Prager Dreifuss AG‘s insolvency and restructuring practice group is headed by standout individual Daniel Hayek and stands out for its comprehensive understanding of complex financial challenges. Hayek has extensive experience in representing creditors in bankruptcy-related litigation. Other key contact Gion Jegher focuses on representing international and domestic clients, in particular creditors, regarding all questions that arise in connection with impending insolvencies.
Testimonials
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‘This team has a unique position in recovery actions for various international investment companies. The members of the team are, without exception, knowledgeable, smart, on the ball and also very nice to work with. We love working with them.’
‘Gion Jegher: very experienced, great grasp of different legal systems. Gion is a very smart Swiss lawyer, and fun to have a beer with - a rare combination.’
‘Prager Dreifuss has the best team in the Swiss market that also operates globally. They have a highly intelligent team that provides out-of-the-box solutions for complex cases.’
‘Daniel Hayek is the senior partner in the team and you can clearly see he has a lot of experience. A Jedi Master of the insolvency and corporate practice. Mark Meili is the rising star and his appointment to partner was very well deserved. He is someone to watch and he has great future ahead!’
‘Daniel Hayek as the practice lead is exceptional. He is a trusted confidante of a number of serious players who rely on him and his team for large scale investments in the distressed debt space.'
- 'Gion Jegher is equally exceptional. He has gained a particular expertise in cross border matters.’
Key clients
- Attestor Value Master Fund LP
- Deutsche Bank
- Wilmington Trust National Association
Work highlights
- Analysing claims against bankrupt estates in Switzerland for Attestor Value Master Fund LP.
- Advised Deutsche Bank (Security Agent) and Wilmington Trust National Association (Indenture Trustee) on their claims against the different Petroplus entities and negotiated a settlement agreement on behalf of Deutsche Bank with the liquidators and all the other involved parties.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Hayek