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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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About

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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 - Louisiana

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP demonstrates substantial expertise across a range of bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency issues. The firm is noted for its significant courtroom experience, as well as its strength in the energy sector. Its experience includes large scale Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke acted for the official unsecured creditor committee in the

    bankruptcy of Seadrill Partners, and continue to manage the claims reconciliation process.

Strengths

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke are a very solid, fantastic firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rick Kuebel
    Band 1Rick Kuebel

    Rick Kuebel

    Rick Kuebel III frequently acts for clients on Chapter 11 cases, and is also well equipped to advise on transactions involving distressed assets and corporate restructuring. He is praised for his oil and gas sector expertise.
  • Band 3Brad Knapp
    Band 3Brad Knapp

    Brad Knapp

    Brad Knapp is noted for his bankruptcy practice, which includes particular experience in Chapter 11 proceedings. He brings to bear additional energy expertise and wider litigation capabilities.
  • Band 3Jason Marechal Cerise
    Band 3Jason Marechal Cerise

    Jason Marechal Cerise

    Jason Marechal Cerise is an experienced bankruptcy practitioner with particular expertise in representing clients in the energy sector.

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