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 - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP 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.

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

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • The team represented Lordstown Motors Corp, as the creditors' committee, in a Chapter 11 case involving a EV truck manufacturing company facing litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francis J Lawall
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Francis J Lawall
2
Band 2
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."

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Francis J Lawall
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Francis J Lawall
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