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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.

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Band 1

  1. Jones Walker LLP
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    Jones Walker LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Jones Walker LLP has a strong bench of bankruptcy specialists with leading experience in state and federal proceedings. The law firm houses significant in-house litigation capabilities that see it act on a range of adversary proceedings. It acts for debtors from a range of industries, as well as representing creditors' committees, trustees and DIP lenders. The team frequently handles cross-border mandates, including those with parallel regulatory proceedings.

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Band 2

  1. Butler Snow LLP
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    Butler Snow LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Butler Snow LLP holds a respected bankruptcy practice with notable experience in both debtor and creditor-side representations. The law firm advises on matters such as Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings, as well as related adversary proceedings. Its expertise also includes noncontentious mandates such as Section 363 transactions and workouts.

  2. Phelps Dunbar LLP
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    Phelps Dunbar LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Phelps Dunbar LLP houses a capable team which frequently intervenes in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy filings. The team advises on asset sales and restructuring, including debt structuring and recovery. The law firm also has a bankruptcy litigation capacity. Its clientele includes banks and insurers.