White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.‘s team handles a steady workflow of restructuring matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include advising on bankruptcy proceedings, debt restructuring transactions, financings and acquisitions of distressed assets. Grzegorz Abram is highly regarded for his expertise in debt finance matters, and Paweł Zagórski’s ‘deep knowledge and extensive experience in managing high-stakes restructurings and insolvencies set him apart as a top expert’; the pair co-head the practice. Mateusz Dyduch and Michał Horelik are names to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Paweł Zagórski brings a unique blend of expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking to his practice. His ability to tackle the most challenging financial restructurings with a calm and methodical approach sets him apart.'
- ‘The practice is known for its ability to deliver swift, high-quality legal services while maintaining clear communication and a deep understanding of clients’ needs.’
- ‘Paweł Zagórski emphasizes proactive communication, and his approach allows for rapid decision-making and quick turnaround times, making it ideal for clients with urgent legal needs.’
- ‘The legal team at the Warsaw office of White & Case truly excels in their field, thanks to their outstanding expertise, dedication, and innovative mindset. Paweł Zagórski is widely acknowledged as a leading authority in banking, finance, insolvency, and restructuring.'
- 'Paweł Zagórski has extensive experience in various types of financing, including loans, bonds, securitizations, and enforcement of security interests. This makes his knowledge and experience unique in the market, and it is hard to find anyone who can match him. He is very hardworking, always maintains a positive attitude, and is able to reconcile the interests of different parties.'
Key clients
- Credendo – Excess & Surety Societe Anonyme
- Credendo – Excess & Surety S.A. Branch in Poland
- Generali Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
- Korporacja Ubezpieczeń Kredytów Eksportowych S.A.
- Sopockie Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Ergo Hestia S.A.
- Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń S.A.
- Uniqua Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A
- Cerrad sp. z o.o.
- NextBike GmbH
- Tier Mobility GmbH
Work highlights
Advising a consortium of insurance companies on restructuring the debt of Trakcja PRKiI S.A. and its subsidiaries.
Practice head
Grzegorz Abram
Other key lawyers
Paweł Zagórski; Mateusz Dyduch; Michał Horelik