Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Band 5
Email address
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+1 215 981 4000About
Provided by Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper’s integrated network includes more than 50 bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys who counsel clients on reorganizations, bankruptcies, restructurings, workouts, and buyouts. Our team’s focus is nationwide, with regular appearances in bankruptcy courts throughout the country.
As reflected in our representation of major depository institutions including Ally Financial, Capital One, and IDB Bank, we have a leading creditors’ rights practice experienced in mortgage servicing, health care, media, diamond, , hospitality, airlines, and transportation industries, among others. In the renewable energy sector, we utilize our restructuring experience to represent high-profile lender clients in the enforcement of loan obligations and state and federal litigation We are known for large, complex chapter 11 representations and other high-end bankruptcy matters, including PG&E’s chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Our strong cross-border practice allows us to regularly represent foreign clients in connection with U.S. litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. Other representative clients include Allstate Insurance Company, BNSF Railway Co., Nestlé USA, Delta Air Lines, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and Southern Power Company.
Chambers Review
Troutman Pepper offers a respected team in the Pennsylvania marketplace, handling complex restructurings and distressed sales and acquisitions. It remains a go-to practice for large corporations in the real estate, energy and healthcare sectors. The team represents both creditors and debtors in high-value restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Troutman Pepper represented Lordstown Motors Corp, as the creditors' committee, in a Chapter 11 case involving a EV truck manufacturing company facing litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Troutman Pepper has a deep bench."
"Troutman Pepper is very responsive."
"Troutman Pepper has great knowledge of bankruptcy law and a strong ability to negotiate with creditors."
"Troutman Pepper has a deep bench."
"Troutman Pepper is very responsive."
"Troutman Pepper has great knowledge of bankruptcy law and a strong ability to negotiate with creditors."
Notable Practitioners
Francis Lawall is co-head of the bankruptcy and restructuring department at Troutman Pepper. He regularly represents clients in bankruptcy litigation and workouts, frequently advising heavy industry clients.
"Francis provides outstanding service, communication and responsiveness. He is a trusted adviser whose opinion is highly valued."