Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law

The establishment of the Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law practice is our response to the growing demand for advice in these areas of law. We are aware of the importance of comprehensive legal support at the highest level for entities struggling with insolvency. Moreover, the Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law is an area in which effectiveness and speed of action are particularly important. Comprehensive and long-term experience of our lawyers is a guarantee our clients receive the highest quality legal services in this area.

The range of services offered within the Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law specialization

  1. Legal advice on bankruptcy law, including:
    • analysis of the situation of entrepreneurs in order to determine whether there are any premises for insolvency resulting in the obligation to file a bankruptcy petition;
    • preparation of an action strategy to enable the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings at the best time;
    • drafting of the bankruptcy petition, including a petition for a pre-pack, which allows for a successful transfer of the debtor’s enterprise to a specific acquirer;
    • representing the debtors in the bankruptcy proceedings;
    • legal representation in the bankruptcy proceedings;
    • advising on making an arrangement in the course of bankruptcy proceedings;
    • legal representation of creditors in the bankruptcy proceedings;
    • legal services for receivers.
  2. Legal advice on restructuring law, including:
    • analysis of the situation of entrepreneurs in order to determine whether there are any premises for initiating restructuring proceedings;
    • advice on the appropriate type of proceedings (arrangement approval proceedings, accelerated arrangement proceedings, arrangement proceedings, and remedial proceedings);
    • participation in negotiations with creditors in order to gain their acceptance for restructuring activities;
    • drafting of a restructuring petition;
    • legal representation in the restructuring proceedings;
    • monitoring the activities of the restructuring authorities, drafting of appeals, advising on drawing up arrangement proposals;
    • participation in the committee of creditors, the meeting of creditors etc.;
    • drawing up legal opinions on issues related to restructuring law.
  3. Legal services for managers, including:
    • legal advice with regard to liability arising as a result of the company’s insolvency (art. 299 of the Commercial Companies Code, art. 21 of the Bankruptcy Law), civil liability towards the company, as well as criminal liability arising from the management function performed.

Sławomir Jakszuk is a leading lawyer in the matters of Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law.

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