Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Tennessee
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Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Bankruptcy/Restructuring Practice Summary
Our attorneys have been involved in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, including pre-bankruptcy negotiations, confirmation of Chapter 11 plans of reorganization, investigation and litigation of preferences, fraudulent transfers, and other potential estate causes of actions, including breach of duty claims against directors and officers and deepening insolvency claims.
Our broad range of clients includes:
- Individual lenders.
- Banks, insurance companies, finance companies and other institutional lenders.
- Equity holders and joint venturers in financially distressed companies.
- Boards of distressed businesses.
- Persons seeking to invest in troubled businesses or to acquire assets or entire businesses from a distressed or bankrupt seller.
- Receivers, case trustees and post confirmation fiduciaries.
- Lessors and lessees of real estate, equipment and intellectual property.
- Unsecured creditors’ committees.
- Publicly traded companies in Chapter 11.
Our attorneys also handle a variety of commercial litigation matters that arise in bankruptcy proceedings or in state or federal courts involving creditor-debtor relations or lender liability issues.
Our attorneys have represented numerous purchasers of distressed assets out of bankruptcy proceedings in many industries, including several hospital acquisitions.
Chambers Review
Bass, Berry & Sims houses a successful team of established bankruptcy practitioners with expertise in restructurings and court proceedings. Clients include business debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and purchasers of assets. It often acts on distressed matters in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Work Highlights
- Bass, Berry & Sims advised American Physician Partners (APP) in its Chapter 11 filing in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a balanced practice in all areas of bankruptcy and restructuring. I would say that their strongest points are the experience that they bring and the depth of their attorneys."
"They have a balanced practice in all areas of bankruptcy and restructuring. I would say that their strongest points are the experience that they bring and the depth of their attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Gabbert fields over 40 years' experience in handling bankruptcy and restructuring matters. His client base includes both business debtors and creditors.
"Craig is a very experienced attorney."
Glenn Rose frequently acts on matters in the healthcare sector. He is particularly active on reorganizations and bankruptcy-related matters for hospitals.
"Glenn Rose is an excellent restructuring attorney with a tremendous reputation."
Paul Jennings is an accomplished lawyer based in Nashville. He is adept at representing creditors, debtors, trustees and other parties in restructurings and bankruptcy filings.
"Paul Jennings is very experienced in all areas and easy to work with. He's well respected by judges."
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