Department profile
Ashby & Geddes

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Ashby & Geddes

Rankings

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ashby & Geddes is an esteemed bankruptcy and insolvency practice acting for both debtors and creditors. The firm excels in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings and is also highly regarded for its sophisticated counsel on complex reorganisation matters. Ashby & Geddes acts for clients from the retail, technology and financial services sectors, among many others.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashby & Geddes served as counsel to Smart Earth Technologies, assisting in the sale and transition of their operating technology licenses and enabling confirmation of a Chapter 11 liquidation plan.

Strengths

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  • Ashby & Geddes has extensive knowledge regarding bankruptcy law and local practice, combined with practical and prompt advice. The lawyers are on top of the ever-changing business and legal issues.

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  • Ashby & Geddes' lawyers are excellent. They have strong local knowledge of the bankruptcy court and practice.

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  • Ashby & Geddes' team is responsive, has good instincts in the courts and is good to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ricardo Palacio
    Band 3Ricardo Palacio

    Ricardo Palacio

    Ricardo Palacio's practice sees him regularly advise companies on Chapter 7 and 11 mandates. He also handles bankruptcy-related litigation and serves as co-chair of the firm's bankruptcy and insolvency group.

  • Band 4Gregory A. Taylor
    Band 4Gregory A. Taylor

    Gregory A. Taylor

    Joint head of department Gregory Taylor is noted for his expert handling of a broad array of bankruptcy-related matters, both contentious and noncontentious. His client base includes debtors, lenders and creditors, among other parties.
    • Greg is a go-to person in Delaware. Has a very strong local reputation and has the respect of the courts there.

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  • Band 4Michael DeBaecke
    Band 4Michael DeBaecke

    Michael DeBaecke

    Michael DeBaecke serves as lead and local counsel to both debtors and creditors. He has extensive experience advising debtors on asset sales, seeking confirmation of Chapter 11 plans and resolving claims in contentious cases.

    • Mike is a strong bankruptcy lawyer. He is hard-working and knowledgeable about substantive bankruptcy law and local procedure.

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    • Mike is a talented lawyer who is smart, practical and easy to work with.

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