Department profile
Polsinelli PC

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Polsinelli PC

Rankings

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Polsinelli is an impressive bankruptcy and restructuring team with solid experience in high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A. The firm represents a wide range of clients including a number of secured and unsecured creditors and Chapter 11 debtors. It has a strong track record advising clients in distressed healthcare, including retirement community owners and operators and large health systems.

Work Highlights

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  • Polsinelli acted as lead Chapter 11 counsel to Delta Apparel Company, a publicly owned apparel manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler, in Chapter 11 cases worth USD120 million.

Strengths

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  • The Polsinelli team is diligent, detail-oriented and personable. It is also industry savvy and have strong knowledge of the court system.

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  • Polsinelli is an amazing team, especially in the healthcare space; the healthcare specialists are well integrated within the bankruptcy team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jerry Switzer
    Band 4Jerry Switzer

    Jerry Switzer

    Jerry Switzer advises clients on Chapter 11 and distressed M&A. He represents clients such as purchasers, lenders and debtors.

    • He is super responsive and very good to deal with.

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    • Jerry is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Jerry is a really good lawyer; he is smart and knows the process.

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  • Band 5Jeremy R. Johnson
    Band 5Jeremy R. Johnson

    Jeremy R. Johnson

    Jeremy Johnson is frequently engaged in distressed transactions, Chapter 11 bankruptcies and restructurings. He is particularly well known for representing major clients in the healthcare space, including senior living owners and operators.

    • He is a brilliant negotiator.

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    • Jeremy is very calm and has excellent drafting skills. He is also a great team leader and can work collaboratively.

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    • Jeremy is an excellent bankruptcy lawyer with a very good presence in court; he deals well with his opposing counsel.

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