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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Haynes and Boone, LLP

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Our team excels in complex out-of-court financial restructurings and Chapter 11 reorganization cases, using the knowledge and experience gained during decades of advising clients facing troubled situations.

From representing a variety of parties-in-interest — debtors, creditors, lenders, agent banks and equity security holders — in multi-faceted, multibillion-dollar corporate reorganizations, our lawyers can anticipate developments that can lead to a mutually beneficial outcome for both the debtor and creditors. Our diversity of perspective and experience also means it is unlikely that our lawyers will encounter unfamiliar complications.

Our firm’s clients come from virtually every industry and include more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, major foreign companies and large financial institutions. While our restructuring team has served clients in a broad range of industries, we have developed extensive experience in the aviation, healthcare, retail, transportation, and manufacturing industries.

Haynes Boone also is recognized as a leader in the field of distressed energy, oil and gas, oilfield services and petrochemical companies, understanding both the day-to-day operational and financial issues involved and the larger economic and political trends that have led to varying business cycles.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone is renowned for its work on complex bankruptcy and restructuring cases. The team regularly advises on workouts and Chapter 11 matters and is also able to offer tailored advice to local organizations, with particular expertise in matters relating to distressed oil and gas clients. It advises a wide range of parties, including debtors, creditors and buyers of distressed companies' assets and business operations. The teams' client base includes manufacturers and retail companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Haynes & Boone represented CTCI, Inc. in the Global Clean Energy Holdings Chapter 11 case in Houston.

Strengths

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  • HB professionals are very experienced in their field, are very creative in determining solutions and extremely hard working.

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  • The partners at Haynes & Boone are subject matter experts and very commercial in their approach. They identify the core issues immediately, provide market-based solutions and present themselves in a very collegial fashion.

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  • In Texas, H&B can marshal internal resources from a restructuring standpoint that others simply cannot. Its ability to provide scale as necessary sets them apart from other firms.

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  • What sets this team apart is its collegial and commercial approach. This team consistently delivers excellent client service through its professionalism, expertise, and collaborative spirit.

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  • It is well known in the industry and has a breadth of skill and knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Charles Beckham Jr
    Band 1Charles Beckham Jr

    Charles Beckham Jr

    Charles Beckham enjoys a strong reputation as a leading bankruptcy lawyer. He offers extensive experience in acting for creditors in a wide range of issues, including in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
    • Charles is the consummate leader for his group. I would trust him with any matter before us.

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    • Charles is one of a kind, just fantastic.

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  • Band 2Ian Peck
    Band 2Ian Peck

    Ian Peck

    Ian Peck advises clients on matters relating to complex Chapter 11 filings.
    • Ian keeps cool under pressure and is unwavering in his support of his clients.

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    • It is an absolute pleasure to work with Ian, and I look forward to doing so in the future.

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    • With decades of experience, he has been able to assist many high-profile clients and provide positive outcomes.

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  • Band 3Eli Columbus
    Band 3Eli Columbus

    Eli Columbus

    Eli Columbus enjoys a growing practice working on behalf of secured lenders and creditors in a range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 cases.
    • I trust Eli with my most sensitive matters and trust him completely. He is a fantastic attorney.

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    • Eli is seen as an attorney that gets things done for his clients. He is very commercial in his approach.

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  • Band 3J. Frasher Murphy
    Band 3J. Frasher Murphy

    J. Frasher Murphy

    Frasher Murphy advises creditors and debtors on bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts.
    • Frasher is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys in his field.

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  • Band 3Stephen Pezanosky
    Band 3Stephen Pezanosky

    Stephen Pezanosky

    Stephen Pezanosky acts for creditors and debtors on a range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings.

    • Stephen's commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving sets him apart from others in the market. He has the unique ability to quickly build rapport with clients and those across the table in furtherance of mutually acceptable outcomes.

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  • Band 5Kelli Stephenson Norfleet
    Band 5Kelli Stephenson Norfleet

    Kelli Stephenson Norfleet

    Kelli Stephenson Norfleet advises on in-court and out-of-court restructurings in the energy and technology spaces, among others.

    • Kelli stands out from her peers at other firms due to her practical and collaborative approach, fostering strong relationships and teamwork to deliver effective legal solutions for her clients and stakeholders.

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    • Kelli is a hard hitting and passionate attorney. She works tirelessly for her clients and never stops advocating for them.

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