In exceptional circumstances: Insolvency requires swift and often pragmatic, but deliberate action.
Crisis and insolvency – these are the special situations in which I apply my expertise. In times of crisis, there is no time for excessive discussion of abstract legal issues. What you need are pragmatic and comprehensible concepts so that you can make decisions with confidence and vigor – regardless of whether you are a creditor protecting your interests or a managing director of a company in crisis who needs to strategically plan the next steps.
Dear Jana, what does our promise “To make it simple, but significant” mean to you?
“Conflicting interests versus time-critical decisions – insolvency presents not only legal challenges for my clients, but also affects them on a deeply personal level. That’s why I focus on resolving the legal issues, so my clients can concentrate on what truly matters – and leave the crisis behind as soon as possible.”
Legal certainty in turbulent times
Dr. Jana Benzel advises creditors and managing directors on insolvency law. She provides clear and transparent guidance, dispels uncertainty, and identifies solutions in complex legal situations.
excellent for litigation and insolvency law / restructuring
Pragmatic advice for creditors: handling negotiations with insolvency administrators, defending against avoidance claims and optimizing contracts from an insolvency law perspective
Supporting managing directors in complying with their legal obligations and in defending against liability claims, always with a view to what potential liability means for the managing director personally.
Publications
Die Feststellung der Zahlungsunfähigkeit von Gesellschaften mit beschränkter Haftung, Dissertation, Mohr Siebeck, 2013
Saenger/Dittmer, Nostalgische Pleite, JA 2013, 100 – 107
Tehler/Dittmer, Gibt es den Antragsgrund der drohenden Überschuldung?, ZInsO 2012, 2187 – 2193
What was a milestone in my career?
“I’m very proud that many of my clients tell me I’ve helped take away the uncertainty that comes with insolvency proceedings.”
Clear concepts for navigating crisis
With her background experience of working for insolvency administrators, Dr. Jana Benzel helps ease the pressure and uncertainty often accompany insolvency proceedings. Her aim is to show you that there is always a way forward – even in existentially challenging situations.
I support you in securing your claims and ensure the implementation of the contractual provisions.
I support you in the preparation of insolvency petitions and guide you safely through self-administration proceedings.
In times of crisis, managing directors have many duties to fulfill. I help you to avoid risks.
Do you want to buy a company out of insolvency? I can help you with this.
Vita
Specialist lawyer for banking and capital market law since 2017
With Kümmerlein since 2019
Lawyer at two major law firms 2014-2019
Doctorate in insolvency law 2013
Master’s degree in business law & restructuring 2012
Studied in Bremen, Girona (Spain) and Münster 2003-2009
Languages
German
English