About
Provided by Akerman LLP
Akerman represents creditors, distressed businesses, court appointed committees, and various fiduciaries, in complex insolvency matters. We have served as bankruptcy counsel in many of the nation’s largest bankruptcy filings, and as receivers and attorneys for receivers in suits filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to liquidate companies that have violated federal securities laws. Noted for our work on cases involving fraud, we have overseen several of the largest Ponzi scheme and EB-5 receiverships in the United States.
The team guides clients, which include creditors’ committees, through Chapter 11 proceedings. We also have extensive experience with Chapter 15 cross-border insolvency cases, liquidations under Chapter 7, and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. We have extensive experience in many sectors, with particular emphasis on private equity, healthcare, real estate, energy, hospitality, restaurants, cryptocurrency and digital assets, and staffing.
What We Do
- Chapter 11 reorganization for business debtors
- Secured creditors and debtors-in-possession financing
- Bankruptcy trustee representation
- SEC receiverships and Ponzi schemes
- Chapter 15 cross-border insolvency cases
- Commercial landlord-tenant bankruptcy
- Corporate restructuring and insolvency
- Creditors’ committee representation
- Buying and selling assets in Section 363 sales
- Distressed M&A transactions
- Preference and fraudulent transfer litigation
Chambers Review
Akerman LLP offers a notable practice that covers the full range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with particular expertise in litigation. Focused on work for creditors, with the ability to advise debtors. Client base also includes bondholders and trustees. Also well versed in commercial mortgage foreclosures, workouts and receiverships, as well as international insolvency transactions. Often works with clients active in the airline, manufacturing and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Akerman advised Dynamic Technologies Group in connection with its Chapter 15.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Akerman has a good understanding of cross-border issues and complex restructurings. They responded quickly and with a high level of professionalism and execution."
"The team shows a commercial and practical approach and is highly responsive."
"Akerman has a good understanding of cross-border issues and complex restructurings. They responded quickly and with a high level of professionalism and execution."
"The team shows a commercial and practical approach and is highly responsive."
Notable Practitioners
David Parham advises clients on a range of bankruptcy and reorganization matters, including litigation and workouts.
"David is a capable and well-rounded bankruptcy attorney who knows how to work through complex problems."
Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP
Texas
Clients
Provided by Akerman LLP
Bank Sinopac
Buffets LLC
Cathay Life Insurance Co.
Energy Transfer Partners
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Rita Restaurants
Spirit Realty Capital
Summit Midstream Partners LP
Trico Marine Services, Inc.
Zio's Italian Kitchen
Industries
Provided by Akerman LLP
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Retail
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
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