LAWYER PROFILE
Michael J Merchant

Michael J Merchant

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring
  • Career

    A “very skilled” practitioner who is “everything a lawyer should be—thoughtful, strategic, supportive, and hard-working” (Chambers USA), Mike Merchant is vice chair of the Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Department. Mike represents the full range of participants in bankruptcy cases and corporate restructurings, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, official and unofficial committees, and acquirers of distressed assets. “Responsive and resourceful,” clients report that Mike “has great rapport with his peers and is a creative solution provider” (Chambers USA).

    Mike has represented clients from a variety of different business segments, including bank holding companies, subprime lenders, telecommunications companies, and businesses in the retail and manufacturing sector. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association, and the American Bar Association.

    Professional Memberships

    • American Bankruptcy Institute, Business Reorganization and Asset Sales Committees
    • St. Thomas More Society, Executive Committee
    • Chambers Review

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      Chambers Guide to the USA

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

      Band 2
      Band 2

      Individual Editorial

      Michael Merchant is a fine choice of attorney for large-scale Chapter 11 reorganisations. He draws on broad experience in matters involving distressed assets, including Section 363 transactions.

      Strengths

      Provided by Chambers

      • Mike is an absolute pleasure to work with, and clients love him.

        Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
      • Mike is experienced and effective.

        Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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