About

Provided by Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

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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Restructuring/Insolvency - Sweden

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What the Team is Known For

Cirio has a highly regarded restructuring and bankruptcy practice, with its lawyers frequently acting as court-appointed administrators, receivers and liquidators on high-value proceedings. The law firm additionally acts for trade creditors on the protection of their interests through restructuring or insolvency processes. It has further experience in distressed M&A mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Cirio advised Re:NewCell on its bankruptcy proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lars-Henrik Andersson
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Lars-Henrik Andersson
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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.

Lars-Henrik is a talented lawyer.

He has been around for a long time and has a wealth of experience.

Lars-Henrik has great technical capability and deep familiarity with Swedish restructuring law and issues. He is easy to work alongside and provides helpful insight.

Karl Björlin
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Karl Björlin
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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.

Karl combines professionalism and calm authority with clear, practical guidance.

Karl is very plugged into the community.

His understanding of both the legal framework and the business context is excellent, and his communication is consistently clear, structured and reassuring.

Pierre Pettersson
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Pierre Pettersson
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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.

Pierre 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.

Pierre is very service-minded. He quickly understands a matter and comes up with quick answers and concrete solutions.

He is very innovative and thinks about new ways to go forward.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Restructuring/Insolvency

Lars-Henrik Andersson
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Lars-Henrik Andersson
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators

Lars-Henrik Andersson
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Lars-Henrik Andersson
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Karl Björlin
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Karl Björlin
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Pierre Pettersson
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Pierre Pettersson
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Members

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Alice Lindholm

Alicia Lindholm

Avesta Rasool

Casper Ringh

Edward Olsson

Emmeli Neivak

Erik Persson

Jacob Karlsson

Julia Bergstedt

Lars-Henrik Andersson

Lars-Henrik Andersson

Head of Department

Martin Sjöström

Odd Swarting

Oskar T. Mohn

Vilma Elm