About

Provided by Jenner & Block LLP

Lawyers in Jenner & Block’s Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice handle a wide range of matters in high-profile and complex corporate reorganizations and related litigation across the United States. We also have extensive experience in bankruptcy cases involving financial fraud, corporate malfeasance and mass torts. We represent public and private companies in bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, debt for equity exchanges, “internal” reorganizations, and distressed asset purchases and sales. Our lawyers frequently represent investors, lenders, creditors or equity holders in bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructuring transactions or workouts, and provide advice on credit issues, derivatives, structured finance and other sophisticated financial instruments, as well as other insolvency-related issues. We also represent trustees, examiners, creditors’ committees, and equity committees in Chapter 11 cases, as well as trustees in Chapter 7 cases. In addition, Jenner & Block has unparalleled experience in retiree committee representation and municipal restructurings. Our team has represented the official appointed committees of retirees in several major cases, including our current representation of the Official Committee of Retired Employees of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jenner & Block has an impressive Chicago offering that draws strong praise from market observers for its broad strength in the bankruptcy sphere. Areas of excellence include avoidance action litigation, trustee representation and transactional insolvency work. Also noted for its experience in commodity broker bankruptcies and for its representation of Section 1114 retiree committees in major corporate bankruptcies.

Work Highlights

  • Jenner & Block LLP represented Chapter 11 Trustee Claudia Z. Springer in the jointly administered involuntary bankruptcy cases of Epic! Creations, Tangible Play and Neuron Fuel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ronald R Peterson
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Ronald R Peterson
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Senior Statespeople
Ronald Peterson acts as trustee in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. He has particular expertise in the real estate and financial sectors.

His knowledge is encyclopedic.

Catherine L Steege
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Catherine L Steege
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Band 1

Catherine Steege advises clients in the energy and sport sectors on complex Chapter 11 proceedings. She has further experience handling high-stakes bankruptcy litigation.

Catherine is super super smart and leads with strategy and thoughtfulness.

Cathy is very well respected and a tough negotiator.

Melissa M. Root
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Melissa M. Root
2
Band 2

Melissa Root advises on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings. She has additional experience in related insurance disputes. She cochairs the firm's bankruptcy and restructuring practice.

She is fantastic; she has been on some really big and interesting matters.

Melissa is an exceptional lawyer; she is extremely active and high profile.

Vincent Lazar
2
Vincent Lazar
2
Band 2
Vincent Lazar acts for creditors and trustees in Chapter 11 proceedings. He has further expertise in advising on avoidance actions for debtors.

Vincent is tenacious and is able to drill down on the main issues.

He is a stalwart; he is always laser focused and a good problem solver.

Vincent is a brilliant guy; he is very diligent.

Angela Allen
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Angela Allen
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Band 4
Angela Allen handles a range of matters in the area, including restructurings and related litigation. She is active across a range of industries, including financial services and manufacturing.

She is one of my favorite people; a smart and very trustworthy bankruptcy litigator.

Angela does excellent work.

Ranked Lawyers at
Jenner & Block LLP

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Illinois

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Ronald R Peterson
S
Ronald R Peterson
S
Senior Statespeople
Catherine L Steege
1
Catherine L Steege
1
Band 1
Melissa M. Root
2
Melissa M. Root
2
Band 2
Vincent Lazar
2
Vincent Lazar
2
Band 2
Angela Allen
4
Angela Allen
4
Band 4