We are running a confidential search at partner level. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Senior partner opportunity for an experienced restructuring/distressed-debt practitioner to lead and grow a market-facing insolvency and restructuring practice in Frankfurt. The role will involve advising on complex cross-border restructurings, distressed financings and creditor/debtor workstreams, and partnering with finance teams on workouts and distressed-debt transactions.

Responsibilities include business development, leading client engagements, mentoring a German-speaking team and collaborating with international colleagues across jurisdictions. The position suits a senior lawyer with an established network in the German restructuring and finance markets.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Significant partner-level experience in restructuring, insolvency and distressed-debt matters
Proven business development track record and strong market relationships in Germany
Fluent German and English; admitted or able to be admitted in Germany

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is still worth a conversation — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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Confidential. We never contact your current employer.