Band 3
Provided by Matthew Cavenaugh
Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery; Trial & Appellate Litigation
Matthew Cavenaugh is a trial lawyer who focuses on complex business bankruptcy litigation.
A seasoned actor and former judicial law clerk, Matt understands the importance of communicating complex legal arguments with clarity and conviction – both in and out of court. From the moment a client steps in the door until closing argument, Matt uses his distinctive talents for storytelling, humor, and creativity to persuasively and fiercely advocate for his clients.
Matt is at home in bankruptcy court, where he regularly represents secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees, third-party purchasers and other interest holders in a wide variety of insolvency and restructuring matters. Matt has extensive experience representing third-party purchasers of assets through Chapter 11 reorganizations, including oil & gas and intellectual property assets. In addition to bankruptcy litigation, he has extensive experience pursuing and litigating corporate fraud claims.
Prior to joining Jackson Walker, Matt served over two years as judicial law clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judges Wesley W. Steen and Judge Marvin Isgur (SDTX).
Houston Association of Young Bankruptcy Lawyers, President, 2016-2017
American Bankruptcy Institute
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
Moller-Foltz American Inns of Court
Globalaw Leadership Programme, Past Participant
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Cavenaugh routinely represents large companies in the energy and retail sectors in bankruptcy matters. He is particularly well equipped to handle Chapter 11 proceedings.
Provided by Chambers
"Matthew is great to work with and puts client service first."
"Matthew possesses the gravitas to achieve results in the courtroom and during commercial negotiations."
"Matthew provides great insight on many technical issues."
"Matthew is great to work with and puts client service first."
"Matthew possesses the gravitas to achieve results in the courtroom and during commercial negotiations."
"Matthew provides great insight on many technical issues."
