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Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

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Morris Nichols has one of the leading business reorganization and restructuring practices in the nation.

At the center of many of the most important bankruptcy matters in Delaware and the United States, we offer clients unmatched guidance on how to navigate the Delaware courts, as well as a multidisciplinary approach steeped in a deep understanding of Delaware business and bankruptcy law - one that leverages the capabilities of our corporate litigation, intellectual property, real estate, and corporate and commercial counseling practices to provide insights on interrelated legal and business issues.

Recognized for their “complete mastery of the Delaware bankruptcy scene” (Chambers USA 2018), our lawyers craft highly effective solutions in countless insolvency-related matters, including chapter 11 reorganization and sale cases, non-judicial loan restructurings, chapter 7 liquidation cases and the acquisition of assets from distressed borrowers in and out of court. Our experience includes handling many of the most complex cross-border distressed, restructuring, and insolvency matters brought to Delaware in recent years.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is home to a standout business reorganization and restructuring team that has significant experience in both lead and co-counsel roles. The team possesses a deep bench of lawyers well versed in handling Chapter 11 cases for numerous stakeholders, including debtors, creditors and acquirers. They are recognized for their strength across loan workouts and reorganization proceedings, and in bankruptcy-related disputes. Morris Nichols has notable expertise in industries including retail, energy, healthcare and oil and gas.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP acted as lead debtors’ counsel to Lumio Holdings in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Morris Nichols has a team that works well together to address restructuring issues on an efficient and effective basis.

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  • The team is incredibly practical, commercial and efficient. Importantly, the entire bench, from partners to associates, is excellent. The group also recognizes current market trends or issues before peers.

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  • The team has high-quality knowledge and performance plus good relationships with Delaware bankruptcy judges.

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  • Morris Nichols has extensive bankruptcy knowledge and knowledge of the courts in Delaware.

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  • Morris Nichols' group designs creative arguments and has strong legal writing and communication skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Derek C Abbott
    Derek C Abbott

    Derek C Abbott

    Highly regarded practitioner Derek Abbott remains a strong choice for high-profile companies seeking advice on Chapter 11 proceedings. He is also well placed to advise creditors and other parties.

    • Derek is a great lawyer with a strong sense of client needs and end-point focus.

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    • Derek is a skilled litigator who is great at handling difficult situations and cross-border matters.

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  • Robert J Dehney, Sr.
    Robert J Dehney, Sr.

    Robert J Dehney, Sr.

    Robert Dehney routinely acts on high-value mandates such as Chapter 11 proceedings. His client roster includes creditors and distressed companies in the healthcare and energy sectors. He leads the firm's bankruptcy group.

    • Rob is a pheromonal lawyer. He is easily one of the most sophisticated and savvy members of the Delaware bankruptcy Bar.

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    • Rob is one of the smartest, most creative lawyers I know.

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    • Rob is a fully experienced bankruptcy lawyer with great instincts on local Delaware practice.

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  • Andrew R Remming
    Andrew R Remming

    Andrew R Remming

    Andrew Remming is recognised for his extensive Chapter 11 practice, while also offering experience in out-of-court mandates such as workouts. His broad client base includes debtors in sectors such as energy and biotechnology.

    • Andrew is an incredibly talented lawyer. He understands the legal issues and always offers a practical solution, even when it's a novel legal issue.

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    • Andrew is a pleasure to deal with and has a good handle on the bankruptcy practice in Delaware.

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  • Curtis Miller
    Curtis Miller

    Curtis Miller

    Curtis Miller has developed a notable bankruptcy practice. In addition to providing expert non-contentious advice, he is also held in high regard for his strength in courtroom proceedings.

    • Curtis is thoughtful, attentive and organized.

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    • Curtis is a careful, experienced and strategic attorney.

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    • Curtis is great at handling difficult clients in a variety of complex situations.

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    • Curtis is a top-notch attorney who is particularly good in court.

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  • Eric D Schwartz
    Eric D Schwartz

    Eric D Schwartz

    Eric Schwartz has experience advising a range of stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedings, with clients ranging from debtors and creditors to stalking horse bidders. His practice encompasses both contentious and non-contentious work, including litigation arising from bankruptcy proceedings and distressed transactions.

    • Eric is an excellent attorney who really knows his stuff.

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    • Eric is an experienced, sophisticated lawyer, who is committed to providing excellent client service.

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    • Eric is a great resource. He knows the Delaware Bar well, including all the judges and key players.

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  • Matthew B. Harvey
    Matthew B. Harvey

    Matthew B. Harvey

    Matthew Harvey is a talented lawyer with experience in handling Chapter 11 and 7 matters. He frequently represents creditors in bankruptcy litigation.

    • Matt is a very creative lawyer who has great court presence even when facing difficult circumstances. He also has an encyclopedic knowledge of the bankruptcy code and rules.

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    • Matt has excellent knowledge of bankruptcy law and can devise creative solutions to problems that arise. He seeks a practical-business result for clients but is not afraid to go to trial when needed.

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