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Niederer Kraft Frey AG

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Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s restructuring and insolvency law department has in-depth experience in preparing, implementing and accompanying restructuring and recovery measures, both on behalf of troubled companies and as representatives of creditors, in particular creditor banks under financing arrangements. Marco Häusermann is an expert in restructurings and workouts as well as insolvency situations of distressed Swiss companies. Bertrand Schott has vast experience in restructuring and insolvency matters concerning regulated financial institutions.

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  • ‘The attorneys we have worked with at NKF have strong industry knowledge, and we trust their legal advice. They are responsive, and their rates are fair.’

  • ‘NKF attorneys have stepped up to deliver time-sensitive counseling in crisis situations, including over a weekend.’

  • ‘I was and I still am impressed by the commitment they have shown in supporting us, in - when needed - bringing in new aspects and ideas and always being focused on the goal that we intended to reach.'

Key clients

  • International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
  • The International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
  • Deutsche Bank

Work highlights

  • Acting as legal counsel to Swiss Steel Holding AG on its EUR 300 million capital increase and all related restructuring and corporate law matters and proceedings before the Swiss Takeover Board, as well as in the renegotiation of the Group’s existing debt.
  • Advising the arrangers in connection with a debt restructuring and potential insolvency proceeding relating to credit financing made available to a major Swiss fintech group.
  • Advising UBS in connection with a Swiss bond issued by a Swiss hospital group which has filed for a Swiss moratorium proceeding (insolvency).

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Bertrand Schott
Niederer Kraft Frey AG

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marco Häusermann

Other key lawyers

Bertrand Schott