About

Provided by HAVEL & PARTNERS

HAVEL & PARTNERS has one of the largest restructuring and insolvency teams in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, advising major domestic and international financial institutions, investors and corporates on the full spectrum of distressed situations, from pre-insolvency planning and informal restructurings to formal insolvency proceedings and reorganisations.  

The practice has been involved in many of the largest restructuring and insolvency matters on the Czech market in recent years and has particular strength in preventive restructuring under the new Czech framework implementing the EU directive, having advised in the most significant processes seen to date.  

The team is particularly well placed to handle complex and sensitive matters involving significant financial exposure, combining restructuring and insolvency expertise with broader disputes, transactional and sector knowledge, including automotive, FMCG, heavy industry, engineering, construction and energy. With direct presence in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia and long-standing international relationships, HAVEL & PARTNERS is well equipped to coordinate cross-border matters and cases with foreign elements.  

The team is regularly recognised in respected rankings, including IFLR1000, and has repeatedly secured highly recommended positions in the Czech Law Firm of the Year Awards. 

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Czech Republic

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

HAVEL & PARTNERS offers a robust restructuring and insolvency team, adept at advising domestic and international creditors. The law firm is regularly retained by clients from the financial services sector, including banks and investment funds.

Notable practitioners

Ivan Houfek heads the firm's restructuring and insolvency practice and is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

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