Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Provided by GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB
Our Restructuring and Insolvency experts work nationally and independently, concentrating on insolvency proceedings of every size, and with extensive expertise in many different industries.
Our work begins at a moment when many other advisors would be at their wits' end. Our promise is a pragmatic structuring of insolvency proceedings instead of just administration.
Out-of-court restructuring advice
GÖRG has earned an excellent reputation in the area of restructuring and advice in matters of insolvency law. In addition to distressed businesses, we also advise their management, shareholders or creditors.
Restructuring In-court: Debtor-in-possession proceedings and protective shield proceedings
We have particular experience in out-of-court restructuring and reorganisation measures, as well as matters relating to debtor-in-possession proceedings and therefore generate an understanding of the crisis “from the inside”.
Out-of-court trusteeship and experience as a restructuring partner
We frequently act as an out of court trustee and have ranked among the Top 3 in Germany for many years now given the number and significance of the cases we have managed.
We achieve optimal proceeding results for our clients - always with a sensitive balance of interests among all parties involved in the proceeding - using our business acumen and outstanding legal expertise.
Chambers Review
GÖRG is a German law firm with an impressive presence in a broad range of restructuring and insolvency mandates. Its members are regularly appointed as insolvency administrators by courts, with further expertise in trusteeships and self-administration. With its prowess in handling complex insolvencies the team is also well placed to assist with pre-insolvency restructurings and protective shield proceedings. Furthermore, the law firm is appreciated for its advisory work, assisting with financial and corporate restructurings as well as refinancings and distressed M&A. Its clientele, comprising well-known players from the automotive, fashion and industrial sector, further illustrates GÖRG's excellent market position. Clients particularly enjoy the firm's strength in handling the German aspects of international mandates.
Work Highlights
- GÖRG advised the insolvent Deutsche Lichtmiete on its successful sale to DLM Deutsche Leuchtmittel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have great team members; we always have excellent expertise we can rely on."
"GÖRG is not only able to discuss theoretical legal issues, but also to develop concrete solutions and then implement them."
"They have great team members; we always have excellent expertise we can rely on."
"GÖRG is not only able to discuss theoretical legal issues, but also to develop concrete solutions and then implement them."
Notable Practitioners
Hamburg-based practitioner Thorsten Bieg is sought after by management boards, insolvency administrators and distressed corporates for his strength in self-administrations and protective shield proceedings. He also assists with refinancings and distressed M&A, where clients additionally benefit from his expertise as a tax adviser.
Gerrit Hölzle often handles protective shield proceedings and self-administrations and also frequently functions as CRO.
Holger Leichtle acts as an administrator on nationwide insolvency proceedings and further assists with trusteeships.
Cologne-based practitioner Helmut Balthasar advises on prominent restructuring mandates, especially those in the automotive sector.
"Helmut is a seasoned, knowledgeable practitioner. We like to work with him."
Martin Stockhausen advises debtors and investors on restructuring mandates, including distressed M&A transactions, with expertise in the financial and automotive sectors.
Torsten Martini regularly acts as administrator in nationwide insolvencies, with further expertise in trusteeships.
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