Pestalozzi, Restructuring/Insolvency | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by Pestalozzi

Pestalozzi is advising creditors, corporate debtors and investors in distressed situations and possible restructurings. The team represents troubled companies and their executives in restructuring and insolvency matters. Pestalozzi’s specialist areas include cross-border issues before Swiss courts in bankruptcy-related litigation involving the coordination of civil and criminal proceedings. In addition, Pestalozzi is conducting large-scale asset recovery actions as well as refinancing and restructuring of existing debt.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Switzerland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Pestalozzi is a recognised team advising on cross-border asset recovery and insolvency proceedings. The law firm also acts on restructurings, with a strong client base among domestic and international banking institutions. The team assists foreign liquidators with Swiss bankruptcy proceedings, including the enforcement of foreign bankruptcy declarations. It also represents clients in bankruptcy litigation requiring the coordination of private and criminal claims, drawing on the strength of its litigation department.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Pestalozzi

Pestalozzi assisted entities of the DTEK Group with a notes restructuring matter under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act 2006.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Pestalozzi is technically strong and easy to work with. The firm builds strong relationships with Swiss authorities and other advisers and provides guidance and a hands-on approach to solve problems."