Gleiss Lutz, Restructuring/Insolvency | Chambers Germany Profile

About

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

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 Kanzlei, die über eine beeindruckende Restrukturierungspraxis verfügt, die in der Lage ist, ein breites Spektrum an Mandaten zu bearbeiten. Das Team ist besonders für seine Fähigkeiten bei schuldnerseitigen Restrukturierungen und Refinanzierungen, einschließlich Anleiherestrukturierungen, bekannt. Die Expertise umfasst Distressed M&A-Transaktionen, bei denen das Team für internationale Investmentfonds tätig ist. Mandanten schätzen auch ihre ausgeprägten Fähigkeiten in insolvenzbezogenen Prozessen und verteidigen Unternehmen bei Anfechtungs- und Haftungsansprüchen. Darüber hinaus ist Gleiss Lutz bei Insolvenzverwaltern für ihre Expertise in komplexen Insolvenzverfahren gefragt. Ein Kundenstamm aus namhaften Modehändlern, Energieunternehmen und Automobilzulieferern ist ein Beleg für das Standing der Kanzlei.

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Work Highlights

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Gleiss Lutz advised KSBG on its sale of its 100% shareholding in STEAG, under restructuring, to Asterion Industrial Partners.
Gleiss Lutz hat die KSBG bei der Veräußerung ihrer 100% Beteiligung an STEAG, im Rahmen der Restrukturierung, an Asterion Industrial Partners beraten.

Strengths

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Gleiss Lutz always takes proactive and pre-emptive approaches, often foreseeing developments before they happen, allowing us to prepare for them as best as possible.