Overview

Ann-Kathrin Ziegler is a restructuring partner in the Munich office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.

She focuses on cross-border restructurings advising both debtors and creditors on acquisitions, disposals and reorganizations of stressed and distressed businesses.

IFLR1000 recognizes Ann-Kathrin as a “Rising Star” 2024 in restructuring and insolvency in Germany. In addition, Handelsblatt Best Lawyers lists her among the “Ones to Watch” 2024 for restructuring and insolvency law in Germany.

Ann-Kathrin has been seconded to our London restructuring team in 2018–2019.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Chapter on Trends and Developments in Germany, in: Chambers Insolvency Guide, 2023 (together with Dr. Cristina Weidner, Dr. Johannes Lappe and Dr. Michael Berger; the full chapter is available here)

Chapter on Germany, in: International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG)Restructuring & Insolvency, 16th ed. 2022 (together with Dr. Marlene Ruf and Nino Goglidze; the full chapter is available here)

Chapter „Cross-class Cram-down in Europe“, in: International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) Restructuring & Insolvency, 16th ed. 2022 (together with Dr. Marlene Ruf and Nino Goglidze; the full chapter is available here)

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2021, Admitted to practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
  • 2018, Germany

Languages

  • English
  • German

Education

  • Kaplan QLTSQualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme2021
  • Higher Regional Court of MunichSecond State Examination2018
  • Ludwig Maximilians University MunichFirst State Examination2016
  • University of St AndrewsM.A., International Relationswith Distinction2010