Restructuring/Insolvency
Germany
10 years ranked
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Jörn Kowalewski is a partner in Willkie’s Restructuring Group, Co-Chair of the German Restructuring Group and Co-Chair of the European Restructuring Group. He practices in Hamburg and is based in the Firm’s Frankfurt office.
Jörn is a top-ranked restructuring attorney with long-standing experience advising stakeholders within complex and primarily multijurisdictional and/or cross-border corporate restructurings, both out of court and within insolvency proceedings, as well as handling distressed M&A and debt-to-equity transactions. He is known for his entrepreneurial, pragmatic approach and negotiation skills and regularly advises distressed investors, lenders, and steering committees, as well as debtors, shareholders, and management.
University of Hamburg, Dr. jur., 2007
Higher Regional Court of Schleswig, Second State Exam, 2005
University of Hamburg, First State Exam, 2001
See: https://www.willkie.com/professionals/k/kowalewski%20jorn
Provided by Chambers
Jörn Kowalewski has impressive activity on high-profile restructuring matters. He often advises prominent creditors and debtors alike on complex cases, especially concerning the automotive and energy sectors.
Jörn Kowalewski verfügt über beeindruckende Erfahrung in hochkarätigen Restrukturierungen. Er berät regelmäßig namhafte Gläubiger und Schuldner in komplexen Angelegenheiten, insbesondere im Automobil- und Energiesektor.
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Jörn Kowalewski is highly renowned in the industry.
Jörn Kowalewski is one of the sharpest and most commercially thinking lawyers in Germany and a very strong moderator.
Jörn Kowalewski is my go-to for very difficult cases in the sector.
Jörn Kowalewski is an excellent initiator and thought leader in highly complex restructuring engagements.
What is good about Jörn Kowalewski is not just his knowledge but that he looks for solutions. He is constructive and has an open mind to find compromises.
Das Gute an Jörn Kowalewski ist nicht nur sein Fachwissen, sondern auch seine Lösungsorientierung. Er ist konstruktiv und offen für Kompromisse.
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