Blokker granted suspension of payments

On Monday, 4 November 2024, Blokker B.V. (Blokker) was granted suspension of payments. Mr. J.R. Berkenbosch of the firm Jones Day has been appointed as administrator. Blokker operates a network of nearly 400 stores in the Netherlands and has more than 3,500 employees.

This suspension of payments has consequences for stakeholders, such as employees, suppliers, landlords, debtors, and creditors. We are able to advise and assist you as a professional supplier, an interested party in a potential restart, or any other professional stakeholder, by assessing the potential impacts of this suspension of payments or a potential subsequent bankruptcy.

It is crucial to take timely steps to safeguard your rights and to mitigate any damage. BUREN advises parties affected by insolvency situations on optimizing their positions. If you are seeking immediate advice to strengthen your rights or are interested in the Blokker businesses, please let us know, so we can explore how we may assist you. We have extensive experience in (advising on) insolvencies in the retail sector, including those of the fashion chain Miss Etam, department store V&D, and fashion brands MS Mode and Mexx. For further information, we invite you to visit this page.

If you have any questions regarding this moratorium on payments, please feel free to contact one of our lawyers.