Restructuring & Insolvency
We advise on:
restructuring proceedings with regard to:
- target structures for companies or groups undergoing restructuring;
- due diligence processes;
- all kinds of documents related to restructuring processes;
- negotiations, including with employees;
- client representation in restructuring processes;
- contacts with employees and trade unions;
- comprehensive legal supervision of the whole restructuring process.
– insolvency processes with regard to:
- developing legal strategies, both for debtors and creditors;
- court and out-of-court arrangements with creditors;
- representing clients in proceedings, including enforcement in liquidation and insolvency cases, as well as in cross-border insolvencies;
- contracts, applications and other documents in insolvency and liquidation proceedings, documentation for debt conversion or debt cancellation purposes.
Our competitive advantage:
- comprehensive legal assistance regarding restructuring processes and insolvency proceedings, as well as advisory services for creditors, debtors, organisations undergoing such proceedings, and potential buyers,
- business know-how and a team of experts in all areas of law relevant to restructurings,
- extensive experience advising capital groups, debtors, creditors and banks on the various issues that arise with respect to restructurings and bankruptcies,
- wide-ranging experience in representing capital groups, debtors, creditors and banks in restructuring processes,
- the practice is run by dr hab. Andrzej Wierciński, one of the most experienced practitioners in Poland (including over ten years as the official receiver in the Gdańsk Shipyard’s bankruptcy proceedings).
Practice managers
Team
News
Real Estate
30.04.2024
Anna Wyrzykowska shortlisted as the Real Estate Lawyer of the Year for Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
09.04.2024
WKB lawyers advised Euroklimat sp. z o.o. on the purchase of 100% shares in Instal Bud Pecyna sp. z o.o.
Mergers & Acquisitions
29.03.2024
WKB advised Selvita S.A. on the acquisition of 100% of shares in PozLab sp. z o.o.
Recommendations
WKB helped us to draft documentation but also to find different solutions for a complex situation.
Legal 500 EMEA 2024 | Restructuring and Insolvency
Great depth of the team and understanding of difficulties in restructuring proceedings.
Chambers Europe 2024
Highly responsive which has been critical on the recent distressed matter we’ve worked on together. Provides seamless technical legal advice and commercial solutions for the client as a matter evolves and issues come up.’
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 | Restructuring and Insolvency
WKB Wierciński Kwieciński Baehr is helpful in framing information to the client in a way that makes sense to them.
Chambers Europe 2023 | Restructuring and Insolvency
WKB always demonstrates highest standards of practice.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 | Restructuring and Insolvency
The team is highly regarded for its comprehensive documentation, good understanding of clients' difficulties and ability to point out crucial issues. Andrzej Wierciński is praised by sources as a person of great confidence in getting things done.
Chambers Europe 2019
Selected experiences
Some of our recent clients include:
- a group of bondholders of CEDC
- a leading company providing comprehensive operator services
- Oaktree Capital
- one of the largest industrial project construction firms on the Polish market
- Toys “R” Us