CMS Wistrand’s insolvency group handles traditional insolvency work, regularly acting as court-appointed trustees, as well as debt restructuring work for banks and corporations. The team is well known for its expertise in insurance-related bankruptcies and liquidations as well as for acting in contentious bankruptcy cases generally. Fredrik Thor, who regularly acts as bankruptcy trustee, administrator in company reorganisations and liquidator, leads the Stockholm-based team, which focuses on matters in the financial services, insurance, IT and real estate spaces. With considerable creditor and debtor-side experience, Jörgen Wistrand heads up the Gothenburg team, which is especially active in the manufacturing and auto sectors. Christian Bergqvist‘s extensive experience includes handling international Chapter 11 cases. Anders Nilsson is a key contact, recently advising on several complex bankruptcies in a variety of sectors, while specialist counsel Nina Baecklund handles insolvencies.

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Testimonials

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‘A very experienced team with in-depth expertise in insolvency litigation.'
‘Anders Nilsson is one of the most brilliant insolvency lawyers in the Swedish market. He is calm, easy to work with and has in-depth knowledge when it comes to insolvency-related litigation.'
‘Fredrik Thor has broad expert knowledge and applies a very pragmatic and commercial approach to insolvency advice.'
'Tove Rosén Johansson has a balanced and professional perspective and a structured approach to protecting businesses, providing advice relevant to the situation and needs of clients.'
‘Niklas Körling is commercial and attentive. Nina Baecklund is service minded and professional.'
‘A strong team with good lawyers that are used to handling big cases.’
'Wistrand's insolvency team is efficient and effective.'
‘They are very knowledgeable regarding bankruptcy and insolvency matters, with a lot of experience in handling such cases.'

Key clients

Detur Group
Kungsörs Hem AB
Quinn Investments Sweden AB
Gigstr AB in bankruptcy
Aros Bygg & Förvaltning AB
Hungry Kitchens Sweden AB
Future Dining AB
SPEDAB AB
Maderna Fonder AB
Society Icon AB
Food For Progress Group
Spacem2 For Smart Living AB

Work highlights

Advising Maderna Fonder AB in relation to security and tailored finance documentation.
Appointed as bankruptcy trustee to Kungsörs Hem AB, a real estate company with rental housing properties located in Kungsör, Sweden.
Represented Food For Progress Group in bankruptcy proceedings.

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