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Hunton regularly handles major bankruptcy and creditors’ rights representations for a range of clients investing in, or facing, distressed situations. The firm has extensive experience in both debtor and creditor-side representations in complex restructurings, corporate reorganizations and distressed M&A transactions. The team’s work reaches across all industries, including energy, retail, food & beverage, financial institutions, media and technology. Hunton’s bankruptcy group covers matters pending in courts across the US, including the busy Chapter 11 forums of the Southern District of New York, Delaware, the Southern District of Texas, and the Eastern District of Virginia.

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What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth has a preeminent bankruptcy practice renowned for its litigation team, which regularly handles large-scale disputes. The firm represents large debtors in significant Chapter 7 and 11 cases, and advises on restructurings for a diverse array of clients including financial institutions, nonprofit organizations and both private and public companies. It is able to leverage its offices throughout the USA to advise on matters nationwide. The team is further noted for its international restructuring and administration experience.

Work Highlights

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as lead counsel for Lodging Enterprises, LLC in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tyler P. Brown
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Tyler P. Brown
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Tyler Brown is cochair of the firm's bankruptcy and restructuring practice. He has a wealth of experience advising debtors and creditors on the full range of bankruptcy and insolvency-related matters. He has extensive experience in large Chapter 11 bankruptcies.

Tyler is the consummate professional with the intellect to back up his demeanor.

J.R. Smith
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J.R. Smith advises financial institutions and corporations on a wide array of matters including restructurings, workouts and other bankruptcy proceedings.

J.R. is knowledgeable and responsive. He is a pleasure to work with.

J.R. is a high-level thinker and strategist, as well as being very commercial and intelligent.

Jason Harbour
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Jason Harbour
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Jason Harbour predominantly works on Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, acting on behalf of debtors, creditors and purchasers. He is also regularly called upon to advise on complex transactions and structuring matters.

Jason is responsive, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.

Justin Paget
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Justin Paget handles bankruptcy proceedings as part of his wide-ranging commercial litigation experience. His enviable client list includes several hedge funds, financial services companies and banks.

Justin is an extremely knowledgeable strategist, who anticipates and guides his client through very difficult issues and negotiations.

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Virginia

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Tyler P. Brown
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Tyler P. Brown
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J.R. Smith
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J.R. Smith
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Jason Harbour
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Jason Harbour
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Justin Paget
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Justin Paget
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