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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones has one of the largest and most highly regarded bankruptcy practices in the nation. The firm's bankruptcy attorneys are experienced in representing all of the major constituencies in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts, including debtors, committees, trustees, bondholders, asset purchasers, and third-party plan proponents. PSZJ's clients include large public corporations as well as small businesses and individuals. This breadth of experience enhances the firm's effectiveness and capability in virtually all aspects of chapter 11 cases as well as chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies.

PSZJ’s strategic office location in Wilmington, DE allows the firm to handle some of the country’s most complex insolvency matters. These include the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in the bankruptcies of PES Holdings LLC, Bon-Ton Stores, and Horsehead Holding Corporation, among others.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP has a robust business reorganisation and workout practice that enjoys a fine reputation for its work in the retail and energy sectors. The team is recommended for both lead and co-counsel work in significant and high-value Chapter 11 cases, and possesses strong experience acting for debtors and creditors' committees. It enjoys a fine track record in litigation, regularly acting on behalf of unsecured creditors in high-stakes disputes, and possesses notable expertise in debtor-in-possession financing.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP represented the creditors’ committee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Hooters of America LLC.

Strengths

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  • The firm has one of the leading UCC practices in the country, and the team handles these representations efficiently with great results.

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  • The group has the capacity and expertise to handle some of the most complex restructuring matters.

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  • Pachulski has excellent lawyers who are highly skilled in bankruptcy, and are exceptional people that enjoy their job and are fun to be in the trenches with.

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  • The team's knowledge, experience and judgment are the best in the industry.

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  • The team is comprised of seasoned litigators and skilled negotiators who are proactive and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Laura Davis Jones
    Laura Davis Jones

    Laura Davis Jones

    Laura Jones is managing partner of the Delaware office and is highlighted for her standout Chapter 11 practice. She advises some of the highest-profile debtor-side clients in complex proceedings.

    • Laura is a substantively good, technical lawyer who is super responsive.

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    • Laura is a preeminent practitioner in the restructuring field. She has a reputation of being tenacious in court when needed but can pivot to structure and close the most sophisticated of transactions. The courts and other attorneys have the upmost respect for her as an advocate and counselor.

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    • Laura is a really talented lawyer who has a great rapport with the judges and has earned their respect.

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    • Laura is equally as effective in the board room as at the negotiating table and at the podium. She is a calming influence in tense situations and works tirelessly for her clients.

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    • Laura is an amazing figure in American bankruptcy law.

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  • Bradford Sandler
    Bradford Sandler

    Bradford Sandler

    Bradford Sandler advises an impressive roster of creditors' committees while also offering experience acting as debtors' counsel. He co-leads the firm's creditors' committee practice group.

    • Brad Sandler is an expert at UCC representation. He is able to deliver the best results possible and is very efficient with UCC members' time.

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    • Brad is an extremely talented bankruptcy lawyer, who quickly identifies problems and possible solutions and implements these efficiently.

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    • Brad is practical, commercial and very smart.

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    • Brad is a tremendously fine, business-oriented lawyer.

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    • Brad is a strategic deal-maker who is honest, genuine, thoughtful and smart.

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