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Benesch

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Benesch

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Benesch’s Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group has represented a diverse range of corporations in workouts and as debtors-in-possession, as well as creditor interests, committees, and lenders, and has extensive experience in all major professional capacities of public, corporate and large private entity chapter 11 practice, creditor compositions, and other methods of restructuring debt. The professionals in the Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group provide nationwide counseling and advocacy services to companies involved in bankruptcy-related matters, either as creditors, as debtors, or as members of an official committee of unsecured creditors.

Benesch’s Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights attorneys have substantial experience representing corporate debtors-in-possession and creditors’ committees in chapter 11 reorganizations, borrowers and debtors in capital debt restructurings and chapter 11 reorganizations, lenders in syndicated and unsyndicated loan origination and troubled debt restructurings, and investors in or acquirers of distressed businesses and ventures in or outside of bankruptcy proceedings. They are skilled in capital debt restructuring, loan workouts, creditor and debtor rights, and sophisticated negotiation, as well as commercial litigation, depending on the requirements of the case.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Benesch offers a comprehensive practice and is recommended for its experience in representing creditors' committees and investment firms in Chapter 11 reorganisations. The team in Delaware is well equipped to handle distressed sale transactions, as well as loan originations, workouts, foreclosures and receiverships.

Work Highlights

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  • Benesch represented TFC Cornerstone in connection with its foreclosure on the historic Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia.

Strengths

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  • Benesch is the most commercial, balanced law firm we work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jennifer Hoover
    Band 3Jennifer Hoover

    Jennifer Hoover

    Jennifer Hoover is well versed in insolvency matters, and is experienced in handling the transactional and litigation aspects of bankruptcy reorganisations, liquidations and workouts.

    • Jennifer is a practical and fierce advocate when needed.

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  • Band 3Michael Barrie
    Band 3Michael Barrie

    Michael Barrie

    Chair of the firm's insolvency and creditors' rights practice, Michael Barrie is well placed to handle a variety of insolvency and bankruptcy matters across a range of industries, including healthcare, energy and real estate.
    • For any matter that requires complex advice, Michael is my first call. He is good not just for restructuring or litigation but as a true counsel.

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    • Michael has an established practice with a reputation for good results.

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  • Band 4Kevin Capuzzi
    Band 4Kevin Capuzzi

    Kevin Capuzzi

    Kevin Capuzzi specialises in representing creditors' committees, individual creditors, lenders and trustees. His practice spans bankruptcy litigation and bankruptcy representation.

    • Kevin navigates complicated cases.

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