Restructuring/Insolvency | Europe

The firm is at the forefront of the market and often involved in many of Poland's most prominent mandates. The law firm draws on its impressive background in banking and finance and regularly advises high-profile technology companies and investment banks as creditors. The team further assists with significant out-of-court settlements, complex restructuring agreements and insolvency-related litigation. Distressed M&A transactions are also handled by the firm. Clients equally benefit from the firm's excellent cross-border capabilities, aided by its large office network. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Dentons houses a market-leading team that is highly recognised for its expertise in the restructuring and insolvency with a particularly noteworthy presence among prominent banks and capital funds. The practice group regularly advises on significant debt restructuring and reorganisation across various sectors, including energy and construction. The firm also represents clients in insolvency-related matters as well as being active in court proceedings concerning bankruptcy. The team also has noteworthy experience assisting with distressed asset transactions.

Clifford Chance is home to an esteemed department with long-standing experience representing financial institutions and other creditors in restructuring matters. The team is also sought after by debtors for its expertise in debt as well as large-scale corporate restructurings. The practice has a strong client base that features clients in the transport industry as well as banks and international capital funds.

The respected team at the domestic firm WKB Wierciński Kwieciński Baehr enjoys strong support from clients and market observers. The team assists debtors and creditors with insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. The firm also provides advice on debt restructurings as well as offering experience in litigation for companies and trustees in the energy sector. The team is frequently chosen for assisting with cross-border transactions.

Rymarz Zdort Maruta's team is sought after by both creditors and borrowers for its expertise in restructuring and insolvency mandates across Poland. The practice is familiar with debt recovery proceedings and restructurings and has additional experience advising on bankruptcy proceedings. The firm is visible in the real estate, financial services and manufacturing sectors.

The team at Wardyński & Partners is regularly instructed on cross-border bankruptcy cases and restructuring mandates. The firm counts major domestic banks as its clients, with further experience in assisting bondholders regarding debt restructuring matters. The team also assists with distressed M&A transactions as well as recovery proceedings.

The team at Baker McKenzie is particularly active in advising prominent credits from the financial services, pharmaceutical and technology sectors on the bankruptcy of contractors. Clients also benefit from the firm's experience in assisting with distressed M&A transactions.

The team at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is active on a wide variety of in-court and out-of-court restructurings and insolvencies, acting on all sides of such transactions. The team acts on bankruptcies and reorganisations with further strength in related disputes. It represents distressed companies as well as creditors in liquidation mandates. The firm is particularly active for banks as well as municipalities.

Tatara & Partners is a restructuring and insolvency boutique that enjoys a robust standing in the market. The team advises domestic debtors and creditors on restructuring and bankruptcy matters. The team is particularly active on court-based mandates including remedial, arrangement and bankruptcy proceedings as well as pre-packaged procedures. The firm is also active on cross-border debt restructuring mandates with sector expertise in real estate, gaming and fashion.