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Goulston & Storrs

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Goulston & Storrs

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The Goulston & Storrs Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group provides strategic counsel to help clients stabilize businesses, restructure obligations, preserve value, and capitalize on opportunities. We represent operating companies and commercial real estate borrowers, secured and unsecured lenders, private equity sponsors, investors, landlords, creditors' committees, trustees, liquidators, and asset purchasers in complex restructuring matters across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys regularly appear in bankruptcy, district, and appellate courts nationwide.

Our practice spans the full spectrum of restructuring, from out-of-court workouts and liability management to Chapter 11 reorganizations, distressed acquisitions, and liquidations. We advise private equity firms on portfolio company restructurings and exits, assist lenders with workouts and enforcement strategies, and help creditors maximize recoveries through practical, cost-effective solutions. We also counsel landlords in retail, office, restaurant, and industrial bankruptcies and represent developers, strategic buyers, financial sponsors, hotel operators, and liquidators in acquiring distressed assets through negotiated transactions, foreclosure remedies, Section 363 sales, and Chapter 11 proceedings. Clients also benefit from our deep experience in sophisticated financing transactions, including syndicated, club, and bilateral credit facilities, asset-backed lending, mezzanine financing, and second lien debt.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Massachusetts

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Goulston & Storrs handles a range of complex restructuring and insolvency matters. The firm represents creditors' committees, corporate debtors, secured and unsecured lenders, landlords and court-appointed trustees, among others. It is specifically adept in energy, real estate, finance and hospitality.

Strengths

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  • Goulston & Storrs confidently make recommendations based on tactics that they know have, and have not, been successful.

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  • The firm understand all of the various options to solve for legal challenges and to advance business goals.

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  • Goulston provides bespoke strategic advice that is tailored to the nuances of each individual client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJames F Wallack
    Senior StatespeopleJames F Wallack

    James F Wallack

    James Wallack enjoys a stellar reputation and is highly regarded for his extensive experience in complex Chapter 11 restructurings. He is particularly adept in acting for private equity clients and their portfolio companies.

    • James is always available and focused on end results.

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  • Band 1Douglas Rosner
    Band 1Douglas Rosner

    Douglas Rosner

    Douglas Rosner advises on a wide range of matters, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases, out-of-court restructurings and distressed transactions.
    • One of the best in the business. A brilliant mind combined with thoughtful and clear advice.

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    • Doug regularly relies on his extensive experience to provide sound counsel.

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    • Doug is very knowledgeable, thorough and experienced on any bankruptcy matter.

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    • Douglas has the ability to be involved in very heavy lifting litigation with intense negotiations and complex deal structures.

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  • Band 4Timothy Carter
    Band 4Timothy Carter

    Timothy Carter

    Timothy Carter has an established practice representing clients in a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He advises clients from various industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and finance.

    • A great lawyer and a rising star in the bankruptcy practice, who is extraordinarily client-focused.

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    • Tim Carter is a problem solver. He finds you a path through financial chaos.

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    • Tim is an incredible lawyer. He leverages all of the resources at Goulston & Storrs to deliver excellent client service.

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