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Clifford Chance
Evert Verwey

Evert Verwey

Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel
Evert Verwey

Evert Verwey advises on insolvency-related disputes and contentious restructurings, including WHOA proceedings and workout scenarios.

His experience also includes banking and finance litigation involving security rights, directors’ liability and lender liability. Evert acts for banks, financial institutions, large corporates and their management and supervisory boards. He previously worked as a court-appointed bankruptcy receiver.

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Career & qualifications

  • Erasmus University of Rotterdam (Law) 2007
  • Admitted as an advocaat to the Dutch Bar 2008
  • Grotius/Insolad Specialisatieopleiding Insolventierecht (Post-graduate education for Dutch insolvency specialists) 2014
  • Joined Clifford Chance 2015

Professional bodies

  • Deputy President of INSOL Europe

Awards and citations

  • Restructuring and insolvency: Notable practitioner
    IFLR1000 2026
  • "Evert Verwey is a notable individual in the Clifford Chance restructuring team. He leads WHOA cases and advises in financial distress situations. He also has litigation experience, which makes him a valuable all-round lawyer." – Legal 500 EMEA 2025
  • "Evert is amazingly capable as a restructuring lawyer and a real professional in his field." – Legal 500 EMEA 2025
  • Ranked as Notable practitioner in IFLR Europe 2025, Restructuring and Insolvency  
  • Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2025, Restructuring and Insolvency