambers and Legal 500 for Restructuring and insolvency.

  • Chambers Europe 2026: "Marc Molhuysen is thorough in his assessments, carefully considering all angles before providing clear, well-founded advice."
  • Ranked as Leading partner in Legal 500 EMEA 2026: "Marc Molhuysen's analyses are very thorough, demonstrating both depth of expertise and independent thinking — he is not afraid to choose his own route when approaching complex matters", "Working with Marc Molhuysen is always a pleasure; he combines professionalism with an approachable and collaborative attitude."

Education
  • Grotius Academy, Insolvency law, 2001
  • Leiden University, Civil law, 1995
  • University of Cape Town, Civil law, 1995

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Insolad, Dutch association for restructuring lawyers
  • Insol Europe, association for restructuring professionals
  • NvvH, Dutch association for restructuring professionals
  • Rimari, association of office holders by the Enterprise Chamber