Restructuring/Insolvency
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The international law firm White & Case houses a market-leading insolvency practice. Its members are regularly appointed as administrators and trustees on high-profile proceedings spanning the fashion, transport and energy sectors. Debtor-in-possession and protective shield proceedings as well as restructurings via insolvency plans constitute strengths of the law firm. Furthermore, White & Case is respected for assisting debtors and creditors with financial and corporate restructurings as well as distressed M&A and pre-insolvency restructurings. With its international coverage, the law firm is well placed to cater to a diverse clientele from debtors to lenders and investors, covering a broad array of industries.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Ludwig Görtz and its two subsidiaries, Görtz Retail and Görtz Logistik, on filing for insolvency.
Strengths
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"They provide an integrated approach with colleagues from other disciplines, as well as the ability to combine legal and economic aspects."
"They are highly recommendable for international matters and complex situations, including litigation and cross-border issues."
"They provide an integrated approach with colleagues from other disciplines, as well as the ability to combine legal and economic aspects."
"They are highly recommendable for international matters and complex situations, including litigation and cross-border issues."
Notable Practitioners
Top-ranked practitioner Sven-Holger Undritz is frequently mandated as an administrator for prominent insolvency proceedings across Germany and beyond, especially those in the energy and retail sectors. Clients also benefit from his in-depth expertise in handling financial restructuring mandates.
"Sven is an insolvency gentleman."
"Sven is the top insolvency administrator in the northern region."
Biner Bähr is a strong practitioner who is regularly appointed as an insolvency administrator and trustee in prominent proceedings in the manufacturing sector. He is based in Düsseldorf and acts on nationwide mandates.
Christoph Schulte-Kaubrügger acts as administrator in energy, real estate and technology sector-related insolvencies, especially those involving complex transactional and cross-border elements.
"It is great working with Christoph."
"He is experienced and excellent."
Jan-Philipp Hoos acts as a court-appointed insolvency administrator in nationwide proceedings, with further expertise in handling trusteeships and corporate restructurings.
"Jan is an absolute expert with a great track record."
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