
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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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.
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- Energy
- Innovative Technology
- Health Care & Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
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Work Highlights
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Foley & Lardner LLP represented Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in its capacity as indenture trustee for USD2.7 billion in senior unsecured notes issued by The Hertz Corporation in the Chapter 11 cases of The Hertz Corporation and its affiliated Chapter 11 debtors.
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They have superb expertise and are always responsive and willing to go the extra mile for the client. They are very experienced in the challenges that face corporate trustees in bankruptcy situations.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAFoley takes the time to understand the business objectives and then provide legal advice around those. It's a collaborative process.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Michael Small
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.
He is a deal maker; he can get things done.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAMichael is excellent; very smart and easy to deal with.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Mark L Radtke
Mark Radtke focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights matters. His clients include secured and unsecured creditors. He provides excellent guidance in complex transactions.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAMark has a very practical approach to solving commercial issues.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAHe is very experienced and does a very good job.
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