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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Rankings

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP is highly regarded for its work representing debtors, creditors and purchasers of assets in a variety of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The firm is particularly noted for its experience in cross-border bankruptcy proceedings and advising on the acquisition and financing of distressed companies.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper LLP represented Teal Jones Holdings Ltd., as foreign representative, in Chapter 15 proceedings relating to the company's Canadian restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper has a strong bench as well as excellent connectivity and integration of subject matter experts across the firm.

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  • The group at DLA Piper offers experience, legal acumen and familiarity with the judges.

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  • The DLA Piper team has absolute commercial focus and always goes the extra mile for clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Craig Martin
    Band 2Craig Martin

    Craig Martin

    Craig Martin is a fine choice of counsel for complex international bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 15 work. As global co-chair of the firm's restructuring practice, he also fields extensive experience in complex restructruings and broader contentious matters.

    • Craig is a go-to guy for anything international and compelx in Delaware. He is technically brilliant and excels in his practial implementation.

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    • Craig is one of the finest lawyers in this field, and he always goes the extra mile for his clients.

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    • Craig brings an enormous amount of knowledge and expertise to the restructuring field. He also had good relationships with judges and lawyers in Delaware.

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  • Band 2Stuart M Brown
    Band 2Stuart M Brown

    Stuart M Brown

    Stuart Brown has experience in the representation of lenders, purchasers, debtors and creditors in contentious and non-contentious matters. He also has notable expertise in distressed M&A, both in and out of court.

  • Band 4Aaron Applebaum
    Band 4Aaron Applebaum

    Aaron Applebaum

    Aaron Applebaum is adept at assisting debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings.
    • Aaron is a very capable attorney. He cares about a client's issues and provides a high level of counsel.

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    • Aaron has a really solid demeanor about him. He is extremely intelligent, and I have never come across a question that he is not able to answer. He is always willing to advise on complex issues.

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  • Associates to watchMatthew Sarna
    Associates to watchMatthew Sarna

    Matthew Sarna

    Matthew Sarna earns praise for his experience in assisting on bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

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