New round in the M&A Talks series: From distress to deal – restructuring and M&A opportunities

Some of the most significant M&A transactions emerge from complex situations. As more businesses navigate operational challenges, refinancing pressures, liquidity constraints or broader strategic transformation, the restructuring space is giving rise to a growing number of M&A opportunities. Companies in special situations are drawing the attention of investors, lenders and strategic buyers willing to navigate complexity in pursuit of sustainable value.

Join us for a discussion focused on how restructuring processes can create pathways to investment, financing and successful transactions. Together with leading professionals from the restructuring, investment advisory and banking sectors, we will discuss how businesses, investors and lenders can identify opportunities, manage risks and create value in special situations.

Main topics:

• Key trends shaping the restructuring and special situations market
• Preventive restructuring and out-of-court solutions
• Distressed and special situations M&A transactions
• Opportunities and challenges when investing in businesses undergoing restructuring
• Financing solutions in turnaround situations
• The role of lenders in restructuring processes
• Legal, commercial and valuation considerations in restructuring-related transactions
• Creating value through restructuring and strategic investments

The session will be moderated by Ileana Glodeanu, Partner, Corporate M&A, Wolf Theiss and
Andreea Zvâc, Partner, Restructuring & Insolvency, Wolf Theiss, together with the following guest speakers:

• Paul Dieter Cîrlănaru, CEO, CITR
• Alina Popa, Head of Legal, CITR
• Vlad Năstase, CEO, Concilium Consulting
• Ioana Filipescu, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal