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Cole Schotz P.C.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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Cole Schotz P.C.

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Cole Schotz’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice is a distinguished and nationally renowned full-service group that is regularly cited in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and lauded for a track record that boasts unparalleled effectiveness, success and value.

Complex in and out-of-court corporate restructurings, state and federal insolvency proceedings and high stakes bankruptcy litigation: Cole Schotz delivers innovative strategies and winning solutions for the distress arena expertly and efficiently.

We represent:

  • Debtors
  • Creditors’ and other statutory committees
  • Institutional creditors
  • Asset purchasers
  • Venture capitalists
  • Secured parties, lessors and contract parties
  • Equity holders
  • Directors
  • Court-appointed fiduciaries
  • Plan sponsors
  • Indenture trustees
  • Bond insurers

Our range of work includes:

  • ​Out-of-Court Restructurings
  • Chapter 11 Reorganizations
  • Business Sales
  • Creditors' Committees
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Secured Creditors' Rights

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cole Schotz is recognized for its national profile. The group acts for both debtors and creditors on a broad array of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. It also offers substantial expertise in bankruptcy-related litigation.

Notable practitioners

Norman Pernick and Michael Sirota are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cole Schotz served as co-counsel to Del Monte Foods and its 17 affiliated debtors in their Chapter 11 cases filed in New Jersey.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm's lawyers have a good understanding of the law but also business constraints.

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  • The firm's lawyers provide great opinions and strategies to the client.

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  • Cole Schotz's restructuring group possesses a wealth of experience and expertise.

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