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Dentons

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Dentons

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We offer an extensive and multi-layered restructuring practice with comprehensive expertise in all areas of insolvency, finance and corporate law at each of our four offices in Germany. This puts us in an excellent position to provide advice in the areas of reorganization, restructuring and insolvency.

Key service areas

Turn to us for legal advice in the following areas:

  • All questions of national and international insolvency law
  • Development and implementation of restructuring concepts—including in cross-border matters
  • Advising on out-of-court reorganization and StaRUG proceedings
  • Advising on self-administration and protective shield proceedings
  • Coordination and representation of creditor groups in restructurings (promissory note loans, bonds, etc.)
  • Corporate acquisitions in crisis situations and insolvency (distressed M&A)
  • Restructuring of financial liabilities
  • Acquisition, sale and administration of non-performing loans
  • Double-sided trusteeships
  • Supervisory law, state aid law and regulatory issues
  • Insolvency tax and labor law

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Germany

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons houses a well-reputed restructuring and insolvency practice. The team is highly regarded for advising promissory note holders on complex restructurings in the energy, automotive and manufacturing sectors. Additionally, Dentons handles distressed M&A and self-administration proceedings, acting for both creditors and debtors, and it has further expertise in trusteeships. Due to its excellent global office network, the law firm is particularly sought after for cross-border mandates.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Dentons verfügt über eine hoch angesehene Praxisgruppe für Restrukturierung und Insolvenzrecht. Das Team genießt hohes Ansehen für die Beratung von Inhabern von Schuldscheinen bei komplexen Restrukturierungen in den Bereichen Energie, Automobil und Fertigung. Darüber hinaus begleitet Dentons M&A-Transaktionen in der Krise und Insolvenzverfahren und vertritt dabei sowohl Gläubiger als auch Schuldner. Die Kanzlei verfügt zudem über Expertise im Bereich Treuhandwesen. Dank ihres exzellenten globalen Büronetzwerks ist die Kanzlei insbesondere für grenzüberschreitende Mandate gefragt.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised the promissory note holders of Huf on the loan extension of its notes.

  • Dentons beriet die Inhaber der Schuldscheine von Huf bei der Verlängerung des Darlehens aus ihren Schuldscheindarlehen.

Strengths

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  • Dentons has a well-organised team that is on all sizeable promissory notes transactions in Germany.

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  • Dentons offers responsiveness, attention to detail and the ability to find innovative solutions.

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  • Dentons has strong expertise in restructuring - off the court as well on it.

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  • Dentons stands out for its clarity and competence in finding solutions in a short time.

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  • Dentons makes optimal considerations of all the commercial aspects of restructuring.

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  • Dentons berücksichtigt alle wirtschaftlichen Aspekte der Restrukturierung optimal.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andreas Ziegenhagen
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    Andreas Ziegenhagen

    Andreas Ziegenhagen is widely considered one of the leading advisers for promissory note holders, demonstrating prowess in handling complex restructuring mandates. He acts across a variety of sectors, including automotive, real estate, manufacturing and shipping.

    Andreas Ziegenhagen gilt weithin als einer der führenden Berater für Inhaber von Schuldscheindarlehen und hat seine Kompetenz bei der Abwicklung komplexer Restrukturierungen unter Beweis gestellt. Er ist in verschiedenen Branchen tätig, darunter Automobilindustrie, Immobilien, Fertigung und Schifffahrt.

    • Andreas Ziegenhagen is always on the ball.

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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen is very experienced and incredibly helpful in complex situations.

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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen is number one in the market for promissory notes.

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    • We receive an optimal service from Andreas Ziegenhagen. He has an especially unique position in all questions concerning German promissory notes.

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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen is the best you can get.

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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen ist die Nummer eins auf dem Markt für Schuldscheine.
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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen ist sehr erfahren und in komplexen Situationen eine ungemein hilfreiche Unterstützung.
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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen ist immer auf Zack.
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    • Wir erhalten von Andreas Ziegenhagen einen optimalen Service. Er hat eine besonders einzigartige Position in allen Fragen rund um Schuldscheindarlehen.

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    • Andreas Ziegenhagen ist der Beste, den man bekommen kann.

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