Corporate Restructuring
Become a leading restructuring professional with this multidisciplinary executive programme
As a restructuring professional, your true impact begins when you master insights that go beyond your primary field of expertise. The Executive Programme Corporate Restructuring offers a unique multidisciplinary approach, integrating legal, financial, and operational perspectives. This ensures you develop the holistic knowledge necessary to lead successful corporate turnarounds and make superior decisions in high-stakes restructuring scenarios.
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Dates
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19 September 2025 - 5 June 2026 (3rd edition*)
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Location
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Breukelen, Van der Valk Hotel
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Duration
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10 interactive and expert-led sessions on Fridays
(60 "PO punten") |
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Language of instruction
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English
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Investment
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€ 10.450,- (10% discount for alumni of the UG Faculty of Economics and Business and Faculty of Law) |
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Maximum participants
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25, with diverse backgrounds in finance, operations and law
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Partners
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The University of Groningen Business School and the Faculty of Law, supported by the Dutch Restructuring Association (Nederlandse vereniging voor herstructurering)
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* the successful first edition and current second edition were offered by the Dutch Restructuring Association in collaboration with the VU Amsterdam.
Why choose this programme?
✔ Multidisciplinary Learning – Gain expertise in legal, operational, and financial restructuring to handle complex cases effectively.
✔ A Powerful Professional Network – Connect with restructuring leaders, industry experts, and like-minded professionals from legal, operational and finacial backgrounds.
✔ Academia Meets Practice – Get the latest knowledge from top-rated academics and industry professionals in real-life case studies.
✔ Hands-On Approach – Learn to apply a structured and well-rounded approach to increasinlgy complex corporate restructurings, directly into your daily work.
✔ Flexible Format for Executives – Designed for working professionals, with part-time sessions over one year.
What participants say
'There is no other course that offers such a comprehensive blend of practical and in-depth knowledge regarding corporate restructuring.'
Piet Neijt, Senior Judge and former participant
Read more about Piet Neijt's experience
An enhanced perspective
"From my perspective, the valuable aspect of this programme lies in its ability to bridge the gap between purely legal considerations and the underlying business realities. While my courtroom sees cases through a legal lens, this programme provided me with an understanding of the broader stakeholder interests at play during restructuring processes.
This enhanced perspective allows me to quickly identify the core issues during hearings and engage with parties to explore alternative solutions that extend beyond purely legal remedies.
A crucial real-world context
Furthermore, the programme deepened my knowledge of business valuation – a critical element in many restructuring scenarios. I now possess a much stronger grasp of valuation methodologies and the key drivers of a company's worth.
Finally, I was particularly impressed by the programme's exploration of the operational aspects of restructuring. Witnessing how interim managers navigate high-stakes decisions under time pressure, while constantly mindful of potential legal liabilities, provided a crucial real-world context.
Swiftly identify the key value drivers within each WHOA case
I find myself drawing upon the knowledge gained during the course almost every time a WHOA case comes before me. My enhanced understanding of valuations allows me to swiftly identify the key value drivers within each case.
I am now better equipped to ask critical questions and engage in meaningful discussions with valuation experts. Beyond restructuring cases, the programme has also broadened my perspective when assessing the liability of directors in financially troubled companies.
Professional capabilities for years to come
To any colleague considering joining the Corporate Restructuring programme but still uncertain, my advice is simple: just do it. There is no other course that offers such a comprehensive blend of practical and in-depth knowledge regarding corporate restructuring.
While the time investment and examination might seem daunting, the knowledge and skills you gain will undoubtedly propel your professional capabilities forward for years to come."
Who should participate?
Are you a restructuring professional looking to elevate your expertise? This programme is tailored for professionals with at least five years of relevant experience in:
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Restructuring advisory
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Banking & corporate finance
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Insolvency law
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Debt advisory & investment
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Interim & turnaround management
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Private equity & distressed asset investment
Our admissions policy will ensure a diverse classroom of professionals from legal, operational and financial backgrounds, including the judiciary.
Programme and lecturers
Key Lecturers in the programme are:
prof. dr. Abe de Jong, professor of Corporate Finance
prof. dr. Frank Verstijlen, professor of Private Law.
NB this list of lecturers is tentative:
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Jan Adriaanse, Professor in Turnaround Management at Leiden University
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Koos Beke, Partner Deals at PwC
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Sebastiaan van den Berg, Lawyer at Resor
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Leo Epskamp, Interim Director, Partner Custom Management
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Guido Grobbink, Managing Director at Standard Investment
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Hans Haanappel, Partner at Vantage Valuation
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Wim Holterman, Professor in Business Valuation, University of Groningen, Partner at Value Insights
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Bert Jansen, Lawyer and Partner at Dommerholt Advocaten
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Lucas Kortmann, Lawyer at Resor
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Khing Oei, Crypto Distressed & Special Situations Investor · Hedge Fund & Web3 Founder · Ex-GS & Fortress
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Chris Podt, Head of Financial Restructuring ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
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Gijs de Reuver, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey's Financial Restructuring Group
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Evert Verwey, Senior Counsel at Clifford Chance
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Reinout Vriesendorp, Professor of Insolvency Law at Leiden University
The programme provides you with a corporate perspective on all phases: from awareness to final restructuring result.
Focus lies on crisis management, stakeholder management, understanding stakeholders’ positions and legal options, and managing the restructuring and negotiation process. It considers out-of-court as well as in-court restructuring, including restructuring processes under the Act on Court confirmation of extrajudicial restructuring plans (“WHOA”).
As part of the programme, you will understand the perspective of all major players and develop insights in all important turnaround topics.
Tentative programme:
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Edition
2025-2026 |
Topic
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Lecturer(s)
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Session 1 - 19 September
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Introduction and operational primer |
Leo Epskamp, Jan Adriaanse, Abe de Jong, Frank Verstijlen
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Session 2 - 10 October
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Financial and legal primer
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Abe de Jong, Lucas Kortmann
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Session 3 - 14 November
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Operational analysis & managing the early crisis
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Leo Epskamp, Jan Adriaanse
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Session 4 - 12 December
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Financial restructuring process: stakeholders & level playing field |
Gijs de Reuver, Khing Oei, Chris Podt, Guido Grobbink
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Session 5 - 16 January
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Legal framework for business continuation during plan preparation (WHOA/prepack/suspension of payments/bankruptcy) |
Frank Verstijlen, Bert Jansen, Evert Verwey
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Session 6 - 13 February
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Operational: Implementation of a corporate restructuring |
Leo Epskamp, Jan Adriaanse
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Session 7 - 13 March
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Financial restructuring: valuation, capital structure & restructuring options |
Koos Beke, Wim Holterman
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Session 8 - 10 April
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Legal aspects of WHOA-proceedings |
Sebastiaan van den Berg, Hans Haanappel
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Exam - 8 May
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Session 9 - 5 June
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Comprehensive case studies
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TBA
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Session 10 - 19 June
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Comprehensive case studies |
TBA
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Partner
The Dutch Restructuring Association (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Herstructurering) was founded (2020) with the aim to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the restructuring practice in the Netherlands as a jurisdiction for an efficient implementation of restructurings of both domestic and International companies.
One of the initiatives of this platform is to provide education. The Executive Programme Corporate Restructuring 2025-26 is designed and offered in cooperation with the University of Groningen.
The members are diverse in terms of their professional background and experience and reflect all stakeholders and parties who are involved in a financial restructuring process.
Contact
If you have any questions, or would like personal study advice, please contact our programme manager (University of Groningen Business School):
Antek Bosman
M: (+31) 06 319 213 11
E: a.c.bosman rug.nl
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