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Katten

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Katten provides a nationally recognized practice with strong capabilities in bankruptcy litigation, distressed M&A, and complex in‑ and out‑of‑court restructurings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Katten represented Court‑appointed Receiver Lance Miller in managing and stabilizing over 60,000 acres of highly leveraged pistachio and almond orchards on the eve of harvest, while overseeing the sale of key assets in a complex, billion‑dollar agricultural receivership.

Strengths

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  • Katten has very deep technical knowledge on midstream issues.

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  • In my work with Katten, it has been particularly responsive and proactive in attempting to resolve and pre-empt issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John E Mitchell
    John E Mitchell

    John E Mitchell

    John Mitchell has wide-ranging experience in Chapter 11 cases, covering industries such as energy and retail. His client base includes REITs and companies.

    • Bankruptcy law is complex and John has a way of explaining it to clients. He boils things down to something easy to understand and we really appreciate that.

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    • John has tended to lead the matters, and does well delegating and taking charge when needed.

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  • Michaela Crocker
    Michaela Crocker

    Michaela Crocker

    Michaela Crocker regularly represents debtors, creditors and trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.

    • Michaela has been very good to work with, and in particular is responsive, pro-active, and a problem solver.

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