Ranking tables
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Robin Russell Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP15 Years Ranked- Robin PhelanRobin Phelan Law
Band 1
Alfredo R Pérez Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP22 Years Ranked
Charles Beckham Jr Haynes and Boone, LLP22 Years Ranked
Charles R Gibbs McDermott Will & Emery LLP22 Years Ranked
Gregory M Gordon Jones Day18 Years Ranked
John Higgins Porter Hedges LLP19 Years Ranked- Louis R Strubeck O'Melveny & Myers LLP22 Years Ranked
Sarah Schultz Akin12 Years Ranked
Toby L Gerber Norton Rose Fulbright20 Years Ranked
William A. "Trey" Wood III Bracewell LLP16 Years Ranked
William Wallander Vinson & Elkins LLP21 Years Ranked- Deborah WilliamsonDykema Gossett PLLC
Band 2
David M Bennett Holland & Knight LLP21 Years Ranked
Holland N O'Neil Foley & Lardner LLP21 Years Ranked
Ian Peck Haynes and Boone, LLP13 Years Ranked
Jason Brookner Gray Reed20 Years Ranked
John E Mitchell Katten10 Years Ranked
Joseph M Coleman Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC15 Years Ranked
Joshua Wolfshohl Porter Hedges LLP10 Years Ranked
Martin Sosland Butler Snow LLP22 Years Ranked
Omar Alaniz Reed Smith LLP10 Years Ranked
Paul E Heath Vinson & Elkins LLP18 Years Ranked
Timothy (Tad) A Davidson Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 3
Bruce Ruzinsky Jackson Walker LLP13 Years Ranked
C Luckey McDowell A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
Demetra Liggins McGuireWoods LLP3 Years Ranked
Eli Columbus Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
J Robert Forshey Forshey Prostok LLP16 Years Ranked
J. Frasher Murphy Haynes and Boone, LLP9 Years Ranked
James Prince Baker Botts L.L.P.16 Years Ranked
Jason L. Boland Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
Jeff Prostok Forshey Prostok LLP16 Years Ranked
John D Penn Perkins Coie LLP8 Years Ranked
Matthew Cavenaugh Jackson Walker LLP4 Years Ranked
Rakhee Patel Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
Stephen Pezanosky Haynes and Boone, LLP15 Years Ranked- Patrick J Neligan JrNeligan LLP
- Sander L EssermanStutzman, Bromberg, Esserman & Plifka
Band 4
David Parham Akerman LLP12 Years Ranked- Davor Rukavina Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC7 Years Ranked
Eric English Porter Hedges LLP6 Years Ranked
Hugh M. Ray, III Pillsbury6 Years Ranked
James Grogan Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked- Jay H Ong Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC4 Years Ranked
John P Melko Foley & Lardner LLP16 Years Ranked
Keith Miles Aurzada Reed Smith LLP4 Years Ranked- Marcus A Helt McDermott Will & Emery LLP5 Years Ranked
Mark Taylor Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked
Matthew S Okin Okin Adams Bartlett Curry LLP6 Years Ranked
Paul Moak Reed Smith LLP11 Years Ranked- Phillip L Lamberson Winstead PC12 Years Ranked
- Thomas A HowleyHowley Law PLLC
Band 5
Aaron Kaufman Gray Reed4 Years Ranked
David Weitman K&L Gates1 Years Ranked- Deborah Perry Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC2 Years Ranked
Duston McFaul Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
Gregory M Wilkes O'Melveny & Myers LLP3 Years Ranked
James J Lee Vinson & Elkins LLP21 Years Ranked
Jennifer Hardy Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
John Sparacino McKool Smith1 Years Ranked
Judith Ross Ross, Smith & Binford, PC17 Years Ranked
Kristian Gluck Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Marty Brimmage Jr Akin1 Years Ranked
Michael P Cooley Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
Michael Warner Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP12 Years Ranked
Philip Eisenberg Locke Lord LLP1 Years Ranked
Ryan Manns Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Shari Heyen Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked- Elizabeth FreemanThe Law office of Liz Freeman, PLLC
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Haynes and Boone, LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedHaynes and Boone is renowned for its work on complex bankruptcy and restructuring cases. Regularly advises on workouts and Chapter 11 matters. Able to offer tailored advice to local organizations, with particular expertise in matters relating to distressed oil and gas clients. Advises a wide range of parties, including debtors, creditors and buyers of distressed companies' assets and business operations. Client base includes manufacturers and retail companies.
1 Norton Rose FulbrightBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has an excellent bankruptcy and restructuring team that provides clients with high-quality counsel on a broad range of matters, including committee representations as well as valuation and solvency proceedings. Regularly works on contentious and noncontentious international restructurings as well as domestic Chapter 11 cases. Cross-border reorganization capabilities are enhanced by its groups in Europe, Canada and Australia. Acts for a range of clients, including international financial institutions and government-owned utility companies.
1 Vinson & Elkins LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP is home to a preeminent bankruptcy practice with a strong bench of specialist practitioners. Focuses on representing large multinational companies in the energy space. Regularly advises clients on Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. Experienced in debtor engagements, secured lender work and the representation of strategic buyers of distressed assets. Also known for representation of creditor interests, including single lenders and administrative agents.
Band 2
2 AkinBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedAkin is highly regarded for advising creditors and debtors on a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including litigation and distressed asset acquisitions. Frequently engaged on complex workouts and insolvencies in the energy sector. Sector expertise also covers healthcare, real estate and retail. Noted for its particular competence in assisting bondholders, with additional experience in representing creditors, debtors, liquidators and trustees.
2 Jones DayBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJones Day has a high-profile practice that works on complex restructurings and bankruptcy filings on behalf of blue-chip clients. Advises debtors, lenders and committees. Experienced in mass tort restructurings and resolving derivatives-related issues. Known for its strength in handling cross-border matters, as well as union, pension and retiree legacy issues. Expertise spans restructuring work concerning asbestos-related matters.
2 Porter Hedges LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedPorter Hedges LLP possesses strong capabilities in the energy and healthcare sectors. Excels at contentious and noncontentious reorganizations, as well as matters arising from the oil and gas industries. Also advises clients on Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Represents debtors, creditors, institutional lenders and investors, among others.
2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a debtor-focused restructuring and insolvency team. Regularly engaged on bankruptcies and reorganizations, and able to handle mandates with a cross-border element.
Band 3
3 Bracewell LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedBracewell LLP possesses notable strength in oil and gas bankruptcies involving local and national clients. Adept at handling workouts and Chapter 11 cases. Frequently engaged by institutional investors and commercial lenders, particularly in relation to work in the energy and shipping industries. Houses a respected bankruptcy litigation practice, acting for both creditors and debtors. Experienced in handling international restructurings.
3 Forshey Prostok LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedForshey Prostok LLP is a boutique firm delivering comprehensive bankruptcy and restructuring advice, with a strong presence in Fort Worth. Advises a wide range of clients on business disputes, including professional malpractice, shareholder disputes and fraud. Substantial experience in representing Chapter 11 debtors in the energy sector. Highlighted for its strength in advising debtors.
3 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises creditors and debtors on reorganizations, both in and out of court. The team provides corporate clients and independent board committees with risk guidance and is noted for its work in the energy sector, as well as for its experience in matters relating to the retail and banking industries.
3 Jackson Walker LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJackson Walker LLP represents a diverse client base across sectors including energy, real estate and healthcare. Frequently engaged on reorganizations, Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy litigation. Caseload ranges from complex corporate cases to liquidation proceedings for small businesses and individuals. Acts on behalf of creditors, debtors and asset purchasers, among others.
3 Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PCBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedMunsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC is well regarded locally and nationally for undertaking a wide variety of restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Expertise covers issues such as Chapter 11 cases and asset sales. Experienced in a number of sectors including energy, financial services and healthcare. Particular strength in cross-border insolvency. Advises clients such as creditors, debtors, committees, trustees and investors.
3 Reed Smith LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedReed Smith LLP boasts a significant bench of specialist bankruptcy practitioners with experience in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Frequently acts on behalf of clients in the energy and retail industries. Noted in particular for its impressive representation of creditors and investors.
Band 4
4 Baker Botts L.L.P.Bankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedBaker Botts maintains an active practice advising clients on reorganization cases and liquidations, with strength in related litigation. The team also has expertise in out-of-court workouts. Recognized for its work in the oil and gas sector, Baker Botts has notable experience in representing creditors, committees and asset acquirers. The expertise of the firm covers distressed asset acquisitions and dispositions.
4 Foley & Lardner LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedFoley & Lardner LLP is recognized for its expertise in the bankruptcy and restructuring field. Advises clients in the energy, healthcare and retail sectors on workouts, reorganizations and public debt restructuring. Additional expertise in distressed asset sale and contested Chapter 11 proceedings.
4 Gray ReedBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedGray Reed is a noteworthy Texas firm with significant experience in the full range of bankruptcy matters. Acts for a varied client base, including trustees, creditors and debtors.
4 Holland & Knight LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 4 | 23 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP has a capable bankruptcy practice with an established reputation for its frequent engagement on oil and gas reorganizations, especially upstream and midstream. Experience ranges from mid-sized regional bankruptcies to large-scale creditor representations. Areas of expertise include distressed asset transactions and lease disputes. Particularly active representing trustees and bondholders, as well as secured creditors, equity owners and company operators.
4 Kane Russell Coleman Logan PCBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedKane Russell Coleman Logan PC offers a strong creditors' committee practice that is active across the USA. Also notable for advising debtors, trustees and asset purchasers. Particular strength in pre-bankruptcy and out-of-court workouts. Experienced in defending fraudulent conveyance actions. Active in sectors such as healthcare, energy, real estate and retail.
4 Winstead PCBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedWinstead PC supports clients in a range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts. Works with commercial banks, asset-based lenders and lender syndicates, among others.
Band 5
5 A&O ShearmanBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedA&O Shearman is noted for its expertise in restructuring matters, both in and out of court. The firm regularly represents clients in the energy sector. On 1 May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
5 Akerman LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedAkerman LLP offers a notable practice that covers the full range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with particular expertise in litigation. Focused on work for creditors, with the ability to advise debtors. Client base also includes bondholders and trustees. Also well versed in commercial mortgage foreclosures, workouts and receiverships, as well as international insolvency transactions. Often works with clients active in the airline, manufacturing and energy sectors.
5 McDermott Will & Emery LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked"McDermott is a well-qualified law firm full of talented restructuring lawyers. The team has the capacity and skill to handle company-side, committee and lender matters, and their attorneys are accessible and take a collaborative approach."
5 O'Melveny & Myers LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked"The team complete projects and transactions in an efficient and timely manner, and added additional expertise to transactions seamlessly."
5 Okin Adams Bartlett Curry LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedOkin Adams Bartlett Curry is a capable team with notable expertise in bankruptcy litigation, Chapter 11 proceedings and workouts. The firm represents a diverse range of clients from industries including energy, shipping and retail.