New round in the M&A Talks series: From distress to deal – restructuring and M&A opportunities 20 October 2026

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

The evening will begin with a welcome coffee at 16:30, followed by a two-hour presentation and roundtable discussion. Afterwards, you are invited to continue the conversation and network over a glass of wine in the elegant surroundings of the Marmorosch Hotel.

Time & Place

Date: 20 October 2026
Time: 16:30 – 17:00 Welcome coffee
17:00 – 19:00 Panel discussions and Q&A session
19:00 – 21:00 Cocktail
Location: Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection Hotels, New York Conference Room, 2 Doamnei Street, Bucharest

Registration:

Participation is free, upon your confirmation. 

To register for the event, please, send an email to: adina.deaconu@wolftheiss.com or register with the Register-button.