Insolvency Law, Restructuring

Your partner in legal security

Are you facing financial challenges? Do you need support with corporate restructuring or insolvency proceedings? In difficult economic times, well-thought-out restructuring and strategic solutions are essential. Every company is unique, and that's where we begin.

We provide comprehensive advice on insolvency law, restructuring and reorganisation reports to companies, creditors and investors. From protective shield proceedings and self-administration to distressed M&A, we develop bespoke solutions to secure your economic stability.

Our experienced team supports you throughout all phases of insolvency proceedings, from liability assessments to insolvency challenges. We guide you through complex restructuring processes, drawing on our in-depth expertise.

Receive forward-looking insolvency advice and find out how we can help you maintain your competitiveness and secure a sustainable future for your company through targeted measures.

Consulting services in detail

Insolvency law

Advising and representing:

Creditors in the event of imminent or actual insolvency of the contractual partner
Creditors in defending against insolvency challenge claims and claims under the German Transaction Challenge Act (AnfG)
Insolvency administrators in enforcing insolvency challenge claims and liability claims
Managing directors and board members in matters of liability under insolvency law
Companies in all matters of insolvency law, in particular in protective shield proceedings, self-administration and the avoidance of insolvency risks

Preparation and negotiation of insolvency plans

Conducting insolvency proceedings through affiliated independent insolvency administrators

Restructuring

Commercial restructuring advice for companies in crisis
Assumption of crisis management and project management responsibilities, as well as moderation of steering committees and banking pools
Interim management solutions

Preparation of reorganisation reports in accordance with IDW S6
Advice on the operational and financial restructuring of companies in crisis
Company acquisitions from insolvency / distressed M&A transactions

Insolvency administration

Jan Kind, Marc Heinrich and Ingmar Schmid are independent insolvency administrators affiliated with the multidisciplinary law firm Esche Schümann Commichau. The interdisciplinary cooperation with ESCHE enables comprehensive restructuring advice and support in searching for restructuring options for insolvent companies. Thanks to our extensive network of management consultants and expert M&A advisors for special situations, we can establish contacts with investors from a range of industries and help ensure the long-term continuation of insolvent businesses.

Our core competencies include reorganisations by transfer, insolvency plan preparation and negotiation, and advice on employment law issues, particularly regarding transfers of undertakings (Section 613a of the German Civil Code (BGB)), acquisition concepts, dealing with works councils, transfer companies, and rescue companies. In insolvency administration, our focus is on achieving optimal creditor satisfaction and ensuring the sustainable reorganisation and restructuring of companies.

Our range of services includes

Insolvency administration
Handling insolvency proceedings
Acting as administrator in self-administration/protective shield proceedings
Drawing up insolvency plans
Reorganisation by transfer/sale from the insolvency estate

Creditor information system (GIS)

The creditor information system (GIS) allows you to view information on insolvency proceedings online. Here you can obtain information on the current status, register claims or view claim or review results.

Access GIS

In the service section, you will find all the relevant forms and information sheets on filing claims and debt relief

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Services in insolvency proceedings

In the context of insolvency proceedings that have been initiated, we are providing you with the key documents and information required for filing claims and for any queries regarding the discharge of residual debt.

Claim submission

To assert your claims in the insolvency proceedings that have been opened, please lodge your claims with the insolvency administrator within the specified filing period. Please use only the form below to lodge your claims. You will find instructions on how to complete the form correctly in our information sheet.

Claim Form (German only)

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Information sheet on filing claims (German only)

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Discharge of residual debt

Under certain conditions, individuals may be granted a discharge of residual debt. Information on the conditions and procedure can be found in this leaflet.

Information sheet on discharge of residual debt (German only)

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