Restructuring & Insolvency

In times of financial distress, navigating the complexities of corporate restructuring and insolvency requires strategic and expert legal counsel. CMS Wistrand, with a rich tradition in handling some of Sweden's largest and most high-profile bankruptcies, stands as a leading law firm offering unparalleled expertise in traditional insolvency work, corporate reorganizations, bankruptcies, and complex financial restructuring.

Insolvency expertise – across all sectors

Internationally ranked as one of Sweden's foremost law firms in insolvency matters, we bring extensive experience in managing reorganizations and insolvency across all sectors. Our dedicated team consistently handles assignments related to financial restructuring, corporate reorganizations, bankruptcies, liquidations, and private compositions with creditors.

Our comprehensive advisory services also extend to creditors seeking to safeguard their interests in financially distressed companies. We represent creditors in formal insolvency proceedings and related disputes, providing guidance on personal liability issues for senior management and owners.

Key areas of our advisory services include:

• Preventive analysis and measures
• Financial restructuring
• Capital injections and refinancing
• Financings, acquisitions and disposals relating to companies in distress[BC1] 
• Applications for bankruptcy or reorganization
• Receivership in bankruptcies and administrators in reorganisations
• Liquidation of solvent companies
• Priority rights and security interests
• Creditors and owners’ rights in formal insolvency proceedings
• Personal liability for shareholders and members of the board
• Insolvency related litigation, including claw-back disputes

Partner with CMS Wistrand for strategic legal counsel during challenging financial situations, where our experienced team provides tailored solutions to address your specific needs and safeguard your interests.