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When facing financial uncertainty and distress, Foley’s Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice will help you limit losses and enhance value. Whether from the vantage of creditors seeking to maximize recoveries or debtors navigating unique challenges, Foley will partner with you to establish a clear and effective path forward.


With more than 60 restructuring professionals nationwide, Foley’s practice is among the largest and most robust in the nation, representing myriad creditor and debtor constituencies. Foley’s nationally recognized practice emphasizes practical solutions tailored to specific business needs.


Coupling business acumen and industry knowledge, Foley delivers thoughtful legal advice whether in a complex chapter 11, an out-of-court workout, state insolvency framework, creditors’ rights litigation, or strategic acquisition or divestiture. Foley will serve as your trusted advisor and work each step of the way to craft proactive strategies for loss mitigation and counterparty risk as well as realignment in financially distressed industries. We share your vision and understand your particular needs. This is why Foley has become the law firm of choice for many of the most difficult and challenging high-stakes restructuring matters in the United States.




Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Recognized for its representation of creditors' committees, trustees and other creditor-side clients in connection with Chapter 11 cases across a range of industries. Offers sector-specific experience pertaining to the commodity broker industry, energy and healthcare. Activity in matters pertaining to the oil and gas sector. Accomplished advisers to indenture trustees.

Work Highlights

  • Foley & Lardner LLP represented Wells Fargo Bank in its capacity as indenture

    trustee for $2.7 billion in senior unsecured notes issued by The Hertz Corporation in the Chapter 11 cases of The Hertz Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Small
3
Michael Small
3
Band 3

Michael Small is an experienced restructuring attorney and litigator. His clients include financial institutions, trustees and debtors. Areas of expertise include sports and entertainment, automotive and healthcare, among others.

Michael is a smart, commercially-driven advocate with a great understanding of his client's needs and interests.

Michael is a great strategic thinker. He comes up with creative solution to help drive the process forward.

Harold L Kaplan
4
Harold L Kaplan
4
Band 4
Harold Kaplan often acts in Chapter 11 cases on behalf of indenture trustees. He wins plaudits for his bond restructuring expertise.
Mark L Radtke
5
Mark L Radtke
5
Band 5
Mark Radtke focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights matters. His clients include secured and unsecured creditors.

Mark stays on top of things and is very professional.

Mark is very thoughtful and practical in his approach to his work. He looks for the right business outcome for his clients.

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Illinois

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Michael Small
3
Michael Small
3
Band 3
Harold L Kaplan
4
Harold L Kaplan
4
Band 4
Mark L Radtke
5
Mark L Radtke
5
Band 5

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