Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Florida: South
What the team is known for
Bast Amron is a litigation boutique with an impressive bankruptcy and restructuring practice. The team punches above its weight in its representation of debtors, creditors, creditors' committees and fiduciaries. Its practitioners advise on a strong mix of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings, as well as directors' and officers' liability matters. The team has sector-specific experience in the technology, energy and entertainment industries. The firm is frequently engaged by non-US clients for cross-border mandates.
Strengths
"Bast Amron are very responsive, very trustworthy and very good."
"They are always on point and efficient with their time. They provide a steady and transparent flow of information."
Work highlights
The firm represented Cinemex in its Chapter 11 reorganization following COVID-19-related issues.
Notable practitioners
Joint head of department Brett Amron is an experienced litigator who is recognized for his skill in contentious bankruptcy claims and investigations. He focuses his practice on matters involving director and officer liability, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership and shareholder disputes, and recovery of preferential and fraudulent transfers. "Brett is innovative. He is a smart lawyer who is intellectually curious and finds the smartest way to approach a situation." "Brett is very responsive and detail-oriented when dealing with issues."
Jeffrey Bast co-heads the department and is noted for his ability to represent debtors and creditors' committees in contentious and noncontentious bankruptcy cases. "Jeff has been great to collaborate with." "Jeffrey Bast is unique and takes innovate approaches. He has a lot of big case experience, which gives him the ability to take on large bankruptcy matters."
Scott Brown garners recognition for his work as a Panel Chapter 7 trustee and in other fiduciary positions including receiver and examiner. He also represents both state and Federal Court fiduciaries in complex insolvency proceedings, and has served as a mediator in insolvency matters.
Dana Quick has a burgeoning practice in the space. She is noted for her ability to represent trustees, creditors and debtors in complex proceedings.
