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Perkins Coie LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Perkins Coie LLP

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Perkins Coie maintains a national, full-service bankruptcy and restructuring practice representing a variety of constituencies in distressed situations. We provide counsel for debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, and receivers in out-of-court negotiations as well as representation in state and federal court litigation across the country.

Our firm has one of the largest and most experienced hotel bankruptcy and workouts group in the country. We also have significant restructuring expertise in the highly regulated healthcare industry, representing asset purchasers, plan sponsors, debtor-in-possession lenders, creditor committees, landlords in restructuring negotiations, bankruptcies and litigation nationwide.

We are also frequently called upon to provide advice and implement risk mitigation strategies for various complex supplier/customer and landlord/tenant bankruptcy issues and to counsel directors and officers in insolvency and corporate governance matters.

Unlike firms that limit their practices primarily to bankruptcy, Perkins Coie can leverage resources across multiple practice areas, disciplines and regions to assist our clients in bankruptcy or restructuring matters, resulting in faster, more efficient service, particularly in larger, complicated Chapter 11 reorganizations. In public company cases, for example, we have achieved consolidations, resolved labor and environmental issues, provided comprehensive tax advice and resolved securities problems.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Particularly recognized for its strength in the hotel bankruptcy space, routinely representing both creditors and debtors in the sector's highest-profile bankruptcies and workouts. Clients include hotel owners, asset-based lenders and trade creditors. Also active in a broad range of other industries, including home-building, retail and healthcare. Areas of strength include advising on Chapter 7 trustee matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie represented waste removal company and designated utility Waste Harmonics in the bankruptcy case of Meridian Restaurants and its affiliates.

Strengths

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  • Perkins Coie is focused on getting in front of complicated issues and pushing for a timely resolution. The lawyers stand out for their communication skills and ability to leverage resources from the wider team.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • They have a strong depth of industry knowledge.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingDavid Gold
    Up and ComingDavid Gold

    David Gold

    David Gold is an up and coming partner with experience in a range of bankruptcy proceedings. He advises lenders, debtors and trustees in Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings, and has a particular focus on clients in the hospitality sector.

    • David is enjoyable to work with; he stands firm when he needs to, but can also compromise and be aggressive when necessary.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • He is very competent and able to handle complex matters.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

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