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Oliver Köhler

Lawyer │ Partner

Frankfurt a.M.

+49 69 27229 26967

oliver.koehler@luther-lawfirm.com

Areas of practice

Restructuring & Insolvency

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Energy

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Real Estate & Infrastructure

Oliver Köhler focuses his practice on advising clients in complex financial restructurings as well as in StaRUG and debtor-in-possession proceedings (Eigenverwaltung/Schutzschirm). A key part of his work involves advising senior executives and board members in navigating corporate crises. He regularly advises buyers and sellers on M&A transactions involving distressed assets and special situations.

Oliver has particular expertise in restructurings in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

Vita

Prior to joining Luther, Oliver Köhler worked at the international law firm Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman) in financial restructuring and insolvency law, and at Finkenhof, a law firm that specialized in advising distressed companies.

He gained international experience working with White & Case in New York (USA), at the German Consulate General in Hong Kong and with a medium-sized company in Oslo (Norway).

Honors and distinctions

JUVE Guide 2024/2025: Listed under "Frequently Recommended" in "Insolvency and Restructuring" ("real team player", competitor)
Best Lawyers 2026: Recommendation "Ones to Watch" in “Restructuring and Insolvency Law”

Lectures

02.01.2023: Insolvenzgründe, Insolvenzantrag und Insolvenzeröffnungsverfahren

Memberships

TMA Turnaround Management Association

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