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Peter Roberts

Peter Roberts

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

Pete represents clients in all matters of commercial insolvency, including bankruptcies, workouts, receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, UCC Article 9 sales, and related litigation. He develops workout strategies for debtors and creditors, formulates and executes plans of reorganization, navigates asset sales in distressed situations, and litigates cases in state and federal courts. He has extensive trial and appellate experience, including several appeals before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Pete typically works with debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, equity receivers, assignees for the benefit of creditors, prospective buyers of distressed assets, financial institutions, equipment lessors, landlords, and trade creditors. His clients come from a range of industries, including construction, health care, lending, manufacturing, real estate, retailing, wholesaling, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, trucking, and biotechnology.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

American Bankruptcy Institute

American College of Bankruptcy

Chair, Bankruptcy Committee of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association

The Lawyers Club of Chicago

Turnaround Management Association

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Peter Roberts of Seyfarth Shaw is noted in the market for his wealth of experience in the full range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He advises on workouts and distressed transactions, as well as representing clients in trials and appeals.

Strengths

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  • He is very bright and a good negotiator.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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