Banks in Crisis

Thursday, 29 October: 14:00–17:30; location: UvA, Oudemanhuispoort 4–6, Room D0.09, Amsterdam
Drinks afterwards

The VVFR (Association for Financial Law) and NACIIL are organizing a seminar on bank insolvency, in collaboration with the editorial board of the Kluwer *Recht & Praktijk Insolventierecht* (Law & Practice: Insolvency Law) series.

In 2008, legal systems were unprepared for the insolvency of large banks—or potentially multiple banks. Since then, an entirely new legislative framework has been established at both European and national levels. In his book *Banken in Crisis* (Kluwer, R&P 2026), Roel Theissen analyzes the rules governing bank recovery, resolution, and bankruptcy. 14:15 – 14:30                    Arrival: coffee and tea

This seminar will be in Dutch. 
14:30 – 14:40                    Introduction by the chair

14:40 – 15:10                    Roel Theissen: Options for failing banks

15:10 – 15:30                    Marije Louisse (DNB): Perspectives on state aid

15:30 – 15:45                    Q&A

15:45 – 16:00                    Break

16:00 – 16:20                    Mariken van Loopik (Linklaters): Role and responsibility of directors

16:20 – 16:50                    Panel: The insolvency practitioner in relation to the supervisor: Daisy Nijkamp (ATB insolvency practitioner), Noor Zetteler (Conservatrix insolvency practitioner), and Frédéric Verhoeven (Lehman Brothers Treasury insolvency practitioner)

16:50 – 17:10                    Q&A

17:10 – 17:15                    Closing remarks by the chair

17:15 – 19:00                    Drinks, hosted by the Kluwer *Recht & Praktijk* series

Participation is free, but registration is required. NVRII members can register via the link in the email sent to all members. Others can register by sending an email to secretaris@nvrii.nl. Please register by Friday, 23 October 2026.