Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP, Bankruptcy/Restructuring

About

Provided by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Brooks Pierce is known for representation of debtors-in-possession, creditors, or trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases in complex bankruptcy litigation. This includes "bet-the-company" litigation for the survival/reorganization of the Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession, determinative of any return to creditors for a trustee, or defending similar claims filed against creditors and other parties dealing with such debtors-in-possession and/or trustees.

We also regularly represent banks and other lenders on secured commercial and real estate loans in Chapter 11 cases. Additionally, we represent buyers of assets of operating companies in Section 363 sales from Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession or trustees.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - North Carolina

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Brooks Pierce has a well-regarded team with substantial experience in a wide range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings. The group also advises on the acquisition of assets through Section 363 sales. It acts for creditors, trustees and debtors.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Brooks Pierce represents Nixon Power in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case pending in the Southern District of Texas by AppHarvest.

Strengths

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"The firm has a good range of practitioners."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"The team has depth in a lot of areas."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"The firm has a good range of practitioners."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"The team has depth in a lot of areas."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jeffrey E Oleynik

Band 3

Jeffrey Oleynik is a respected litigator who acts for debtors, trustees and related parties in bankruptcy proceedings, including negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfer and preference claims. His disputes practice also sees him handle general commercial litigation and antitrust matters.

"Jeffrey is a super experienced lawyer. He's very smart and highly respected."

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John H Small

Band 3

John Small is a vastly experienced attorney who acts for debtors and creditors in a range of proceedings, including Chapter 7 and 11 cases, as well as advising on the purchase of distressed assets.

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