Restructuring and Insolvency

Solving insolvency through deep experience

Domestic or cross-border. In court or out of court. And representing both debtors and creditors. Our highly experienced restructuring experts and insolvency litigators meet the toughest problems with a practical, proactive mindset to best serve our clients' interests.

Our restructuring and insolvency practice has the depth and experience to tackle any scenario, however complex. We can help you identify and address all insolvency-related risks. By appropriately structuring transactions, contract drafting and counselling creditors, we can tailor-make your pre-insolvency strategy. And if you’re seeking redress as a creditor, we make sure your interests are fully taken into account. Whatever side of the insolvency equation we’re representing, we always take a holistic and innovative approach – shaped by specialists with diverse expertise pooled across Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Litigation and Tax.

  • Expertise

    • Representing creditors in Swiss insolvency proceedings
    • Advising companies in out-of-court and in-court restructuring proceedings
    • Advising creditors and debtors on the implementation of cross-border restructuring schemes
    • Assisting creditors in pre-insolvency enforcement scenarios and analysing the risks of enforcement and challenges to security in insolvency scenarios
    • Advising board members and management of companies in need of financial restructuring
    • Representing purchasers and sellers of distressed debts
    • Insolvency-related litigation
    • Sale and acquisition of distressed companies

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Lenz & Staehelin have a good grasp of other jurisdictions and of the cross-border nature of some restructurings. They are also very responsive, knowledgeable and good to work with.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

The Lenz & Staehelin team have helped us manage complex matters effectively, efficiently and ethically. They set the benchmark for service and responsiveness.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

The team has been absolutely superb. Available, responsive, calm, knowledgeable and truly working in partnership with us. Very impressed.

The Legal 500, 2025

Strong technical knowledge and analysis. Efficient and cooperative approach. Excellent language skills and empathy for client's needs.

IFLR 1000, 2024

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