Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 2
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Provided by Lenz & Staehelin
Our Insolvency and Restructuring practice group has extensive experience in representing creditors and debtors in complex domestic and cross-border (in court or out of court) restructuring and insolvency proceedings. We also assist our clients in identifying and addressing insolvency related risks through appropriate structuring of transactions and contract drafting and counsel creditors in pre-insolvency enforcement scenarios.
Members of the practice group have a diversified background and pool wide-ranging know-how (including Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Litigation and Tax) which ensures a holistic and innovative approach when counselling our clients.
Our work includes:
- Representing creditors in Swiss insolvency proceedings
- Advising companies in (out-of-court and in-court) restructuring proceedings
- Advising creditors and debtors on the implementation of cross-border restructuring schemes
- Assisting creditors in pre-insolvency enforcement scenarios and analyzing the risks of enforcement and challenges to security in insolvency scenarios
- Advising board members and management of companies in need of financial restructuring
- Representing purchasers and sellers of distressed debts
- Insolvency-related litigation
- Sale and acquisition of distressed companies
Chambers Review
Lenz & Staehelin has a large team that routinely acts for creditors, debtors and lenders on insolvency and restructuring matters. The law firm frequently advises on enforcement proceedings involving both Swiss and foreign bankruptcies and on the purchase and sale of distressed debt and companies. The team represents clients in insolvency litigation.
Work Highlights
- Lenz & Staehelin advised FTX Trading and its debtors on the proceedings under Chapter 11 in relation to Swiss law matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They show awareness of wider commercial factors."
"Lenz & Staehelin provides good client service and technical analysis."
"The firm has a good coverage of all legal aspects needed in insolvency matters."
"The group is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. It always provides high-quality service."
"Lenz & Staehelin is very experienced in cross-border restructuring issues."
"They show awareness of wider commercial factors."
"Lenz & Staehelin provides good client service and technical analysis."
"The firm has a good coverage of all legal aspects needed in insolvency matters."
"The group is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. It always provides high-quality service."
"Lenz & Staehelin is very experienced in cross-border restructuring issues."
Notable Practitioners
Tanja Luginbühl demonstrates skill in handling cross-border insolvency and litigation matters. Her clients are found in a range of sectors such as energy, finance, manufacturing, retail and aviation.
"Tanja is a very strong operator, acting on key cross-border issues in European restructuring matters."
"She is a truly outstanding lawyer with excellent commercial awareness."
"Tanja is clear, articulate and committed to clients' needs."
"Tanja is very experienced."
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