Restructuring/Insolvency | Europe

Čechová & Partners is highly reputed for handling domestic as well as cross-border insolvencies. The team offers a comprehensive financial and corporate restructuring service, including associated litigation. Furthermore, it regularly represents domestic and international creditors in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings in Slovakia, especially those involving asset liquidations. Čechová & Partners is also sought after for its role as trustee in bankruptcy procedures, often assisting with subsequent disputes. Investors, retailers and life sciences companies are included in the firm's strong client roster.

A&O Shearman houses a prominent restructuring and insolvency practice in Slovakia, praised for its international expertise and detailed knowledge of the local legal and business environment. The well-respected group of lawyers is hailed for its prowess in representing financial institutions as creditors in sensitive and high-value restructuring processes. The firm is also popular with borrowers owing to its extensive experience in out-of-court workouts as well as in-court proceedings.

As a full-service firm, Kinstellar boasts a distinguished practice group held in high esteem for its ability to advise on the whole spectrum of restructuring mandates. Its team regularly assists local and international clients operating in the automotive and manufacturing sectors on high-stakes restructuring procedures and insolvency processes, including asset liquidations. Large financial restructurings and enforcement proceedings are also handled by Kinstellar. The team also often draws upon its substantial corporate expertise when handling distressed M&A. Domestic banks also belong to the firm's strong client roster.

BBH is highly regarded for advising creditors, including both financial institutions and private entities, on high-value restructuring and insolvency cases. The team boasts expertise in all related issues, including litigation, and is experienced in cross-border deals. The practice operates on matters in a number of sectors, including manufacturing and financial services.

Dentons is well placed to assist with cross-border restructuring procedures. The law firm has further expertise in debtor claim enforcement, as well as associated insolvency and criminal law issues.

Taylor Wessing is a full-service law firm offering a notable restructuring and insolvency practice in Slovakia. The team is well placed to assist both local and international clients from the financial services and construction sectors with restructuring projects and insolvency prevention matters. The law firm also supports creditors in insolvency proceedings.