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MUNICH 80333
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Sidley Austin LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 2
Sidley Austin LLP regularly advises companies in crisis, official and ad hoc creditors’ committees, lenders as well as participants in distressed transactions on financial restructuring. Patrick Schulz made partner in January 2023 and focuses on cross-border restructuring and distressed M&A. Practice head Kolja von Bismarck
specialises in financial restructuring and Andreas Steiger advises creditors, distressed investors, debtors, shareholders and sponsors on financial and operational restructuring. Practice head(s):
Kolja von Bismarck
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great legal knowledge, great language skills and perfect networking in the Anglo-American region.’
‘Andreas Steiger and Patrick Schulz: Always a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Very approachable colleagues who always have an open ear for the clients and their wishes.’
‘Patrick Schulz: An excellent lawyer and always available.’
‘Sidley’s Restructuring Group – like the firm as a whole – offers legal advice of the highest quality. The partners with whom we work in complex commercial legal disputes are characterized by great experience, a precise eye for the client’s commercial interests and the ability to develop solutions that are pragmatic and creative as well as legally carefully analyzed and viable.’
‘Andreas Steiger: An extremely committed and experienced colleague, with a strong sense of the client’s needs in the specific situation. Very creative in bridging deadlocks in negotiations to efficiently achieve the client’s goal.’
Key clients
adapa Group (vormals Schur Flexibles Group)
Glas Trust Corporation
Losberger Holding GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising the Schur Flexibles Group on its successful financial restructuring.
- Advising Glas Trust Corporation on the enforcement of security interests in the insolvency of the Galapagos Group and the subsequent avoidance proceedings.
- Advising the Losberger De Boer Group as part of its ongoing financial and operational restructuring.
Private equity > Transactions Tier 4
Sidley Austin LLP primarily focuses on the mid-cap segment and, through cross-practice cooperation, regularly covers relevant topics such as LBOs, growth capital investments, financing and restructuring. Private equity houses, strategic investors and their portfolio companies request this expertise, which also encompasses coss-border matters, thanks to the firm’s international network. Accordingly, German practice head Christian Zuleger (PE, M&A and restructuring) also co-heads the European corporate and private equity group.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The law firm is characterized by a high level of efficiency and outstanding expertise.’
Key clients
Bain Capital Insurance
DYNAmore Holding GmbH
Intermediate Capital Group
Prefere Resins
Rivean Capital
Rodenstock GmbH
Z Capital Group
Work highlights
- Advising Z Capital Group on the acquisition of ESA Eppinger Group.
- Advising Bain Capital Insurance on its joint venture (Summitas Group) with Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited and JDC Group.
- Advising Rivean Capital on the takeover of Green Mobility Holding GmbH.
Sidley Austin LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Sidley Austin LLP has built a reputation for successfully representing clients on complex transactional, regulatory and litigation matters. More than 150 years after the founding of the firm, Sidley today comprises a diverse group of more than 2,300 lawyers in 21 offices around the world.
The strategic establishment of Sidley’s offices in the key commercial, financial, and regulatory centers of the world enables the firm to harness its knowledge to represent a broad range of clients across many industries including banking and financial services, insurance, life sciences, healthcare, energy, technology, and transportation.
Chair of Executive Committee: Michael J. Schmidtberger
Chair of the Management Committee: Yvette Ostolaza
Number of partners worldwide: Over 650
Number of lawyers worldwide: Over 2,300
Offices: Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Washington, DC
Lawyer Profiles
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Dr Patrick Schulz | Partner | View Profile |
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Andreas Steiger | Partner | View Profile |
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Kolja Von Bismarck | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Christian Zuleger | Partner | View Profile |
Sidley Austin LLP > Firm Profile
Chair of Executive Committee: Michael J. Schmidtberger
Chair of the Management Committee: Yvette Ostolaza
Number of partners worldwide: Over 650
Number of lawyers worldwide: Over 2,300
Firm Overview:
Sidley is a global law firm committed to providing excellent client service, fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual respect and creating opportunities for lawyers of all backgrounds. With more than 2,300 lawyers in 21 offices around the world, talent and teamwork are central to Sidley’s successful results for clients in all types of legal matters, from complex transactions to ‘bet the company’ litigation to cutting-edge regulatory issues.
Belgium
Established in 2003, Sidley’s Brussels office is a leader in helping clients navigate the complex web of EU and Member State rules. The office’s lawyers apply innovative strategies to help clients achieve their competitive business objectives. They offer a rare combination of private- and public- sector experience and have a sophisticated understanding of EU institutions and policies. The firm represents clients before the European institutions, the Court of Justice of the EU and certain Member State bodies and courts
Germany
Sidley’s Munich office, established in 2016, is an important extension of the firm’s services in Europe, as well as a continuation of its dedication to assisting clients in key business hubs around the world. The office focuses on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, finance and tax, and is an integral part of Sidley’s global practices, providing clients with the benefit of the firm’s international reach and network of resources. The office provides efficient service to both European and international clients across a wide range of industries, including investment funds, financial services, insurance, life sciences, energy, technology, REITs, agribusiness, and media and entertainment
Switzerland
Established in 2002, the Geneva office is home to Sidley’s top-ranked WTO and international commercial arbitration practices. The firm’s Geneva office lawyers are qualified in both civil and common law jurisdictions and the team includes a diverse set of experienced policy advisers, analysts and economists. The office’s professionals work with colleagues across the firm to provide seamless global services to clients in Europe, the CIS countries, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia.
United Kingdom
Sidley’s office in London, its largest in Europe, was founded in 1974. The firm’s culture of teamwork and collaboration helps the London office to assist clients across a myriad of legal disciplines and to harness the talents of Sidley’s lawyers worldwide. With lawyers qualified to practice in both the UK and the U.S., the London office coordinates cross-border projects spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Sidley’s clients in London include the world’s leading financial institutions, funds, private equity sponsors, and multinational companies spanning a wide range of industries.
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