Ranking tables

Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

Mississippi

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. Jones Walker LLP
    Jones Walker LLP 6 Years Ranked
  2. Butler Snow LLP
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Stephen W RosenblattButler Snow LLP
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Christopher R MadduxButler Snow LLP
1

Band 1

  1. Jeffrey Barber
    Jeffrey Barber Jones Walker LLP7 Years Ranked
  2. Kristina Johnson
    Kristina Johnson Jones Walker LLP7 Years Ranked
  3. Craig M GenoThe Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC
  4. Douglas C. NobleMcCraney Montagnet Quin & Noble PLLC
2

Band 2

  1. Andrew PhillipsMitchell, McNutt & Sams PA
  2. Derek HendersonDerek A Henderson Attorney
3

Band 3

  1. Jim F. Spencer, Jr.
    Jim F. Spencer, Jr. Watkins & Eager PLLC9 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher MeredithCopeland Cook Taylor & Bush, A Professional Association
  3. J. Walter Newman IVNewman & Newman

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Jones Walker LLP
    1
    Jones Walker LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jones Walker LLP has a strong bench of bankruptcy specialists with leading experience in state and federal proceedings. Houses significant in-house litigation capabilities that see it act on a range of adversary proceedings. Acts for debtors from a range of industries, as well as representing creditors' committees, trustees and DIP lenders. Frequently handles cross-border mandates, including those with parallel regulatory proceedings.
  2. Butler Snow LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1