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Wenger Plattner

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Wenger Plattner

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Drawing on their vast body of experience, our team analyse crisis situations rapidly and cost-effectively. In a race against time, we devise solutions for creditors and debtors that are easy to implement and assist in implementing these solutions with optimum results.

Enforcement
By way of execution (attachment or debt enforcement proceedings), we enforce domestic and foreign judgments for national and international creditors against debtors, who are resident, have their registered office, or hold assets in Switzerland.

Composition proceedings and bankruptcy
In composition proceedings and bankruptcies, we act as administrators, liquidators, trustees in bankruptcy, or members of creditor committees. We bring actions to contest schedules of claims and avoidance actions. We assist foreign receivers and trustees in bankruptcy in expanding insolvency proceedings into Switzerland and in recovering assets located there.

Restructuring
We develop reorganisation plans for debtors in financial distress and assist in their implementation. We conduct negotiations with important creditors (lenders, employees, or suppliers) and advise on M&A transactions in crisis situations.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Switzerland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Wenger Plattner has a stellar practice that represents both creditors and debtors in bankruptcies and liquidations. The team is market leading for pre-insolvency and restructuring advice, often advising large domestic companies from the financial services and energy industries. The department is noted for its adept handling of cross-border matters. The lawyers often act as FINMA-appointed liquidators.

Work Highlights

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  • Brigitte Umbach-Spahn and Karl Wüthrich of Wenger Plattner served as FINMA-appointed liquidators of Bank Hottinger & Cie.

Strengths

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  • The Wenger Plattner team is an invaluable resource.

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  • Wenger Plattner has deep expertise in the space, longevity in the sector and the ability to plug into its network of industry bodies.

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  • The Wenger Plattner team is very precise and has extensive availability.

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  • Wenger Plattner does a good job understanding the industry mechanics and also the interfaces between different stakeholders.

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  • Wenger Plattner has very good levels of responsiveness and quality of work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleKarl Wüthrich
    Senior StatespeopleKarl Wüthrich

    Karl Wüthrich

    Karl Wüthrich receives praise for his longstanding presence in the market. He offers extensive expertise in handling liquidations and insolvency proceedings.
    • Karl Wüthrich is a highly respected restructuring lawyer.

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  • Band 1Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
    Band 1Brigitte Umbach-Spahn

    Brigitte Umbach-Spahn

    Brigitte Umbach-Spahn is a highly regarded practitioner who regularly acts as administrator in debt restructuring, with further noteworthy activity in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

    • She is an outstanding lawyer.

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    • Brigitte Umbach-Spahn is great to work with, goal-oriented and pragmatic.

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    • I find Brigitte Umbach-Spahn to be very responsive with great depth of expertise and network.

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    • Brigitte Umbach-Spahn is one of the best administrators in the market and is very technical. It is rare to see such a high profile.

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  • Band 4Fritz Rothenbühler
    Band 4Fritz Rothenbühler

    Fritz Rothenbühler

    Fritz Rothenbühler frequently acts as an administrator in bankruptcy proceedings. He is also regularly appointed as a liquidator. He assists clients from the manufacturing, fintech and maritime industries.

  • Band 4Stephan Kesselbach
    Band 4Stephan Kesselbach

    Stephan Kesselbach

    Stephan Kesselbach is frequently seen advising on bankruptcy proceedings and debt restructuring matters, often handling cross-border mandates.
    • Stephan Kesselbach provides very solid advice in a calm and professional manner.

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    • Stephan Kesselbach has a high level of expertise.

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  • Up and ComingDenise Jagmetti
    Up and ComingDenise Jagmetti

    Denise Jagmetti

    Denise Jagmetti earns recognition in the field through her involvement in cross-border insolvency matters.

    • Denise Jagmetti has vast court experience and is a very good lawyer.

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    • Denise Jagmetti has a wonderful platform and is very easy to work with.

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    • I think Denise Jagmetti is a really bright mind with lots of potential.

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