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Restructuring/Insolvency
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Restructuring and Insolvency
We offer insolvency advice regarding complex Swedish and cross-border financial restructuring and refinancing. We are regularly appointed by the courts as bankruptcy trustees, administrators and liquidators.
Substantial expertise throughout every stage
Our Restructuring and Insolvency group is a specialist leader in Sweden providing authoritative legal advice and unparalleled experience in insolvency law. We advise companies facing financial issues and payment difficulties. We assist debtors in financial distress with solutions and advice, as well as advising banks, other financiers, and suppliers in which their counterparties are affected by insolvency.
In addition, we are regularly appointed by the courts as bankruptcy trustees and administrators. We have wide-ranging experience in all types of bankruptcies, company reorganisations, informal restructurings and corporate workout in large and small companies whether it be in Sweden or a larger cross-border matter.
In short, our expertise in this area covers all insolvency-related matters, and we have the capacity to handle all types of cases regardless of complexity and size.
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Work Highlights
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Cirio advised Re:NewCell on its bankruptcy proceedings.
Strengths
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Cirio is extremely responsive, fast and hard-working.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeThe team combines solid restructuring experience with practical guidance that helps navigate complex decisions. Their responsiveness and structured way of working clearly distinguish them from others in the industry.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeTheir ability to clearly explain legal options and present alternative strategies is invaluable in helping us make informed decisions during negotiations.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeCirio has experienced and broad expertise in insolvency and reconstruction.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeThe team provides quick and efficient responses and a genuine willingness to help in what are sometimes stressful situations.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Lars-Henrik Andersson
Lars-Henrik Andersson is one of the best-known lawyers involved in Swedish insolvency cases. He accepts appointments as reconstructor or administrator in formal reorganisations or bankruptcies, and he is central to the law firm's broader practice, defending the interests of trade creditors in restructurings.
He is very quick and very well connected.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeLars-Henrik is a talented lawyer.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeHe has been around for a long time and has a wealth of experience.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeLars-Henrik has great technical capability and deep familiarity with Swedish restructuring law and issues. He is easy to work alongside and provides helpful insight.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Karl Björlin
Karl Björlin often takes on assignments as an official receiver in relation to insolvency proceedings, as well as handling business reorganisations. He has a high level of commitment and expertise.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeKarl combines professionalism and calm authority with clear, practical guidance.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeKarl is very plugged into the community.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeHis understanding of both the legal framework and the business context is excellent, and his communication is consistently clear, structured and reassuring.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Pierre Pettersson
Pierre Pettersson is often appointed as official receiver or reconstructor. He has experience in the restructuring or liquidation of businesses with operations in multiple jurisdictions.
He shows clear commitment and determination to achieve the best possible outcome.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropePierre is the kind of lawyer any layperson would feel comfortable consulting. He explains options clearly and suggests solutions in a precise, understandable way. He is down to earth and approachable, and instantly inspires confidence in his ability to guide you through complex situations.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropePierre is very service-minded. He quickly understands a matter and comes up with quick answers and concrete solutions.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEuropeHe is very innovative and thinks about new ways to go forward.
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Ranked Individuals at Cirio Advokatbyrå AB (4)
Sweden
Lars-Henrik Andersson
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators
View profile Karl Björlin
Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators
View profile Pierre Pettersson
Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators
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Members
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Odd Swarting
Emmeli Neivak
Martin Sjöström
Julia Bergstedt
Erik Persson
Avesta Rasool
Oskar T. Mohn
Alice Lindholm
Alicia Lindholm
Casper Ringh
Edward Olsson
Jacob Karlsson
Vilma Elm
Karl Björlin
View profile of Karl BjörlinPierre Pettersson
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