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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

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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.

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Band 1
  1. Fishman Haygood LLP
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    Fishman Haygood LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Fishman Haygood represented the Chapter 11 trustee for Dwayne M. Murray, the owner of six apartment complexes in the New Orleans metro area, in bankruptcy proceedings that also concerned significant insurance claims stemming from Hurricane Ida, vandalism, theft, and fires that will need to be resolved on behalf of the debtors’ estates.
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  2. Jones Walker LLP
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    Jones Walker LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Jones Walker LLP represents clients with interests in a variety of economic sectors, including real estate, automotive, energy and utilities. 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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  3. Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
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    Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 | 7 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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Band 2
  1. Locke Lord LLP
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    Locke Lord LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Locke Lord 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.
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  2. Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC
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    Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 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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  3. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Adams and Reese LLP
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    Adams and Reese LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 | 16 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, purchasers and trustees. It regularly represents banks and other creditors in bankruptcy matters in the oil and gas sector.
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  2. Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC
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    Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 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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  3. Liskow
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    Liskow
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 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 and business restructuring.
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  4. McGlinchey Stafford
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    McGlinchey Stafford
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    McGlinchey Stafford is regularly involved in providing counsel to banks and other financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings. The firm handles loan workouts and distressed asset sales, in addition to providing counsel in Chapter 11 and 7 filings. It is also noted for its handling of foreclosures for maritime financiers and heavy equipment manufacturers, among other clients.
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  5. Heller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3
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