About

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

Gleiss Lutz has long been a go-to firm for restructuring, insolvency, and distressed M&A. The firm is regularly involved in major restructuring and insolvency cases in Germany. Furthermore, Gleiss Lutz acts for numerous national and international companies in complex and difficult cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases that demand extensive cross-border expertise and call for creative solutions.


One of the key strengths is Gleiss Lutz's full-service offering. The restructuring practice operates in teams that cover various areas of practice, with restructuring and insolvency experts working with leading practitioners from other key fields whose expertise makes them invaluable for securing the success of restructuring projects. As a result, the practice provides a one-stop service to clients on restructurings and refinancings, as well as on transactional and litigation matters, both within and outside court-supervised bankruptcy proceedings.


Clients include shareholders, creditors and business partners of distressed companies, buyers of distressed or insolvent targets, troubled or insolvent companies, as well as insolvency administrators/trustees.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Germany
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Gleiss Lutz is a German law firm which houses an impressive restructuring practice capable of handling a broad range of mandates. The team is particularly well regarded for its capabilities in debtor-side restructurings and refinancings, including bond restructuring. Its further expertise encompasses distressed M&A transactions, where the team acts for international investment funds. Clients equally appreciate strong capabilities in insolvency-related litigation, defending corporations in avoidance and liability claims. Furthermore, Gleiss Lutz is sought after by insolvency administrators for its expertise in complex insolvency proceedings. A client base comprising well-known fashion retailers, energy companies and automotive suppliers serves as a testament to the firm's standing.

Work Highlights

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  • Gleiss Lutz advised an ad hoc group of noteholders of Adler Group on the restructuring of 34% of the EUR800 million 2.250% bonds issued by Adler Group due 2029.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andreas Spahlinger
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Andreas Spahlinger
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
2
Band 2

As the head of Gleiss Lutz's restructuring group, Andreas Spahlinger is sought after for his advice on a broad range of mandates, assisting with complex financial and corporate reorganisations and distressed M&A.

"Andreas is very good, has a good standing and knows his stuff."

"Andreas is still one of the leading lawyers in the field of restructuring in Germany."

Matthias Tresselt
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Matthias Tresselt
3
Band 3

Stuttgart-based practitioner Matthias Tresselt is involved in prominent restructuring mandates, advising debtors and creditors such as capital funds and noteholders on financial reorganisations and out-of-court restructurings.

"He is very commercially oriented and a creative thinker. He's technically strong and has a good understanding of cross-border type work."

Ranked Lawyers at
Gleiss Lutz

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Andreas Spahlinger
2
Andreas Spahlinger
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
2
Band 2
Matthias Tresselt
3
Matthias Tresselt
3
Band 3

Members

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Alexander Nagel

Andreas Spahlinger

Andreas Spahlinger

Head of Department

Christian Halàsz

Friedrich Schlott

Markus Reps

Clients

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JP Morgan

LEONI Group

Robus Capital Management

STEAG GmbH and its shareholder KSBG

Takko Fashion GmbH and Apax Partners (as Takko’s owner)

Various ad hoc groups of note holders/creditors

Whitebox Advisors

Wittur International and Bain Capital

Industries

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Active in numerous industries, including:

Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure