Michael Butôt
Lawyer
Restructuring & Insolvency
Biography
Michael Butôt has been working as a lawyer at VBK in the Restructuring & Insolvency team since September 2017. Michael is regularly appointed as an administrator in suspensions of payments and as a trustee in bankruptcies. He also advises and assists entrepreneurs and their creditors in the context of settlement procedures under the Private Settlement Approval Act (WHOA).
In addition, Michael specializes in supporting other trustees in conducting and coordinating extensive investigations into the causes and legitimacy of bankruptcies.
What sets Michael apart as a lawyer is his broad view of the fundamentals of problems. Partly due to his down-to-earth attitude, he provides clear, thorough, and practical advice.
Expertise
- Advising and guiding companies on reorganizations or restructurings;
- Advising and guiding restart-ups
- General bankruptcy law issues
- Work in bankruptcy cases, on behalf of trustees, but also as a trustee in our own bankruptcy cases
Insolvencies
- Fiber Power B.V.
- Koeka B.V.
- FDY Installaties B.V.
- M. Vermeulen Holding B.V.
- Portaal Facility B.V.
- Midavaine Business Holding B.V.
- Ecotec Energy B.V.
- Flex ICT Group B.V.
- L & B Ideaology Investments B.V.
- International Beauty Brands B.V.
- Fabecars B.V.
- Condept Marketing B.V.
- handelsonderneming in tegels middennederland B.V.
About Michael
Michael studied Private Law at the University of Amsterdam and obtained his degree in 2016. In addition to obtaining his Master's degree in Private Law, Michael also completed a degree in Philosophy. In December 2022, Michael completed the INSOLAD/Grotius specialization course in Insolvency Law and in April 2025, he completed the ICFG/Insolad Specialization Course in Financial Economics for Insolvency Lawyers.