PLUTA attorney Peter Roeger secures continuation of professional ice hockey in Heilbronn

Insolvency administrator Mr Peter Roeger from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has successfully completed the process of finding an investor in the insolvency proceedings for Heilbronner Falken GmbH & Co. KG. The PLUTA attorney has disposed of the intangible assets by way of an asset deal. The purchase agreement has already been signed by the parties.

A new limited liability company (GmbH) led by management of Heilbronner Eishockeyclub Eisbären e.V. has acquired the main intangible assets, clearing the way for participation in the upcoming Upper League South season as Heilbronn’s sole professional ice hockey team. It has also acquired the Heilbronner Falken logo and name.

Mr Peter Roeger said, “This is really welcome news for Heilbronn as an ice hockey city. We have held excellent discussions with management of the HEC Eisbären club in recent weeks. By now concluding this asset deal, we have ensured that fans can continue to enjoy professional ice hockey in Heilbronn. I would like to thank all involved for their support during the proceedings.” The PLUTA team also includes attorney Ms Heike Metzger from Heilbronn and others.

Mr Kai Sellers, managing director of the limited liability company and Chair of the Board of the HEC Eisbären club, said, “We are delighted with the successful conclusion of the negotiations. This is the perfect outcome for the HEC Eisbären club and the fans in Heilbronn.”

On 1 March 2026, the Local Court of Heilbronn opened insolvency proceedings for the assets of Heilbronner Falken GmbH & Co. KG and appointed Mr Peter Roeger from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as administrator. Since then, creditors have been able to file their claims for registration in the insolvency schedule.

Ice hockey team Heilbronner Falken (‘Heilbronn Falcons’) has been playing in the Upper League South since 2023. The club was founded as Heilbronner Eishockeyclub in 1986, and the men’s professional team was spun off as a separate entity, Heilbronner Falken GmbH & Co. KG, in 2003.