Kochanski & Partners has substantial expertise representing creditors and investors, especially financial institutions and private equity funds. Out-of-court restructurings are a staple of the practice, in addition to corporate restructurings, post-restructuring disputes, and personal and corporate insolvency proceedings. Rafał Rapala and Mateusz Ostrowski jointly lead the group; the former has expertise in the corporate space, and the latter leads the firm’s litigation practice. Paweł Cholewinski is another name of note, with a focus on real estate transactions.
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Key clients
- State Street Global Advisors
- Ringier Axel Springer Poland
- Chrysler Poland
- Proservice Finteco
- BU Media
- Blachotrapez
- Betomax
- Banner Ltd
- Paige Inestments
- EFC European Foundation
Work highlights
- Advising Chrysler Poland and FCA Group Poland on the liquidation process of a Polish subsidiary and the winding up of the business in Poland.
- Representing Ringier Axel Springer Poland in a post-restructuring litigation case related to the restructuring of RUCH S.A.
- Advising Blachotrapez S.A. on a corporate and ownership restructuring procedure, including assisting with labour and tax law issues, in connection with several pending M&A transactions aimed at the client’s expansion into foreign markets within the CEE region.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rafał Rapala, Mateusz Ostrowski