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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Delaware


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Clients impacted by distressed situations rely on our know-how to enforce their rights and maximize value. Our deep understanding of pre- and post-insolvency issues from every stakeholder’s perspective enables us to help our clients prevent and prepare for a financial crisis and, when needed, serve as trusted advisors to respond effectively to financial distress.

We provide clients with creative solutions in bankruptcy and restructuring matters that prioritize recovery or return on investment. Because our bankruptcy team works closely with our finance and corporate attorneys, we understand the underpinnings of financial and corporate transactions and offer tools to reduce crises or prevent them from arising.

Our attorneys regularly advise premier financial institutions, institutional investors, private and non-bank lenders, equity sponsors, portfolio companies, debt and equity investors, boards of directors and managers, indenture trustees and other fiduciaries, CMBS special servicers, asset purchasers, insurers, and sureties in connection with a broad variety of restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency matters. We advise and represent all parts of the capital structure in a wide range of special situations, including distress-related litigation, transactional and governance issues.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is an excellent practice covering the entire gamut of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The firm is highly regarded for representing debtors, creditors' committees and purchasers in both lead and local counsel roles. It advises on out-of-court restructurings as well as complex Chapter 11 cases. Able to draw on broader litigation strength to advise on contentious mandates, Troutman Pepper Locke represents clients from an array of business sectors, including manufacturing and retail companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke LLP represented the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in the Chapter 11 case of Corvias Campus Living pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Strengths

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  • The Troutman team is practical and results-oriented in its excellent client advocacy.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Troutman Pepper Locke has a very experienced and extremely knowledgeable group that does a good job marshalling evidence and developing strategy.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • The team is thorough and able to distill complex legal concepts into easily understandable options.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David M Fournier
    Band 1David M Fournier

    David M Fournier

    David Fournier is a prominent bankruptcy practitioner who advises an array of high-profile debtors, lenders and asset purchasers in bankruptcy proceedings. He is also sought after to advise on litigation arising from bankruptcy.

  • Band 3Evelyn J. Meltzer
    Band 3Evelyn J. Meltzer

    Evelyn J. Meltzer

    Evelyn Meltzer has established a solid bankruptcy practice that focuses on assisting distressed companies, as well as creditors' committees, in a range of legal matters including litigation.

    • She is highly knowledgeable, extremely reliable and consistently delivers advice and solutions that are both practical and well-considered.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Evelyn's has earned our trust through a consistent track record of delivering results with diligence and care. I have complete confidence in her judgment and value her guidance as a trusted adviser.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

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Delaware

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