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Foley & Lardner LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Foley & Lardner LLP

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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.

Industries (4)

  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Innovative Technology
  • Health Care & Life Sciences

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP is recognized for its expertise in the bankruptcy and restructuring field. The team advises clients in the energy, healthcare and retail sectors on workouts, reorganizations and public debt restructuring. It also offers additional expertise in distressed asset sale and contested Chapter 11 proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley & Lardner acted as a lead debtor’s counsel for Stoli Group. It was involved in all phases of the restructuring negotiations, disputes, plan formulation and claims reconciliations.

Strengths

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  • It has a depth of knowledge and experience coupled with communication skills, creativity and persistence.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • The team is very sophisticated and also has a wide array of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Holland N O'Neil
    Band 2Holland N O'Neil

    Holland N O'Neil

    Holland O'Neil is particularly adept at handling corporate restructuring work. She acts for a broad range of clients including creditors, debtors and trustees.
    • She is diligent, has a great personality and is patient with a strong skill set and wide experience.

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    • It's always great working with someone like Holland who has the ideal balance between legal professionalism and commercial awareness.

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  • Band 3John P Melko
    Band 3John P Melko

    John P Melko

    John Melko is highly experienced in advising on bankruptcies in the energy space. He is known for representing a range of clients, including financial institutions.

    • John is an excellent practitioner, with deep experience in all facets of a bankruptcy case.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • He is a great professional, a great person and is knowledgeable, honest and amiable.

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    • John Melko is a deeply experienced individual.

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