Anna Czarnota
Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law FirmTatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm boasts ‘a highly experienced team’ with a ’specialised focus on restructuring and insolvency, which makes them experts in the field’. Pre-pack transactions and quick restructurings, especially arrangement approval proceedings, form a key part of the group’s work. Founding partner Karol Tatara divides his time between Krakow and Warsaw, and is a licensed restructuring advisor, as are Maciej Knopek and Tadeusz Grzesiak, also senior members of the team. Anna Czarnota is another notable name.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly experienced team which delivers results in the most efficient way. Business oriented with services that create value.’
‘Experienced and hands-on individuals at all levels of the firm.’
‘What sets Tatara & Partners apart is their specialised focus on restructuring and insolvency, which makes them experts in the field. They excel in crisis situations, providing timely advice that can be a game-changer for businesses facing financial difficulties. Unlike other firms that have a more generalised approach, Tatara & Partners offer specialised expertise that gives them an edge in their practice area.’
‘Karol Tatara has a great strategic approach and Anna Czarnota has superb communication and drafting skills.'
‘The professionals at Tatara & Partners are distinguished by their in-depth knowledge of restructuring and insolvency law. Karol Tatara is a standout, possessing a unique ability to foresee potential challenges and navigate through legal complexities efficiently. The team's understanding of not just the law, but also the economics behind it, sets them head and shoulders above competitors.’
‘Tatara & Partners is well known in the Polish restructuring market for high-profile cases and projects, as well as attention to detail. They have an ability to easily explain even the most complex legal issues. They are good listeners and always see the bigger picture with regards to the legal problem in question.’
‘The team is led by Karol Tatara and Maciej Knopek. Karol is active within legislative processes and thus he always has the up-to-date information and can provide a unique standard of legal assistance. Maciej is responsible for the restructuring leg of Tatara & Partners, always seeking tailor-made legal advice, including the broad context of clients' operations.'
'Maciej Knopek and Anna Czarnota have extensive experience, which, combined with their extensive knowledge and efficient business intuition, makes cooperation with them concrete and pleasant.'
Key clients
- Ruch S.A.
- Expondo sp. z o.o. sp.k.
- Trustee of TWOJA SKOK
- Trustee of Idea Bank S.A.
- H. Cegielski-Poznań S.A.
- VIVID Games S.A.
- CDP sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Advising the debtor, Ruch S.A., on two simultaneous accelerated arrangement proceedings with partial arrangement.
- Advised the debtor, H. Cegielski-Poznań S.A., on a successful restructuring where a debt-to-equity-swap was used.
- Representing the Trustee of Idea Bank S.A. in insolvency proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Karol Tatara
Tatara & Partners Restructuring & Insolvency Law FirmPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karol Tatara, Maciej Knopek, Tadeusz Grzesiak