Artur Bunk
PartnerSpencer West LLP - Germany
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Show more +Artur is a seasoned restructuring advisor who possesses a deep understanding of the economic landscape, as well as the subtle nuances and unwritten rules associated with negotiations and financial restructurings in high-stress situations. As a former VP of Restructuring at KfW-IPEX, one of Germany's largest financial institutions, Artur has gained invaluable insights into the internal workings of lending organizations while often representing entire bank consortiums in restructuring talks.
His professional background extends beyond business law, as he has played an active role in numerous intricate cross-border litigations, where his business acumen proved essential in analyzing cases and presenting arguments in court. Artur's courtroom experiences have also sharpened his awareness of the practical risks tied to contract execution, which are frequently disregarded or dismissed.
For over two decades, Artur has consistently worked with international teams of consultants and attorneys from various countries and legal systems, demonstrating his expertise in cross-border matters. He has held positions at prominent law firms such as Pünder, Volhard, Weber & Axster (now CliffordChance Germany) and Rödl & Partner, as well as serving as Senior Legal Counsel and VP of Restructuring at a major German financial institution. For over 15 years, Artur has been the founder, equity partner, and director of BLPA, holding law licenses in both Germany and Poland.
Some notable highlights of Artur's career include:
- Representing a major bank in the restructuring of Fairchild Dornier (USD 1.5 billion)
- Representing a major bank in the restructuring of ISPAT Industries India (USD 1.7 billion)
- Representing over 300 clients in financial fraud insolvency cases (EUR 100 million+)
- Serving as a member of a litigation team in substantial cases (USD 30 million+) in South Africa
- Overseeing the reorganization of an iron ore production facility in Venezuela (USD 1 billion)
- Managing a Chapter 11 reorganization of a US steel plant (USD 300 million)
- Conducting fraud investigations and litigations in the largest Polish financial fraud (Amber Gold)
- Providing advisory services to various ECA's such as EulerHermes (Germany), OekB (Austria), ONDD (Belgium), and KuKE (Poland) on cross-border recovery projects
Artur typically works with creditors, lenders, board directors, administrators, receivers, banks, and ECA's involved in distressed situations, reorganizations, financial restructurings, and insolvency proceedings in Germany and beyond. He personally handles complex litigation cases between foreign and local investors, with a focus on cross-border dispute resolution, fraud investigation, and asset tracing.
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