Ranking tables

Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

Louisiana

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 2

Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC 4 Years Ranked
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP 4 Years Ranked
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Band 3

Adams & Reese 17 Years Ranked
Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC 15 Years Ranked
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett 11 Years Ranked
Liskow 15 Years Ranked
Heller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.

Senior Statespeople

Philip K "Kirk" Jones Jr Liskow20 Years Ranked
Douglas S DraperHeller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.
William E SteffesSteffes, Vingiello & McKenzie LLC

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Up and Coming

Brooke Altazan Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC2 Years Ranked
Lacey RochesterBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Laura AshleyKrebs Farley

Associates to watch

Coleman Torrans Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard2 Years Ranked
Michael LandisHeller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.

All Departments profiles

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Fishman Haygood LLP
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
Fishman Haygood LLP has a respected bankruptcy and restructuring team offering experience across a range of proceedings. The firm draws on significant in-house skill in areas such as M&A and finance, acting for both creditors and debtors in the full spectrum of distressed issues.
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Jones Walker LLP
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
Jones Walker LLP represents clients with interests in a variety of economic sectors, including real estate, automotive and energy. Known for its particular experience in creditor-side bankruptcy work and the handling of Chapter 11 cases, the firm also excels in consumer-related disputes. It has an impressive regional footprint and a strong presence across the Southeastern USA.
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Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard fields a well-regarded group, specializing in bankruptcy and restructuring mandates in the maritime and energy arenas. The team acts for creditors' committees and debtors as well as banks and other lenders, and possesses a fine track record in Chapter 11 proceedings and major reorganizations.
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Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC is a highly regarded boutique firm with notable experience in both courtroom and out-of-court proceedings. The firm is particularly expert in debtor-side Chapter 11 work, while also offering experience in acting for creditors' committees and trustees. The team's areas of focus also include wider litigation and distressed transactions.
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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP demonstrates substantial expertise across a range of bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency issues. The firm is noted for its significant courtroom experience, as well as its strength in the energy sector. Its experience includes large-scale Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed transactions.
On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.
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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 2
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Adams & Reese
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
Recognized for its experience in a variety of different bankruptcy cases, Adams and Reese LLP advises companies from a wide range of industry sectors. The team is able to handle complex Chapter 11 filings and related litigation on behalf of creditors, debtors and trustees. It regularly represents banks and other creditors in bankruptcy matters in the oil and gas sector.
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Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC has a compact group that is recognized as a particularly strong choice for representing creditors. The firm has longstanding relationships with clients in the energy industry and a number of institutional lenders, and particular strength in the New Orleans market.
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Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett represent debtors and creditors for clients in the energy, construction, and maritime sectors.
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Liskow
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
Known for its experience in representing major players in the oil and gas industry, the team at Liskow focuses on advising creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. The group has particular strength in bankruptcy litigation but also handles Chapter 11 cases.
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Heller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2024 | Band 3
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