Reversing a down payment from a company going bankrupt

Questioner

Hi, Apologies, my Dutch isn't that great - so I'll use google translate. I had put down 13K EUR for the construction via a contractor who is now bankrupt (or similar). I was told via Whatsapp by the contractor that I would get the money back and would receive a letter from the lawyer of the company. It's been three weeks -- 2 whatsapps and 3 unanswered emails later. Is it worth pursuing, or is it highly unlikely that you will ever see this money again? Thank you!

Lawyer

If the construction company is bankrupt and the trustee is not prepared to continue to fulfil the construction agreement, you will want to dissolve and reclaim the down payment. In the bankruptcy, you will have to register your claim for verification and ultimately you will have to wait and see whether it will be paid in full or in part by the trustee. The above may be different depending on, for example, the contractual agreements made and/or whether a certain guarantee may have been agreed. I advise you to seek advice from a lawyer specialising in insolvency law about your options and the steps to be taken. Do not wait too long with this.