Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 4
Contact number
+48 22 445 3100About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie launched the Restructuring & Insolvency Practice in Poland in 2020, after hiring Karol Czepukojć, attorney-at-law and licensed restructuring adviser. Karol Czepukojć heads the Practice and he is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 lawyers from the firm’s various practice areas in Poland. Karol Czepukojć became a member of Baker McKenzie’s Restructuring & Insolvency Steering Committee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2021, which has positioned our Polish Practice even better in the global structure of the firm.
A 360-degree advisory approach. The Practice entirely focuses on restructuring and insolvency issues. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we are structured as a "one-stop-shop" practice, which allows us to advise on a broad range of aspects of restructuring and insolvency matters in Poland, including out-of-court workouts, court restructurings, bankruptcies, transactions on distressed assets (including loan-to-own strategies), debt recoveries and insolvency-related commercial contract issues.
Client focus. We advise and represent all key stakeholders involved in restructuring and insolvency processes in Poland: debtors, creditors, affected contractors / customers, parties to transactions on distressed assets, and insolvency-office-holders. However, our Practice is best known for acting for creditors and investors in distressed assets, including large financial institutions and private equity funds.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"My overall impression is that Baker McKenzie lawyers have strong experience, are hands-on, effective and very clear in their advice."
"The team is proactive in identifying issues and business opportunities for the clients."
"My overall impression is that Baker McKenzie lawyers have strong experience, are hands-on, effective and very clear in their advice."
"The team is proactive in identifying issues and business opportunities for the clients."
Notable Practitioners
Karol Czepukojc is particularly active in advising prominent creditors on restructuring and insolvency proceedings as well as distressed M&A.
"Karol Czepukojc is an absolute pleasure to deal with."
"It is always a pleasure working with Karol. He is easy to talk to, clear in his communication and very responsive."