Seitz is renowned for representing insolvency administrators both in and out-of court and regularly takes the lead in contestation and liability claims against former governing bodies as well as in the defense of creditors and governing bodies against these claims. Other key competencies are the comprehensive support to creditors and companies in crisis in pre-insolvency restructuring and reorganisation as well as in insolvency proceedings. C0-head Florian Lauscher has longstanding expertise in (pre-)insolvency restructuring and insolvency litigation, he jointly heads the team with Jochen Markgraf, who focuses on insolvency-related restructuring and reorganisation proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'The restructuring team is highly motivated regarding the joint projects to find common solutions for difficult tasks. Interdisciplinary topics, such as complex business issues, are also worked on in order to conclude the resulting issues on an equal footing.'
- 'The law firm offers interdisciplinary expertise and also has an excellent network. The results in the proceedings it supports are consistently very good.'
- 'Creativity, development of very good negotiating positions in favor of the client, development of clear strategies especially in complex matters.'
- 'Extensive experience and impressive track record in the area of R&R with an experienced and well-coordinated team that does not lose sight of the goals and focus of a restructuring.'
- 'The entire team is always polite, easy to contact and delivers very quick and yet reliable solutions. A law firm like Seitz Rechtsanwälte is unfortunately rare. Here, the advantages of a larger firm are combined with the commitment of the individual to create a very special strength.'
- 'Working with Florian Lauscher is always a pleasure. Once a mandate has been submitted, we as clients no longer have to worry. We rest assured that the mandate will not only be handled properly, but in the best possible way.'
Key clients
- Apothekerverband Nordrhein e.V.
- Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler GmbH
- ETRIS Bank GmbH
- Evangelische Stiftung Volmarstein
Work highlights
- Advising the North Rhine Pharmacists' Association in connection with the insolvency proceedings of AvPDeutschland GmbH, in particular in concluding a settlement with the insolvency administrator regarding the separation rights of the 3,500 retail pharmacies affected by the insolvency to the reimbursement claims.
- Representation of the insolvency administrator of the companies of the Küpper-Zelter Group regarding the in-court assertion and enforcement of liability claims against former governing bodies in various proceedings as well as with regard to measures to prevent the statute of limitations from expiring vis-à-vis the D&O insurers.
- Advice to the purchasing office Deutscher Eisenhändler GmbH and ETRIS Bank GmbH as central regulator and main creditor of Carl Wilh. Meyer GmbH in the attempt at pre-insolvency restructuring within the framework of an IDW-S6 report and after filing the insolvency application then in the insolvency proceedings.