Chambers Review
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - North Carolina
What the Team is Known For
Parker Poe maintains a strong statewide reputation for its broad insolvency practice, featuring expertise in workouts, litigation and other types of bankruptcy work from its offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. The firm is particularly strong in acting for financial institutions, with considerable expertise in matters arising from financial derivative transactions.
Strengths
"Parker Poe has a deep and well-qualified team."
"The attorneys at Parker Poe excel in complex matters and always strive for optimal resolutions."
"Parker Poe's team is excellent."
Work Highlights
Parker Poe represented BMO Harris as a creditor in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases of Applied Machinery Rentals and certain related debtors in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
Notable practitioners
Brian Darer centers his Raleigh-based practice on bankruptcy matters, with notable expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings. He acts for numerous clients from the financial services sector.
"Brian is very insightful and good to work with."
Kiah Ford is considered a first port of call for lenders and creditors facing highly complex bankruptcy litigation, loan workouts and distressed M&A mandates.
"He is a very experienced lawyer."
William Esser advises a range of clients on bankruptcy and creditors' rights issues, as well as loan workouts and foreclosures. He has particular expertise in Chapter 11 matters.
"Will has fantastic rapport with clients and is a pleasure to work with."
"He is very detailed and knows how to get good outcomes for his clients."