Insolvency & Restructuring

The legal steps involved in securing our clients’ financial interests in restructuring, debt collection, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings are often time-critical. The Insolvency & Restructuring team is able to offer high level “one stop shop” services for all restructuring and insolvency requirements of our clients within very short time frames.

We have a strong reputation in handling complex cross-border matters. Our Insolvency & Restructuring team comprises corporate and finance lawyers and specialists covering all procedural matters and insolvency related litigations. Depending on your needs and the relevant industry, we will join forces with our specialists from other areas such as tax, banking and financial market laws, as well as real estate and employment law.

Areas of expertise

  • Corporate restructuring and reorganisation
  • Spin-offs and de-mergers
  • Rescue companies
  • Moratorium and composition agreements
  • Bankruptcy proceedings
  • Debt enforcement proceedings
  • Recognition of foreign insolvency decrees
  • Representation of foreign insolvency administrators in Switzerland
  • Seizure of assets
  • Realisation of pledged assets
  • Actions against the schedule of claims
  • Claw back claims
  • Claims for director’s liability
  • Mandates as trustee, liquidator, member of a creditors’ committee

Team Leader

Sabina B. Schellenberg

Partner, Zurich

Mona Stephenson

Partner, Geneva/Lausanne

Team

“Remarkable legal creativity in navigating complex situations. Their extensive knowledge and experience across diverse corporate recovery matters sets them apart. The team displays an exceptional level of knowledge, responsiveness, and efficiency”

Legal 500 EMEA, Insolvency and Corporate Recovery, 2024
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