Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators | Europe

Schjødt has one of Sweden's top insolvency practices. The law firm benefits from a significant bench of well-known individuals who are all regularly appointed to handle formal reorganisation processes or bankruptcies. The team has significant expertise in claw-back actions.

Cirio has a highly regarded restructuring and bankruptcy practice, with its lawyers frequently acting as court-appointed administrators, receivers and liquidators on high-value proceedings. The law firm additionally acts for trade creditors on the protection of their interests through restructuring or insolvency processes. It has further experience in distressed M&A mandates.

CMS Wistrand benefits from a considerable number of partners at different levels of seniority who all attract attention for their work as appointed trustee, administrator or liquidator of struggling Swedish companies. The lawyers are active on matters across many sectors, including automotive, manufacturing and engineering. In addition to its administrator work, the law firm advises trade creditors on the protection of their interests during the restructuring or insolvency of customers, suppliers or group companies. It has further experience in distressed M&A mandates.

DLA Piper's Stockholm office has a strong bench of experienced insolvency practitioners who are frequently appointed in high-profile bankruptcies, liquidations and court-led reorganisations. Its lawyers have been appointed reconstructor in formal proceedings seeking to rescue major Swedish retailers. The team handles claw-back actions and criminal investigation on behalf of insolvent companies. It stands out as an excellent choice to handle insolvency or restructuring mandates with important cross-border implications.

Fylgia's team of restructuring and insolvency lawyers possesses a wealth of experience in trustee and administrator matters. The practitioners often act as official receivers, bankruptcy trustees and administrators in bankruptcy proceedings, as well as advising on collapsed bond structures. The law firm represents clients from a diverse range of industries including e-commerce, aviation and investment funds.