Gleiss Lutz, Restructuring/Insolvency | Chambers Germany Profile

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Provided by Gleiss Lutz

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.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Germany

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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.

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Work Highlights

Gleiss Lutz represented BayWa in its financial restructuring.
Gleiss Lutz vertrat BayWa bei der finanziellen Restrukturierung.