USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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The Corporate Restructuring Group at Skadden provides innovative solutions to clients involved in distressed company situations, which allow clients to minimize costs, enhance value and properly position themselves for the future.
We represent troubled companies, their boards, management, owners, creditors, lenders, investors and acquirors handling restructurings in and out of court, financial recapitalizations, business reorganizations, acquisitions and liquidations. Our lawyers also advise on insolvency issues in corporate and financing transactions and on all aspects of distressed debt trading and securities issues. A substantial aspect of our practice focuses on avoiding or mitigating the adverse effects of liquidity or other crises through contingency planning and helping companies overcome the inertia of a downward spiral while they still have alternatives to bankruptcy. In addition, our presence in Europe, Asia and South America allows us to address clients’ needs in the context of insolvency and bankruptcy regimes around the world.
Our Corporate Restructuring Group consistently has been recognized by peers and restructuring professionals as one of the top practices in the world. Skadden was named Corporate Restructuring Team of the Year by The American Lawyer and Legal Week at the 2017 Transatlantic Legal Awards, as well as U.S. News — Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year for its Corporate Restructuring Group as part of the publication’s 2017 “Best Law Firms” survey.
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Skadden is a powerhouse in the Illinois bankruptcy space, recognized for its representation of companies, creditors and investors in connection with restructurings and reorganizations. Offers a strong track record in matters with a cross-border component. Particularly prominent in matters pertaining to the oil and gas industry.
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Skadden has a highly consultative and commercial approach and provide very sophisticated advice. They constantly look for ways to get to the best result with minimum drama.
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He is a very good attorney; knowledgeable, responsive and practical.
Matt has a calm and patient demeanor that belies an ability to be tough when needed.
Ron is just fabulous; he is curious about everything and has insightful questions that open up new possibilities. He is a passionate advocate who also manages expectations well.
He is very business-oriented and a very strong technical lawyer. He is very adept at managing complex debt finance instruments.
Ron is a brilliant restructuring strategist with an incredibly calm demeanor. He filters out the noise and focuses on the core issues. He is very reliable and practical.
James is very responsive and his key skills lie in his problem-solving and overall vision.
He knows restructuring and is highly experienced; he can draw on examples from other restructurings and talk a board through alternatives.
He is very commercial, level-headed and really smart.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Matt Murphy
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Delaware
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