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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Ohio

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What the Team is Known For

BakerHostetler LLP hosts a hugely well-respected practice group handling complex, high value cases for significant clients. The team has particular experience in bankruptcy litigation, fraudulent transfer cases and restructuring involving commercial real estate and clients in the manufacturing space, alongside niche expertise in advising nontraditional financial institutions in the money services and money transfer industry.

Work Highlights

  • BakerHostetler continue to represent Target providing advice on the sudden bankruptcy of a real estate company, University Square Real Estate Holdings, that owned the properties from which Target runs many of its stores in Ohio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael A VanNiel
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Michael A VanNiel
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Michael VanNiel, head of the Ohio bankruptcy department, handles both contentious and noncontentious bankruptcy work. He offers considerable experience in insolvency litigation, distressed M&A and workouts. His practice spans a range of industries including retail and manufacturing.

Michael really understands the bankruptcy code. He is good at thinking of things strategically, and will provide clear cut guidance on why things will or won't work.

Adam L Fletcher
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Adam L Fletcher
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Adam Fletcher is a partner in the firm's Cleveland office. He regularly handles contentious and noncontentious bankruptcies, restructurings and receiverships. He often works with clients within the financial and retail sector, and has a niche servicing international clients.

Adam is always responsive, always on the front foot, and always providing me with updates.

Adam grabs the banner and is all in to make sure that clients get thing resolved, he is extremely effective.

Alexis C Beachdell
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Alexis C Beachdell
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Alexis Beachdell has a wide-ranging practice spanning receivership proceedings, restructuring and bankruptcy litigation. She often works with private equity clients and tech companies, alongside manufacturers and debtors and is active in debt refinancing, portfolio managements and as bankruptcy counsel.

Alexis is very effective and impressive, she is a pleasure to work with.

Alexis is an excellent communicator, thoughtful, detailed and prepared.

Scott E Prince
Scott E Prince
Associates to watch

Scott Prince is an accomplished associate within the firm's bankruptcy department. He represents creditors' committees, debtors and lenders within restructuring and bankruptcy matters. He often acts for clients in the insurance, retail and hospitality space.

Scott anticipates what may be coming from opposing counsel and how it should be addressed, and his work product is consistently great and error free.

Scott is a strong technician. He is excellent at writing and very personable.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Michael A VanNiel
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Michael A VanNiel
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Adam L Fletcher
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Adam L Fletcher
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Band 3
Alexis C Beachdell
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Alexis C Beachdell
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Band 3
Scott E Prince
Scott E Prince
Associates to watch