Restructuring/Insolvency | Europe

Allen & Overy houses Slovakia's market-leading restructuring and insolvency practice, praised for its international expertise and detailed knowledge of the local legal and business environment. The pre-eminent group of lawyers is hailed for its prowess in representing financial institutions as creditors in sensitive and high-value restructuring processes. Allen & Overy is also popular with borrowers owing to its extensive experience in out-of-court workouts as well as in-court proceedings. The team's clients also benefit from the group's deep bench, including a team of English law-qualified solicitors.

The boutique law firm IKRÉNYI & REHÁK rises in the rankings due to its growing reputation for handling a broad range of restructuring mandates. The firm is recognised for its capabilities in acting for debtors on nationwide restructuring matters. Furthermore, the team assists with contentious mandates, regularly appearing before the judiciary in insolvency proceedings. Its team members are also often appointed as administrators, which further enriches the firm's offering. The client roster comprises notable domestic manufacturing companies and retailers.

Čechová & Partners is highly reputed for handing 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.

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. Energy companies also belong to the firm's strong client roster.

Dentons enters the rankings this year as a result of its increasing activity in the market and client support. The team 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.