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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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Faegre Drinker finance and restructuring attorneys work to find creative and cost-effective solutions with strategic legal counsel on the full range of financial matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings and related litigation matters. We help lenders and borrowers negotiate and structure credit arrangements, and we document and facilitate the successful launch of cash flow and secured credit facilities, including those secured by unusual assets. Clients also turn to us when they are experiencing financial troubles or their borrowers, customers or counterparties go into financial distress. We provide an integrated approach to bankruptcy proceedings, commercial workouts, refinancings and other out-of-court debt restructurings. We also represent investors and indenture trustees in restructuring bond indebtedness both in and out of Chapter 11 proceedings, and provide counsel to investors, servicers and other transaction parties in connection with defaulted securitization and corporate trust transactions.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New Jersey

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker has strong capabilities in bankruptcy litigation, and restructuring both in and out of court, accepting instructions from unsecured creditors' committees and other participants. It is adept in the media, corporate and healthcare markets.

Work Highlights

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  • Faegre Drinker represented Keyframe Capital Partners in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Powin.

Strengths

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  • Faegre Drinker's lawyers are always thoughtful and creative in solving problems as they arise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Frank Velocci
    Band 3Frank Velocci

    Frank Velocci

    Frank Velocci continues to impress within the New Jersey bankruptcy and restructuring Bar. He is active within the retail arena, assisting debtors and creditors in debt restructuring and related litigation.

    • Frank is a seasoned litigator with a great deal of perspective and technical skill.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Frank is a great litigator and always has a good handle on the issues.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 3Michael Pompeo
    Band 3Michael Pompeo

    Michael Pompeo

    Michael Pompeo is head of the department at Faegre Drinker. He counsels unsecured creditors' committees on Chapter 11 proceedings and advises clients on related restructuring matters in industries including pharmaceutical, and energy.

    • Michael is calm and collected in every situation and quickly becomes a trusted advisor to his clients.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

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