‘Excellent consultants and service providers.’

‘National law firm with a high level of expertise in the area of restructuring and insolvency. In terms of capacity, GÖRG is also able to look after large mandates. High legal excellence.’

‘Dr. Thomas Rieger recently left Anchor. His engaging, unexcited manner is highly valued in the market. In particular, his deep understanding of business makes him a colleague we will be hearing a lot more about.’

‘Both insolvency administration and consulting know-how. Very big teams in both areas.’

‘Dr. Thomas Rieger: Professionally excellent colleague, honest, reliable.’

‘Dr. Helmut Balthasar: “old masters” in matters of restructuring and advising companies in crisis. The right sparring partner to avoid personal liability in times of a company’s insolvency. Makes it very clear what works and what doesn’t. Respected (“feared”) counterpart for banks and other debt financiers. Always on the side of his clients.’

‘Very good law firm, which is the only insolvency law firm that increasingly focuses on high-end advice. Very pleasant cooperation.’

‘Legal clout.’

‘The entire team was available at all times, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s. Tax, Corporate, Restructuring Advice was readily available at all times. The range of the team was very good and associates were able to clarify questions.’

‘Leo Plank always works in a customer-oriented manner and with a steady hand. Professional competence is of course out of the question.’

‘We have used Kirkland’s restructuring professionals extensively in the past and will continue to do so in the future.’

‘ They are real experts in their field who have outstanding specialist knowledge and never lose sight of the latest trends.’

‘ Despite their legal know-how, they don’t get bogged down in trifles. They set the right priorities, are very commercial and speak our language.’

‘Dr. Josef Parzinger is characterized by his enormous expertise, his eye for detail and his passion. He’s always available and incredibly easy and enjoyable to work with.’

‘ Sacha Lürken has been one of the best lawyers for restructuring in the German market for years. He is very systematic, objective and always wants the best result. ‘

‘Josef Parzinger is highly professional and knows his field extremely well. On our joint projects, he always knows all the details, but also has an eye for the big picture. He responds quickly and accurately to inquiries, no matter the time. I’m very happy about the cooperation and hope we can work on other projects in the future.’

‘Outstanding in my opinion is Dr. Ulrich Klockenbrink, who was rightly promoted to partner this year. He is a first-class analyst and strategist, at the same time very assertive, pragmatic and goal-oriented – in short, the perfect restructurer and reorganizer. ‘

‘Reliable, even in time-critical situations, always timely, qualitatively impeccable advice and support for corporate finance transactions related to restructuring. The existing economic and commercial competence, which is not to be taken for granted to this extent, should also be emphasized, which makes L&W an ideal partner for particularly demanding structuring and negotiation situations.’

‘Dr. Jörn Kowalewski: Excellent, strong negotiating partner, also in the control and coordination of complex and demanding negotiation situations with high economic and financing know-how.’

‘ dr Ulrich Klockenbrink: Excellent legal advice and support for corporate finance transactions. ‘

‘The consulting goes far beyond the usual level of legal advice. The team often acts like a financial advisor and also has a great understanding of economic relationships and a view of a well-balanced cooperation.’

‘Jörn Kowalewski and Ulrich Klockenbrink, with whom I have been working for more than six years, deserve special mention. In my view, Jörn Kowalewski is the grand seigneur of the German restructuring market. A first-class lawyer who knows how to successfully unite even the largest banking circles in the interests of the company and the financiers themselves. As a mastermind, Ulrich Klockenbrink understands better than anyone else how to assess the situation from a legal and economic point of view and to develop first-class restructuring solutions from this. First-class negotiator, even in the most difficult situations, who you can always rely on. ‘

‘Leader in financial restructuring.’

‘Dr. Ulrich Klockenbrink: Technically very strong, assertive, well recognized by all stakeholders.’

‘The team was approachable and available at all times and the team members are proven experts in their field across all departments.’

‘Experienced colleagues who are particularly active in the area of trusteeship and representation of promissory notes. Excellent knowledge of the market and a realistic view of the possibilities that can be implemented as part of a restructuring.’

‘The team around Andreas Ziegenhagen and Dirk Schoene gave me excellent support in insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The team clarified all relevant legal issues and worked on the overall solution.’

‘High professional competence, pragmatic nonetheless. Good accessibility. Commercial understanding present.’

‘Daniel Fritz: Great expertise, especially in the international arena, and very solution-oriented.’

‘Despite threats and great complexity, a cool head was kept at all times, which gave us as a client the security for the respective decision. Excellent consultants do their utmost for the client and at the same time give a clear indication when “a limit has been crossed” in order to be able to make the best decision. This description fully applies to practice. In addition, we were able to draw on a large, valuable network for various challenges, and connections were made quickly and professionally.’

‘The practice has very good expertise and extensive experience in the field of restructuring and insolvency, including insolvency proceedings. It is characterized in particular by the fact that, on the one hand, it has a wide range of advice through Dentons, and on the other hand, it can conduct insolvency proceedings – especially self-administration proceedings – itself. Haven’t seen it on the market yet, but these skills should also be easy to apply to the StaRUG. In addition, a large and diverse restructuring team with several acquisitions in recent years.’

‘Andreas Ziegenhagen is one of the key figures in the German restructuring market.’

‘Enormous commitment – always approachable – very responsive – very solution-oriented – English (written and oral) like native speakers.’

‘Always economically thinking and solution-oriented. Very good team building with the lawyers working on the client side and other stakeholders.’

‘Kolja von Bismarck: Brings the necessary competence and gravitas for high-end situations.’

‘Sidley’s Restructuring Group offers – like the firm as a whole – legal advice of the highest quality. The partners are characterized by extensive experience, a precise view of the client’s commercial needs and the ability to develop pragmatic, creative and legally carefully analyzed and viable solutions.’

‘Andreas Steiger is an extremely committed, always available and experienced colleague with a keen sense of the needs of the client in the specific situation. Very creative in bridging negotiation deadlocks to efficiently achieve client’s goals.’

‘The restructuring team not only masters the craft of national and international restructuring, but is also excellent at implementing the dovetailing of legal procedures and practical, or economic, consequences. The strategic importance is always visible and taken into account by the client.’

‘Professionally excellent, very practical and solution-oriented. Very good international expertise and cross-legal know-how.’

‘Dietmar Schulz is a very agile and solution-oriented colleague.’

‘Practice-oriented specialist knowledge with solution-oriented application.’

‘Dr. Dietmar Schulz is a very good team player with excellent leadership qualities.’

‘High competence.’

‘Highly competent team with proven experts who can answer ALL questions safely, accurately and in a way that everyone can understand.’

‘ Very quick to react, super competent in anticipatory action. Very well networked and able, if necessary, to extend the workbench at will with the help of external third parties.’

‘Excellent expertise, exceptionally good communication, excellent work commitment, consistent availability, excellent responsiveness. Particularly noteworthy are Prof. Dr. Georg Streit – one of the best lawyers for questions of insolvency law.’

‘The team covers a wide spectrum and uses this spectrum quickly, easily and very effectively not only to cover the legal aspect, but also to convert it into sensible and applicable solutions.’

‘My experience is essentially based on working with Prof. Streit. I really appreciate his high level of competence, his pragmatic approach and the opportunity to work out solutions in a very good dialogue. In addition, there is always very good availability, which is sometimes critical in this field.’

‘Very broad legal know-how in the area of restructuring and insolvency. From litigation to insolvency and restructuring plans. Highly recommended.’

‘Georg Streit: High analytical skills, very broad specialist knowledge.’

‘In my opinion, the best insolvency/restructuring team in Munich. dr Heiko Tschauner is an intellectual for difficult out-of-court cases. ‘

‘ dr Markus Huber is one of the best insolvency law litigators in Munich. Transparent and fair billing.’

‘I work a lot and enjoy working with Dr. Markus Huber together. Quick thinking, excellent writing, scientific approach to casework. Despite being young, ready for the big falls.’

‘Advice is always given at senior level and response times are short. You always have a contact person who also coordinates the other departments internally or, if necessary, the preliminary work of external colleagues.’

‘Dr. Matthias Kampshoff: Extremely experienced and negotiating colleague.’

‘The colleagues are always precise and uncomplicated when it comes to implementation.’

‘Dr. Marc Oberhardt and Dr. Matthias Kampshoff are solution-oriented and always give recommendations that can be implemented. Even when analyzing complex issues, her writings are understandable and to the point.’

‘High economic competence. Fast, careful work.’

‘Dr. Matthias Kampshoff is very pleasant at work. He has very good knowledge of insolvency law.’

‘With Dr I have worked together with Kampshoff on several occasions. In particular, his pleasant way of working together should be emphasized – above all, he thinks very economically.’

‘Very good dovetailing of theory and practice, always with a focus on tax law.’

‘Available at all times, flexible and team-oriented work, also good cooperation with external colleagues.’

‘Collaboration with Dr. Gordon Geiser was highly professional. Accessibility at all times and up-to-date know-how on the subject of insolvency plans. Assertive and convincing. Good teamwork as well.’

‘The team managed effortlessly to understand our complex business model in a very short time and to provide the required resources. It was not just a matter of clarifying individual legal issues, but of getting the company fit again as a whole. The necessary pragmatism was also shown for this. We experienced the work with GT as “as if from one mould”.’

‘I would like to give special praise to Mr Benedikt de Bruyn. He was extremely honest, committed and available to us at practically any time. In addition to legal knowledge, he has important business knowledge and the necessary understanding of numbers. He is very familiar with fast-growing technology companies. I would particularly like to emphasize his sensitivity in dealing with the employees of a company that was in a serious crisis.’

‘Mr. dr Gordon Geiser has excellent specialist knowledge and is able to provide an initial assessment of the situation and the measures derived from it in a very short time with manageable information, which in its basic orientation turns out to be correct in most cases. In addition, Mr. Geiser to what I mean in the truest sense of the meaning.’

‘Highly professional and focused. Extraordinarily competent, fast, powerful and assertive.’

‘Both Mr. Köhler-Ma and Dr. Geiser grasp the problem extraordinarily quickly and offer quick and suitable solutions. The two partners are characterized by excellent negotiating skills paired with broad and deep knowledge of the subject.’

‘Gunnar Müller-Henneberg: High commitment, high availability, good guidance in liability-related cases.’

‘Excellent team with experience from an insolvency administration office, also self-administration on offer, this is the exception for large consulting firms.’

‘Gunnar Müller-Henneberg: excellent fast work, eye for the essentials, result-oriented and assertive.’

‘Reinhard Willemsen has been our main contact for many years. We appreciate his competence and his sense of humor. He leads the team and we receive contemporary and reasonably priced service.’

‘Experienced consulting practice, also with a practical background in insolvency administration.’

‘Dr. Marcus Backes is an experienced advisor with a practical background in insolvency administration.’

‘Well networked, very good teamwork.’

‘Gunnar Müller-Henneberg: Good moderator in difficult restructuring cases, very pragmatic.’

‘The entire range of complex legal situations is mastered, including the effects on the capital market. The support is comprehensive and competent. The wealth of experience helps to deal with upcoming questions.’

‘ New legal regulations, but also possibilities, are quickly included in the considerations. You are a sparring partner when difficult discussions are pending, and you have access to a large network that is put at the service of the cause.’

‘Very committed team with a high level of expertise. The work was very solution-oriented. Conducted the negotiations with a steady hand and a cool head.’

‘Miss Dr. Sylwia Bea: Strong and convincing personality. High willingness to perform with above-average ability to master critical situations.’

‘Very good understanding of the particular interests of the stakeholders. Very high professionalism!’

‘Dr. Sylwia Bea has earned an excellent reputation, which gives her an additional voice even in difficult negotiations. You feel very well looked after with her by your side.’

‘Norton Rose Fulbright’s restructuring and bankruptcy practice has grown remarkably in a short period of time. The team is extremely visible on the market and can definitely compete with the established sizes. Extremely strong, especially on the creditor side, with proven industry strength in the automotive and aviation sectors.’

‘Regina Rath works at the highest legal level and is extremely well-versed in StaRUG issues.’

‘Very competent advice for insolvency administrators.’

‘Hendrik Boss: Quick learner, very pragmatic.’

‘The Düsseldorf team is characterized in particular by a high level of expertise and a wealth of experience. In many years of cooperation in several major insolvency proceedings, rescission and directors’ liability claims have been successfully asserted and liability claims averted.’

‘Competent team, very good division of tasks and competence strengths.’

‘Excellent legal advice in all major areas of law; strong in the process area.’

‘We have been working successfully and trustingly with the Taylor Wessing team for many years and value the colleagues for their reliability, the extremely high level of expertise and the uncomplicated approach to new projects. Particularly noteworthy is the competence in the field of insolvency litigation.’

‘Hendrik Boss: an exceedingly competent contact person for restructuring – especially in the cross-border area.’

‘ Martin Heidrich is a very experienced, pragmatic restructuring expert.’

‘ Technically very solid. Great customer service. ‘

‘Very pragmatic and goal-oriented way of working; excellent and very broad legal knowledge; very good understanding of business relationships.’

‘Thomas Oberle: Very experienced and prepared for all procedural changes; very balancing character, ensures consensual solutions and a good balance between all stakeholders; very confident project management.’

‘Marc-Philippe Hornung: Very experienced restructuring lawyer and an excellent all-rounder in the best sense; very pragmatic approach; excellent negotiation skills.’

‘High level of integration of team members.’

‘Outstanding expertise, analytics and solution orientation; extremely customer-centric cooperation behavior of Dr. Raoul Chalk.’

‘Very quick response, very practical and, in terms of the specific request, a specific recommendation for action.’

‘Practical collaboration. Going into “reality”.’

‘Dr. Roul Kreide is technically very competent. Can respond to clients very well.’