About

Provided by ArentFox Schiff LLP

ArentFox Schiff handles financial and corporate restructurings and recapitalizations, bankruptcy-related and strategic litigation as well as distressed asset and corporate acquisitions throughout the country. We represent creditors’ committees, indenture trustees, bondholders, contract counterparties, secured creditors, lenders, financing syndicates and providers of financing in bankruptcy proceedings in numerous industries, including health care, energy, oil and gas, exploration and production, mining, airline, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, metals, subprime lending, e-commerce and Internet, energy, restaurant, hotel and hospitality, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, construction, real estate, and bank and finance holding companies.



Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - District of Columbia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ArentFox Schiff LLP has a solid presence in mid-market bankruptcy and restructuring work, with experience in handling bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset acquisitions. The firm represents a range of clients in these matters, including creditors, distressed companies, buyers and sellers of distressed assets, committees and indenture trustees.

Work Highlights

  • ArentFox Schiff LLP represented Bank of Oklahoma in its capacity as the second lien trustee in Mallinckrodt's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mary Joanne Dowd
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Mary Joanne Dowd
2
Band 2
Mary Joanne Dowd handles a host of bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. Her client base includes secured and unsecured creditors.

Mary Jo is a great strategic thinker. She really knows the issues.

Mary Jo is very bright, professional and capable. I would have no reservation about referring work to her.

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Jackson Toof
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Band 4

Jackson Toof heads the firm's complex litigation practice. As an experienced trial lawyer, he has earned a strong reputation for his representation of clients in sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring disputes.

Jackson is an excellent lawyer. He remains rational and level-headed during complex and sensitive bankruptcy litigation.

Jackson has broad and deep experience across all of the issues that arise in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, enabling him to quickly develop a vision for how the case will proceed.

Jackson is incredibly affable and steady-handed.

Ranked Lawyers at
ArentFox Schiff LLP

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District of Columbia

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Mary Joanne Dowd
2
Mary Joanne Dowd
2
Band 2
4
Jackson Toof
4
Band 4

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