Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, Bankruptcy/Restructuring

About

Provided by Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP

Potter Anderson has one of the few bankruptcy practices in Delaware that excels in all facets of bankruptcy law, including secured creditor, debtor, creditor committee and major creditor representations. Clients represent the full range of participants in bankruptcy cases, including secured lenders, debtors, asset purchasers and official creditor committees. Potter Anderson also practices in other creditors’ rights areas, including out-of-court restructurings/workouts, state law receiverships and dissolutions, state law foreclosure, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and secured transactions.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Porter Anderson & Corroon LLP is a strong team with a broad-ranging practice that advises an array of clients in complex Chapter 11 cases and demonstrates additional capabilities in Chapter 7 filings. Also highly regarded for its expertise in out-of-court restructurings. Noted for its representation of debtors, lenders and creditor committees, and maintains a fine track record for its work in the energy, retail and manufacturing sectors. Experienced at handling bankruptcy-related litigation.

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Work Highlights

Potter Anderson & Corroon served as co-counsel to the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of Clovis Oncology.

Strengths

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"Potter Anderson has exceptional professionals who are responsive, thorough and proactive."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"The team are practical and commercial. They're good at keeping up and not letting anything slip through the cracks."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"Potter Anderson has exceptional professionals who are responsive, thorough and proactive."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"The team are practical and commercial. They're good at keeping up and not letting anything slip through the cracks."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jeremy W Ryan

Band 2

Jeremy Ryan is held in high regard for his expert bankruptcy practice, which includes handling Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings for debtors, creditors and lenders. His experience includes advising on cases involving financial fraud.

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L Katherine Good

Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Band 2

Katherine Good serves as co-head of the firm's bankruptcy team. She acts for debtors and creditors across a range of industries, with recent work in the retail, finance and health care sectors.

"She was fully engaged and provided creative ideas in a complex matter."

"She is very knowledgeable in the restructuring world. She has a no-nonsense approach and can handle anything thrown at her with ease."

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Christopher M. Samis

Band 3

Christopher Samis brings extensive creditor-side experience to the team, and is a fine choice of counsel for committees in a range of proceedings. He also often represents purchasers of distressed companies.

"Chris is an excellent and pragmatic problem-solver with a mastery of the Delaware legal market."

"He is very involved in complex matters and provides creative ideas. He is very responsive and always gets back to me effectively."

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M Blake Cleary

Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Band 3

Blake Cleary continues to act on impressive Chapter 11 cases. His expertise on restructuring matters is highly sought after by distressed companies and is complemented by his broader experience in creditor-side mandates.

"Blake is a highly pragmatic and effective lawyer with a knack for negotiation, and a persuasive and commanding court room demeanor."

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Aaron Stulman

Up and Coming

Aaron Stulman maintains a growing restructuring practice. He represents debtors, creditors and official and ad hoc committees in a range of in and out-of-court proceedings.

"He is very persuasive in court and has fantastic client service."

"Aaron is a really good advocate and is pleasant to work with."

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Stephen McNeill

Up and Coming

Stephen McNeill is known for representing both national and regional clients in complex bankruptcy proceedings. Stephen represents debtors, lenders, creditors and committees.

"He is a great communicator and he negotiates successful outcomes."

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