About

Provided by Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP

Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP advises mid-market and large multi-national companies in restructuring and insolvency proceedings in Delaware and courts throughout the nation.


The firm is well-versed in business and corporate bankruptcy and restructuring alternatives, both in and out of court. In addition to handling restructuring assignments for troubled companies, the firm's client base includes boards of directors, investors, lenders, trustees, purchasers and creditors of companies that are in distress or in bankruptcy proceedings. The firm's lawyers work with these clients to achieve the best results possible under the circumstances in an efficient and effective manner.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole offers a strong team with longstanding capabilities in bankruptcy and restructuring. Experience includes advising on Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings. Practitioners demonstrate capabilities in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Clients include debtors and creditors, among other interested parties.

Work Highlights

  • Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP represented Structurlam Mass Timber, and debtor affiliates, in its Chapter 11 filings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Carickhoff
3
David Carickhoff
3
Band 3
David Carickhoff is experienced in a range of proceedings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 filings. His clients include creditors' committees and distressed companies in a range of sectors, including the energy and technology markets.

David does a brilliant job in complex cases. His diplomatic ability and business mindset gets things done smoothly.

David is incredible to work with and able to handle a number of parties, all while delivering a good commercial outcome.

David is a great Chapter 7 trustee.

Mark L Desgrosseilliers
3
Mark L Desgrosseilliers
3
Band 3
Mark Desgrosseilliers offers experience in advising debtors, creditors and asset purchasers in company restructurings. He is noted for the breadth of his practice, which includes filings under Chapter 11 and Chapter 15.

Mark is very knowledgeable and experienced in Chapter 11 filings. He is very responsive and provides valuable insight.

Mark is a very effective litigator who is practical and deal-oriented.

Mark provides high-quality and timely counsel.

William E Chipman
3
William E Chipman
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
3
Band 3

William Chipman is a respected bankruptcy expert who regularly advises on Chapter 11 proceedings. His handling of non-contentious matters is complemented by his experience in a range of civil disputes.

Bill is a pleasure to work with and has exceptional skills.

Bill does a wonderful job in court. He succinctly presents matters in a professional and convincing way.

Bill is an exceptional lawyer with deep knowledge. He is always available and provides timely and valuable counsel.

Bill is clearly an expert in bankruptcy. He goes above and beyond with his practical problem-solving under extremely tight timelines.

Alan Root
U
Alan Root
U
Up and Coming

Alan Root is noted for his experience in bankruptcy and restructuring, particularly in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 filings.

Alan is a very practical and positive lawyer who gets right to the point.

Alan is really wonderful to work with. He is a great advocate who is reasonable, practical and creative.

Ranked Lawyers at
Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP

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Delaware

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

David Carickhoff
3
David Carickhoff
3
Band 3
Mark L Desgrosseilliers
3
Mark L Desgrosseilliers
3
Band 3
William E Chipman
3
William E Chipman
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
3
Band 3
Alan Root
U
Alan Root
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Mark Olivere

Robert Weber

William E Chipman

William E Chipman

Head of Department