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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg has a strong insolvency and restructuring offering with expertise in a number of areas including Chapter 11 proceedings, mass tort liabilities and litigation. The team also offers deep expertise in distressed transactions and complex insolvency misconduct investigations. Recent work includes advising high-profile clients across healthcare, crypto and banking.

Work Highlights

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  • Barnes & Thornburg is representing the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Rhodium Enterprises in connection with an investigation into alleged misconduct by company insiders leading up to Rhodium’s 2024 Chapter 11 filing.

Strengths

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  • They are practical and very responsive and offer deep subject matter expertise.

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  • They provide excellent guidance and keep everyone informed and moving along. They have a solid understanding of our business which has been extremely helpful in negotiations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingAaron Gavant
    Up and ComingAaron Gavant

    Aaron Gavant

    Aaron Gavant has strong experience in a range of bankruptcy-related issues, including litigation, out-of-court restructurings and distressed M&A. He routinely represents financial institutions, indenture trustees and committees.

    • Aaron is a very skilled attorney; he understands the client's business and provides expert advice.

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    • Aaron provides an outstanding service; he is timely, knowledgeable and creative.

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