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USA Hawaii Bankruptcy/Restructuring

The focus is on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring and the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganized or go into liquidation. Also, especially in the current economic environment, the chapter includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors` committees, bondholders, insurers, directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to transactional work, bankruptcy also covers any related litigation, such as disputes between such parties in connection with distressed companies and Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 processes.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1
  1. Choi & Ito
  2. Klevansky Piper LLP
2
Band 2
  1. Cades Schutte LLP
    Cades Schutte LLP 17 Years Ranked
  2. Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation 17 Years Ranked
  3. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  4. O'Connor Playdon Guben & Inouye LLP
3
Band 3
  1. Dentons
    Dentons 2 Years Ranked
  2. Carlsmith Ball LLP
  3. Kessner Umebayashi Bain & Matsunaga
  4. Rush Moore LLP
  5. Tsugawa Lau & Muzzi

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. Choi & Ito
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 1
  2. Klevansky Piper LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Cades Schutte LLP
    2
    Cades Schutte LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Cades Schutte has a respected Hawaii-based legal team advising lenders and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings. Particularly adept at advising local landlords on large bankruptcy cases involving properties. Notable capabilities range from assisting with restructuring and workouts to acting on loan defaults. Represents domestic and international clients from a variety of industries. Offers particular experience in distressed proceedings arising from the real estate space.
  2. Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    2
    Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Case Lombardi is a well-regarded legal practice based in Honolulu, skilled at representing creditors and trustees in restructuring, liquidations and Chapter 11 proceedings. Clients benefit from the firm's real estate expertise during foreclosure cases, as well as from its considerable courtroom experience. Also adept at out-of-court restructurings and workout negotiations. Regularly active handling claims and preference litigation, as well as collections and receiverships. Maintains a robust practice in the bankruptcy space, most notably with its expansive coverage ranging from foreclosure to creditor-debtor relationships.
  3. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 2
  4. O'Connor Playdon Guben & Inouye LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. Dentons
    3
    Dentons
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Based in Honolulu, Dentons has a recognized legal team in Hawaii with a strong bench of litigators holding notable experience in contentious bankruptcy proceedings. Particularly noted for its representation of creditors and trustees, including in large-scale Chapter 11 cases. Expertise also includes advising commercial landlords on proceedings on tenant-related bankruptcy matters.
  2. Carlsmith Ball LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 3
  3. Kessner Umebayashi Bain & Matsunaga
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 3
  4. Rush Moore LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 3
  5. Tsugawa Lau & Muzzi
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2022 | Band 3