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Balch & Bingham’s Bankruptcy practice advises clients on matters where bankruptcy and restructuring intersect with broader business and regulatory issues. The team regularly represents banks and other secured creditors holding distressed or defaulted debt, both in and out of court.
The practice is well known for its work with utility companies in Chapter 11 cases, often serving as lead counsel in proceedings across the country. Attorneys also guide litigation strategy for major debt purchasers, drawing on experience developed through significant, high-profile matters.
The group also represents indenture trustees in bond defaults, advises investors in Section 363 sales, defends FDCPA claims, and works with stakeholders in insolvencies involving natural resource assets, including coal, oil, and gas.
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Balch & Bingham served as Alabama Power Company's lead counsel in all Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
Strengths
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The team at Balch & Bingham are very timely and knowledgeable when it comes to bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAThe firm can provide a well-crafted defense for matters. They also are creative and willing to put in the work and effort in drafting and arguing when the situation requires.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSABalch & Bingham is extremely knowledgably regarding state and federal law issues and presents all options regarding resolving litigation.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAThe firm's partners and associates provide depth and breadth of experience with every conceivable facet of creditor representation.
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Jeremy Retherford
Jeremy Retherford is highly regarded in the market for his experience handling bankruptcy matters, loan facilities and Chapter 11 claims. His diverse clientele includes banks, oil and gas, and utilities companies and commercial landlords. Jeremy is an excellent practitioner.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAJeremy is an experienced advocate for creditor rights.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAJeremy is a great lawyer.
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