KMS MICHALAK SOKÓŁ

What KMS MICHALAK SOKÓŁ does

KMS MICHALAK SOKÓŁ is a Polish boutique law and advisory firm (sp. z o.o.) headquartered in Katowice with a secondary office in Warsaw, specializing in restructuring, insolvency, and pre-pack proceedings under Polish bankruptcy and restructuring law. Founded in 2010 and led by partners Marcin Kubiczek, Jakub Michalak, and Bartosz Sokół, the firm operates a multidisciplinary model that integrates legal advisory (restructuring law, insolvency law, criminal economic law) with economic expertise (business valuation, financial analysis, IBR reports) and operational support (interim management). The team includes one qualified restructuring advisor and five licensed restructuring advisors (per company data), supplemented by lawyers, economists, valuation experts, and insolvency specialists.

The firm delivers a tightly interconnected service portfolio: restructuring (including postępowanie o zatwierdzenie układu / arrangement approval proceedings), bankruptcy/insolvency proceedings, pre-pack (prepared liquidation) transactions, business and holding-company valuations, manager-liability and insolvency-timing expert opinions, interim management, Independent Business Reviews (IBR) for creditors and banks, and due diligence for distressed-asset investors. A productized sub-brand, badanieniewyplacalnosci.pl, supplies insolvency testing as a standalone service. The practice has handled landmark matters including one of Poland's largest completed restructurings (660M PLN claims covered, 550M PLN debt reduction), pre-pack transactions above 35M PLN, and valuations on receivables portfolios exceeding 430M PLN and holding-company shares exceeding 400M PLN.

Commercially, KMS runs a direct-engagement professional services model targeting four buyer segments: debtors/companies in crisis, creditors (including banks and public creditors), investors acquiring distressed assets (including foreign buyers via the English-language kmsrestructuring.com microsite), and law firms requiring expert support or court-appointed supervisors/administrators/trustees. The firm generates revenue via professional services fees on advisory mandates and percentage-based participation in large court-appointed restructuring and insolvency engagements. Distribution relies on direct professional referrals, content marketing (industry journals such as Doradca Restrukturyzacyjny and C.H.Beck publications), webinars, conference speaking, and active thought leadership on LinkedIn and Facebook. Awards include III place in the Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking (category: New Law – Restructuring) in 2020 and 2021, and Forbes Polska insolvency recommendation in 2022 and 2023.

Name

KMS MICHALAK SOKÓŁ

Legal name

KMS Michalak Sokół sp. z o.o.

Website

https://kmsbiznes.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KMS Michalak Sokół is a Polish boutique law and advisory firm headquartered in Katowice, specializing in restructuring, insolvency/pre-pack proceedings, business valuations, manager-liability opinions, interim management, and Independent Business Reviews. It serves distressed debtors, creditors, investors, and law firms across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restructuring and Insolvency Advisory

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAH

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYFSAEAFAK

Insolvency & Turnaround Advisory (SME/Mid-Market Debtor-Side)

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Credit & Debt Advisory (Restructuring, Counseling & Settlement)

SECONDARYFSAEAGAG

Distressed M&A & Special Situations Advisory

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

SECONDARYBPAHABAL

Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Accounting, Audit & Tax Services

SECONDARYBPAJANAH

Real Estate Restructuring, Turnaround & Workout Advisory (Distressed Assets)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Investment, Strategy)

Keywords

• Restructuring advisory
• Insolvency proceedings
• Pre-pack liquidation
• Business valuation
• Interim management

Headquarters

HQ city

Katowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restructuring Advisory: Fees for comprehensive restructuring process management, expert advisory on restructuring law, and representation of debtors or creditors in restructuring proceedings. Revenue generated through project-based professional service engagements.
2. Insolvency / Bankruptcy Advisory: Fees for bankruptcy strategy consulting, expert advisory on insolvency law, bankruptcy petition preparation, and creditor representation in insolvency proceedings.
3. Pre-pack (Prepared Liquidation) Advisory: Transaction advisory services for pre-pack proceedings, including valuation and court representation for preparation and execution of pre-pack sales.
4. Business Valuation: Enterprise and asset valuation services for insolvency and restructuring purposes, including prepared liquidation (pre-pack) valuations, receivables portfolios, and holding company valuations.
5. Expert Opinions and IBR: Preparation of expert opinions (expert witness reports) on insolvency timing, manager liability, VAT disputes, and Independent Business Reviews for banks and creditors.
6. Interim Management: Crisis management services where KMS experts serve as interim managers in distressed companies, acting on behalf of owners or acquirers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KMS Michalak Sokół is a Polish law and advisory firm specializing in restructuring proceedings, insolvency (bankruptcy) proceedings, pre-pack (prepared liquidation) transactions, court-approved arrangement proceedings, enterprise valuations, and interim management of companies in financial crisis. The firm serves debtors, creditors, investors, and law firms, combining multidisciplinary legal and economic expertise delivered by qualified and licensed restructuring advisors, lawyers, economists, and interim managers.

Product overview

KMS MICHALAK SOKÓŁ is a law firm and restructuring advisory practice offering specialized legal and financial services for companies in crisis. The firm's service portfolio is structured as a comprehensive suite of interconnected legal and advisory offerings centered around restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy proceedings. Core services include restructuring proceedings, bankruptcy/insolvency proceedings, pre-pack (prepared liquidation), court-approved arrangement proceedings, business valuation, manager liability assessments, and interim management. These are supplemented by specialized offerings such as Independent Business Reviews (IBR), due diligence for investors, and creditor protection and debt collection services. The firm serves debtors, creditors, and investors, providing both advisory representation and serving as court-appointed supervisory bodies in restructuring proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• badanieniewyplacalnosci.pl: Dedicated website for insolvency examination services, supporting law firms and managers in proceedings related to insolvency.

Products and services

• Restrukturyzacja (Restructuring) Comprehensive management of restructuring processes for companies in financial distress, including economic-legal analysis, risk assessment, debtor representation in negotiations with creditors, and court proceedings.
• Upadłość (Bankruptcy) Advisory services regarding bankruptcy strategy, expert advice on selected aspects of bankruptcy law, and comprehensive analysis in proceedings related to economic crimes.
• Pre-pack (Prepared Liquidation) Transactional advisory for pre-pack proceedings, a prepared liquidation procedure designed to maximize creditor satisfaction through expedited sale of debtor assets.
• Postępowanie o zatwierdzenie układu (Court-Approved Arrangement Proceedings) Proceedings for approval of arrangements between debtors and creditors, including supervision of arrangement implementation.
• Wycena przedsiębiorstw (Business Valuation) Enterprise valuation services for insolvency and restructuring purposes, including prepared liquidation (pre-pack) valuations.
• Odpowiedzialność menedżerów (Manager Liability) Expert opinions on establishing the date of insolvency materialization and expert support in criminal cases related to insolvency and business operations.
• Interim Management Crisis management services where KMS professionals serve as interim managers, taking over company management during restructuring or insolvency proceedings.
• IBR - Niezależny Przegląd Biznesowy (Independent Business Review) Independent Business Reviews providing deep analysis of debtor financial situation, evaluation of management financial projections and debt service capacity, serving as analytical foundation for bank decision-making.
• Due Diligence Comprehensive due diligence services and economic analysis for investors planning acquisition of distressed company assets.
• Windykacja i ochrona wierzycieli (Debt Collection and Creditor Protection) Specialized services for creditors considering debt collection through restructuring or bankruptcy, including bankruptcy petition preparation and creditor representation.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Poland's largest successfully concluded restructurings: 660 million PLN in claims, 550 million PLN debt reduction, with KMS serving as arrangement supervisor.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fundacja Court Watch PolskaminorOthers · 1 December 2018KMS co-created a report on the functioning of prepared liquidation (pre-pack) in Poland with Court Watch Polska Foundation and other entities, providing detailed data and analysis on practical aspects of pre-pack proceedings in the Polish legal reality.
• Regionalna Izba Gospodarcza w Katowicach (Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice)minorOthersKMS partnered with the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice for charity webinar initiatives, with participant fees doubled and donated to the #biznesdlaukrainy campaign supporting Ukrainian relief via Siepomaga Foundation.
• INSO – Sekcja Prawa Upadłościowego i RestrukturyzacyjnegominorOthersKMS partners with INSO (Bankruptcy and Restructuring Law Section) as event partners for conferences including the Ogólnopolska Konferencja Podatkowa and INSO 2018 Congress.
• Krajowa Izba Doradców Restrukturyzacyjnych (KIDR)minorOthersKMS partners with KIDR as conference co-organizer and contributor of articles to the 'Doradca Restrukturyzacyjny' (Restructuring Advisor) journal.
• Uniwersytet Opolski (University of Opole)minorOthersKMS partners with University of Opole (through its Law Faculty WPIA) as event partner for the Ogólnopolska Konferencja Podatkowa.
• AUREUS Stowarzyszenie Prawa FinansowegominorOthersKMS partners with AUREUS Financial Law Association as conference partner for the Ogólnopolska Konferencja Podatkowa.
• Wolters KluwerminorOthersKMS expert Marcin Kubiczek participated as speaker in a Wolters Kluwer webinar on 'Selective Creditor Satisfaction, Taxes and Insolvency' (May 2020), organized by Wolters Kluwer.
• Golden SolutionsminorOthersKMS served as patron and expert contributor for multiple editions of 'Restrukturyzacja i upadłość przedsiębiorstw. Aspekty praktyczne' training programs organized by Golden Solutions in Warsaw.
• Instytut Allerhanda (Allerhand Institute)minorOthersKMS experts participated in Allerhand Institute training on manager liability in the context of insolvency in Kraków.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte (Restructuring Services Poland): Big Four advisory firm with a Polish restructuring practice providing turnaround advisory, insolvency support, and creditor-side services. Competes with KMS on larger Polish mandates and brings deeper resources and cross-border reach.
• KPMG Poland (Restructuring): Big Four firm providing restructuring, insolvency, and IBR-equivalent advisory services in Poland. Comparable on creditor-side advisory, valuation, and turnaround consulting mandates.
• PwC Poland (Restructuring): Big Four firm providing restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround advisory services in Poland. Competes for the same distressed-asset mandates as KMS, with significantly larger bench and international network.
• Dentons (Warsaw Restructuring practice): Global law firm with a Warsaw office offering a restructuring and insolvency practice. Overlaps with KMS on Polish restructuring mandates but as part of a much broader full-service portfolio and global network, without KMS's niche specialist positioning.
• Clifford Chance (Warsaw): International law firm with a Warsaw restructuring and insolvency practice handling large Polish and cross-border restructurings. Competes with KMS on the largest, most complex mandates where international reach is valued.
• Ernst & Young (EY-Parthenon, Restructuring Poland): Big Four firm offering restructuring, turnaround, and insolvency advisory in Poland. Comparable to KMS on turnaround advisory and IBR-equivalent services for creditor clients.
• Greenberg Traurig (Warsaw Restructuring): International law firm with a Warsaw office handling restructuring and insolvency matters in Poland. Competes for the largest and most complex Polish restructuring mandates.
• White & Case (Warsaw Restructuring): Global law firm with a strong Warsaw restructuring practice advising on major Polish restructurings and distressed M&A. Comparable on large-deal restructuring advisory though from a full-service international platform perspective.
• CMS (Warsaw Restructuring): International law firm with a Warsaw office providing restructuring and insolvency advisory in Poland. Competes with KMS on Polish distressed mandates, particularly where creditor-side or cross-border expertise is required.

Regional players

• Rödl & Partner (Poland): International mid-market advisory and legal firm with a Polish presence providing restructuring, insolvency, and tax advisory. Comparable to KMS on SME and mid-market distressed mandates and cross-border CEE transactions involving Polish entities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Kancelaria-Kubiczek-Michalak-Sokol-prepack-restrukturyzacja-i-upadlosc-1826334287413168
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kmsmichalaksokol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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