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Gleiss Lutz

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Gleiss Lutz

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Gleiss Lutz has long been a go-to firm for restructuring, insolvency, and distressed M&A. The firm is regularly involved in major restructuring and insolvency cases in Germany. Furthermore, Gleiss Lutz acts for numerous national and international companies in complex and difficult cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases that demand extensive cross-border expertise and call for creative solutions.

One of the key strengths is Gleiss Lutz's full-service offering. The restructuring practice operates in teams that cover various areas of practice, with restructuring and insolvency experts working with leading practitioners from other key fields whose expertise makes them invaluable for securing the success of restructuring projects. As a result, the practice provides a one-stop service to clients on restructurings and refinancings, as well as on transactional and litigation matters, both within and outside court-supervised bankruptcy proceedings.

Clients include shareholders, creditors and business partners of distressed companies, buyers of distressed or insolvent targets, troubled or insolvent companies, as well as insolvency administrators/trustees.

Clients (17)

  • Takko Fashion GmbH and Apax Partners (as Takko’s owner)
  • STEAG GmbH and its shareholder KSBG
  • LEONI Group
  • Robus Capital Management
  • Whitebox Advisors
  • JP Morgan
  • Various ad hoc groups of note holders/creditors
  • BayWa
  • Meyer Werft
  • Mitel Networks
  • Insolvency administrators
  • Auto-Kabel Group
  • Linimed
  • Marelli
  • Wittur International
  • Bain Capital
  • Raiffeisen Bank International

Industries (27)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Asset Management
  • Funds
  • Private Equity

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Germany

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gleiss Lutz is a German law firm that houses an impressive restructuring practice capable of handling a broad range of mandates. The team is particularly well regarded for its capabilities in debtor-side restructurings and refinancings, including bond restructuring. Its expertise encompasses distressed M&A transactions, where the team acts for international investment funds. Clients also appreciate strong capabilities in insolvency-related litigation, defending corporations in avoidance and liability claims. Furthermore, Gleiss Lutz is sought after by insolvency administrators for its expertise in complex insolvency proceedings. A client base comprising well-known fashion retailers, energy companies and automotive suppliers serves as a testament to the firm's standing.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Gleiss Lutz ist eine deutsche Anwaltskanzlei mit einer beeindruckenden Restrukturierungspraxis, die ein breites Spektrum an Mandaten abdeckt. Das Team genießt insbesondere für seine Expertise in der Restrukturierung und Refinanzierung auf Schuldnerseite, einschließlich Schuldenumstrukturierungen, einen hervorragenden Ruf. Zu seinen Kompetenzen zählen auch krisenbedingte M&A-Transaktionen, bei denen das Team internationale Investmentfonds berät. Mandanten schätzen zudem die hohe Kompetenz in insolvenzrechtlichen Streitigkeiten und die Vertretung von Unternehmen in Anfechtungs- und Haftungsklagen. Darüber hinaus ist Gleiss Lutz aufgrund seiner Expertise in komplexen Insolvenzverfahren bei Insolvenzverwaltern sehr gefragt. Ein Mandantenstamm, der namhafte Modehändler, Energieunternehmen und Automobilzulieferer umfasst, belegt die hohe Reputation der Kanzlei.

Work Highlights

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  • Gleiss Lutz represented BayWa in its financial restructuring.

  • Gleiss Lutz vertrat BayWa bei der finanziellen Restrukturierung.

Strengths

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  • Gleiss Lutz has a high service ethos and responsiveness.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
  • It is not without reason that Gleiss Lutz is one of the most successful law firms in the field of the new StaRUG plans.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
  • The Gleiss Lutz team is very plugged into the dynamics of the deal.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
  • Gleiss Lutz stands out for its entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to matters. It consistently strikes the right balance between pragmatism and legal rigour.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
  • Gleiss Lutz has a broad and deep restructuring bench. It is able to guide clients through particularly thorny issues with a commercial approach.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
  • Gleiss Lutz zeichnet sich durch hohe Serviceorientierung und schnelle Reaktionszeiten aus.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andreas Spahlinger
    Band 2Andreas Spahlinger

    Andreas Spahlinger

    As the head of Gleiss Lutz's restructuring group, Andreas Spahlinger is sought after for his advice on a broad range of mandates, assisting with complex financial and corporate reorganisations and distressed M&A.

    Als Leiter der Restrukturierungsgruppe von Gleiss Lutz ist Andreas Spahlinger aufgrund seiner Expertise in einem breiten Spektrum von Mandaten gefragt und unterstützt komplexe Finanz- und Unternehmensumstrukturierungen und krisenbedingte M&A-Transaktionen.

    • Andreas Spahlinger is highly responsive, provides practical advice and guides his clients through very difficult situations.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Andreas Spahlinger is incredibly experienced and very good to work with.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Andreas Spahlinger has a great problem solving mindset and negotiation skills with many years of in-depth experience.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Andreas Spahlinger ist unglaublich erfahren und die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm ist sehr angenehm.
      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Andreas Spahlinger verfügt über ein ausgeprägtes Problemlösungsvermögen und Verhandlungsgeschick sowie über langjährige, fundierte Erfahrung.
      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Andreas Spahlinger reagiert sehr schnell, gibt praxisnahe Ratschläge und begleitet seine Mandanten durch sehr schwierige Situationen.
      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
  • Band 2Matthias Tresselt
    Band 2Matthias Tresselt

    Matthias Tresselt

    Stuttgart-based practitioner Matthias Tresselt is involved in prominent restructuring mandates, advising debtors and creditors such as capital funds and noteholders on financial reorganisations and out-of-court restructurings.

    Der in Stuttgart ansässige Anwalt Matthias Tresselt ist in bedeutende Restrukturierungsmandate involviert und berät Schuldner und Gläubiger wie Kapitalfonds und Anleihegläubiger bei finanziellen und außergerichtlichen Restrukturierungen.

    • For restructuring and insolvency I always recommend Matthias Tresselt. He's a calm head and knows what he's doing. He fixes everything for me.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt is a very competent partner with the ability to coordinate complex situations while keeping calm and communicating clearly.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt has excellent expertise and far-sighted project management.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt is very StaRUG experienced.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt gives his clients security and navigation in distressed situations.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt ist ein sehr kompetenter Partner, der komplexe Situationen koordinieren kann, dabei Ruhe bewahrt und klar kommuniziert.
      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt verfügt über ausgezeichnete Fachkenntnisse und ein vorausschauendes Projektmanagement.
      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt verfügt über umfangreiche StaRUG-Erfahrung.
      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Matthias Tresselt bietet seinen Klienten Sicherheit und Orientierung in Krisensituationen.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany
    • Für Restrukturierungs- und Insolvenzangelegenheiten empfehle ich stets Matthias Tresselt. Er bewahrt einen kühlen Kopf und weiß, was er tut. Er regelt alles für mich.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGermany

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