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Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm
UL. FILIPA EISENBERG 11/1
31-523
KRAKOW
Poland
UL. FILIPA EISENBERG 11/1
31-523
KRAKOW
Poland
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Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm ‘is highly regarded in the market’ as ‘a boutique law firm, specialising in restructuring and insolvency law’. Areas of expertise for the group include pre-pack transactions and quick and simplified restructurings, and the practice has particular strength in arrangement approval proceedings. Founding and ‘stand-out partner’ Karol Tatara is a key name to note, as are Maciej Knopek and Tadeusz Grzesiak, all of whom are restructuring advisors. For Anna Czarnota, directors and officers liability issues are areas of expertise. Mateusz Palian joined Rymarz Zdort Maruta in February 2024.Practice head(s):
Karol Tatara; Maciej Knopek; Tadeusz Grzesiak
Other key lawyers:
Anna Czarnota; Mateusz Kaliński
Testimonials
‘Tatara and Partners Law Firm is highly regarded in the market for their extensive expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy law. Based on their strong reputation among other legal professionals, I invited them to collaborate with us again on a project for our client.’
‘A lawyer who truly deserves recognition is Karol Tatara. Throughout our collaboration, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand his professionalism and willingness to propose innovative, out-of-the-box solutions. His knowledge and experience are truly impressive. I would also like to highlight Maciej Konopka and Anna Czarnota. Their vast experience, combined with deep expertise and sharp business instincts, made working with them both productive and enjoyable.’
‘Tatara & Partners is a boutique law firm, specialising in restructuring and insolvency law with broad knowledge and several years of experience based on the implementation of restructuring and bankruptcy projects to provide legal services to Polish and international clients. They approach every client individually, looking for unconventional solutions and creating restructuring strategies tailored to the business goals of particular organisations.’
‘Tatara & Partners’ team consists of specialised lawyers, restructuring advisors and economists providing appropriate recommendations, create effective solutions, and best adapt services to the client’s individual goals and needs. The stand-out partner, worth mentioning, is Karol Tatara. He advised in the first prepared liquidation (pre-pack) carried out in Poland, as well as a number of subsequent operations of this type, which are the specialty of his firm.’
‘Tatara & Partners is distinguished by its depth of expertise in insolvency and restructuring practice and a strategic approach that blends legal precision with commercial pragmatism. They focus on crafting creative, tailor-made solutions for distressed businesses, creditors and stakeholders.’
‘Karol Tatara and Anna Czarnota are standout figures in the insolvency and restructuring practice, renowned for their exceptional ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with strategic insight. What truly differentiates them from competitors is their deep understanding of both the legal intricacies and the commercial realities encountered by distressed businesses.’
‘The restructuring and insolvency practice stands out for its ability to guide us through challenging situations with confidence and clarity. The team brings a wealth of experience and offers strategic advice that’s both practical and forward-thinking. They’re great at handling complex financial restructurings and navigating insolvency proceedings, always staying focused on our specific needs.’
‘Mr Tatara is distinguished by his sharp analytical skills and ability to tackle even the most complex legal challenges with confidence. His strategic mindset and deep understanding of the business landscape ensure that his advice is both practical and insightful. I value his ability to remain calm under pressure and his skill at guiding us through difficult situations with clarity and focus.’
Key clients
Ruch S.A.
Expondo sp. z o.o. sp.k.
The Trustee (Administrator) of TWOJA SKOK
The Trustee (Administrator) of Idea Bank S.A.
H. Cegielski-Poznań S.A.
VIVID Games S.A.
CDP sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Adsed the debtor, Ruch S.A., on two simultaneous accelerated arrangement proceedings with partial arrangement.
- Advising the debtor H. Cegielski-Poznań S.A. on successful restructuring within simplified restructuring proceedings, where debt-to-equity-swap was used with regard to public entities.
- Advising the Trustee (Administrator) of Idea Bank S.A. in an insolvency proceeding.
Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm > Firm Profile
The Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm has been operating since 2010 as a boutique law firm specialised in restructuring and bankruptcy law, advising all stakeholders of such proceedings – creditors, investors, debtors, as well as authorities.
We also provide corporate and commercial law consultancy and deal in business law, with regard to conducted restructuring and insolvency projects.
The law firm advises on precedent-setting and the largest projects on the market, ensuring services of the highest quality.
We work with leading experts (including appraisers, tax advisers and court experts) in order to provide clients with comprehensive services of the highest level.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Karol Tatara | [email protected] | +48 12 634 52 92 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
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Anna Czarnota | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Karol Tatara | Senior Partner | View Profile |
Languages
English (fluent) Polish German FrenchMemberships
INSOL - International Association of RestructuringDiversity
Diversity is very important for our Law Firm. We pay attention to promote in the first place competences, knowledge and commitment, not gender or other factors.
Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm is proud to hire lawyers with disabilities, because we see a big potential is giving chances to such lawyers and, more generally, people.
This is even more important for disabled people, since Polish legal market can be seen as not promoting such lawyers.
Press Releases
Amendments to new EC Proposal for a Directive harmonizing certain aspects of insolvency law
6th January 2025 In December 2022, the European Commission presented a draft Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law[1],EU Restructuring Directive’s implementation in Poland
18th September 2023 Current statusStrengthening Tatara & Partners position by arrival of Paweł Kuglarz – experienced real estate and insolvency & restructuring lawyer
4th May 2023 Recently Paweł Kuglarz joined Tatara & Partners as Head of International Desk.Legal Developments
Insolvency statistics in Poland – lessons learned from restructuring popularity
22nd June 2025 In 2024 we observed two growing trends in Poland. Namely, there was a rapidly growing number of two insolvency proceedings: restructuring proceedings, mainly arrangement approval proceedings, and consumer bankruptcy proceedings.New draft bill implementing EU Restructuring Directive in Poland – still under consultation
18th November 2024 On Friday 18th October Polish government published yet another draft of implementation of the Restructuring Directive (“Draft”).EU Restructuring Directive in Poland What should be changed / amended and in what scope?
30th April 2024- The so-called EU Restructuring Directive, known also as Second Chance Directive is still within implementation procedure in Poland – currently within government level and stage.
EU Restructuring Directive in Poland Direct effect due to non-timely implementation?
16th January 2024- The so-called EU Restructuring Directive, known also as Second Chance Directive is still within implementation procedure in Poland.
- The EU law, especially ECJ judgements provided an option for a direct effect of directives, so as to motivate Member States to timely implement EU directives
- Conditions that are need to be met to use the direct effect – laid down especially in the case Van Duyn v. Home Office (case 41-74):
- The directive has not been implemented;
- The time (deadline) for implementation has passed,
- The directive grants rights towards individuals (also companies);
- The provisions of the directive are unconditional and sufficiently clear and precise.
- The EU Restructuring Directive, in our view, grants rights towards companies in distress. Especially, those rights can be:
- Automatic stay also with regard to secured claims (Article 6 Para 2 of the Directive);
- Specific rights of shareholders (Article 12);
- Protection of new financing (Article17)
- However we still believe that Polish Parliament will soon implement (transpose) the EU Restructuring Directive into Polish legal landscape.
Author: Paweł Kuglarz; Mateusz Kaliński, LL.M.; Tatara & Partners;
European actio pauliana – remarks in line with the EC Harmonization Directive Proposal
30th November 2023- Proposal for a directive harmonizing certain aspects of insolvency law has been published on 07/12/2022 on the European Commission’s website, currently Proposal is discussed within the EC, after submitting certain statements of organizations involved in legislative process.
Proposal for a brand new EU Directive harmonizing insolvency law – what can be changed?
5th October 2023 Currently Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law (document COM(2022) 702 final of 7.12.2022) is under European Union legislation proceedings.LODGEMENT OF CLAIMS INFORMATION IN POLAND
15th August 2023 For foreign creditors- Upon declaration of bankruptcy, creditors should lodge their claims to the trustee. Incorrect lodgements may be proceeded, but with delays. Thus, in order to protect their own interests, creditors should pay attention to the information below and within lodgement of claims;
New EC Proposal for a Directive harmonizing certain aspects of insolvency law
20th July 2023 In December 2022, the European Commission presented a draft Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law , opening discussions on some of the potential changes into national laws, together with the remarks and positions towards the Proposal.Who is qualified restructuring advisor (insolvency practitioner) and why it is important?
9th June 2023 Under Polish law, to carry on bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings as an insolvency practitioner (or court supervisor) you need to have publicly granted licence – after passing state exam and proving relevant experience within restructuring & insolvency field.- Restructuring and insolvency