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Cole Schotz P.C.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Delaware


Cole Schotz P.C.

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Established over 15 years ago, the Cole Schotz Delaware office has celebrated continued success and growth, becoming recognized as one of the top restructuring practices in the state. The attorneys in the Delaware office represent debtors, official and ad hoc committees, institutional creditors, asset purchasers, indenture trustees, venture capitalists, secured parties, contract parties, equity holders, directors, liquidating trustees and court-appointed fiduciaries in all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings and litigation. Unlike many bankruptcy practices, we do not represent major financial institutions. Therefore, we can be directly averse to those institutions on behalf of debtors or creditors’ committees. Our bankruptcy attorneys are litigators as well, providing for the most comprehensive, efficient and effective representation for our bankruptcy and restructuring clients. The Delaware team is well qualified to handle all aspects of a chapter 11 proceeding across multiple industry sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, media, healthcare, gaming, entertainment and retail. Despite an attorney’s office of residence, we have no jurisdictional boundaries and appear on complex cases throughout the country.

Industries (19)

  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Publisher
  • Auto
  • Biotechnology
  • Oil & Gas
  • Grocery/Retail
  • Financial
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturer
  • Real Estate
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Information
  • Communications
  • Software
  • Retail
  • Publishing

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Cole Schotz P.C. houses a strong bankruptcy and corporate restructuring team experienced in all aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings. The firm acts for a wide range of stakeholders, including debtors, institutional creditors, official committees and equity holders. Clients include companies from the manufacturing, entertainment and retail sectors. Cole Schotz possesses a strong bench experienced in acting as both lead and co-counsel in high-stakes bankruptcy proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Cole Schotz P.C. represented, as co-counsel, Vyaire Medical, and its affiliated debtors in their Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Strengths

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  • Cole Schotz offers a great blend of substantive expertise, litigation aggressiveness and practical analysis.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • The Cole Schotz team is incredibly responsive, displays strong initiative and is diligent.

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  • Cole Schotz has a broad-based team that allows senior thought leaders to provide guidance and strategic vision, while more junior attorneys are available to deliver results on the ground.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2G. David Dean
    Band 2G. David Dean

    G. David Dean

    David Dean frequently represents debtors in bankruptcy proceedings and garners praise for his approach to cases.
    • David is a very sophisticated attorney who is able to communicate complexities in plain speak and deliver clear, strategic advice.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • David is skilled in navigating tricky situations. He is very even-keeled and experienced.

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  • Band 2Justin Alberto
    Band 2Justin Alberto

    Justin Alberto

    Justin Alberto is recognised for his adroit representation of secured lenders, as well as his experience in advising debtor-side clients. He comes particularly recommended as a creditors' committee expert, advising on a range of Chapter 11 filings both within and outside the region.

    • Justin is good at finding solutions.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Justin is very sophisticated. He understands the judges and the mechanics of case administration, and is very able commercially.

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  • Band 4Patrick Reilley
    Band 4Patrick Reilley

    Patrick Reilley

    Patrick Reilley provides counsel in corporate restructuring matters across a variety of industries, including retail and automotive.
    • Patrick knows Delaware bankruptcy very well and gets into the weeds of every engagement.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingStacy Newman
    Up and ComingStacy Newman

    Stacy Newman

    Stacy Newman is a rising talent with experience handling sophisticated Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 matters. She is active in a range of sectors.

    • Stacy is very thorough and an absolute pleasure to deal with.

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