About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

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. Highly regarded for representing debtors, creditors' committees and purchasers in both lead and local counsel roles. 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. Represents clients from an array of business sectors, including manufacturing and retail companies.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • Troutman Pepper Locke LLP served as co-counsel to the Christmas Tree Shops in their Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David M Fournier
1
David M Fournier
1
Band 1
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.
"David is smart, thoughtful and responsive. He provides substantive and strategic advice."
"He is always reasonable and respectful. He is good at collaborating, and strategizes in an insightful and collaborative manner."
"He is an outstanding lawyer and a pleasure to work with."
Evelyn J. Meltzer
3
Evelyn J. Meltzer
3
Band 3
Evelyn Meltzer has established a solid bankruptcy practice which focuses on assisting distressed companies as well as creditors' committees on a range of legal matters, including litigation.
"Her strategic vision, legal skills, and detailed knowledge is impressive."
"Evelyn is extremely knowledgeable. She is clear and concise."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Delaware

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

David M Fournier
1
David M Fournier
1
Band 1
Evelyn J. Meltzer
3
Evelyn J. Meltzer
3
Band 3

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