Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 3
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+1 216 622 8200About
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers collaborate with clients to structure successful solutions to complex restructuring engagements that meet the client’s objectives. Calfee lawyers represent all the major constituencies in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts, including debtors, creditors’ committees, unsecured creditors, trustees, debtholders, asset and debt purchasers, and financial institutions.
Because restructuring matters transcend many legal disciplines, Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers work seamlessly with lawyers in other practice areas, including Corporate and Finance, Commercial Lending, Public Finance, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations, and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, to coordinate efforts and tailor comprehensive solutions for clients.
Moreover, Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency practice, which includes a former general counsel to two national retailers, has extensive business and legal experience in the distressed retail space, having represented retailers, lenders, creditors’ committees, mall owners/landlords, and foreign and domestic vendors.
Direct experience includes representing:
- Debtors (in and out of court)
- Unsecured Creditors’ Committees
- Special Interest Committees
- Trustees (in and out of court)
- Lenders
- Receivers (state and federal)
- Asset Purchasers and Investors
- Buyers and Sellers of Distressed Assets
Chambers Review
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP has a notable bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Ohio, with offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. The team represents a varied clientele, including manufacturers, banks and private equity firms, in insolvency proceedings and debt restructurings. The firm is also well versed in Chapter 11 cases.
Work Highlights
- Calfee advised global manufacturer Mettler Toledo International in developing the company's strategy for responding to distressed and insolvent customers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very efficient, thorough and sophisticated. Their experience enables the lawyers to handle matters very quickly."
"The team is very efficient, thorough and sophisticated. Their experience enables the lawyers to handle matters very quickly."
Notable Practitioners
James Lawniczak offers over four decades of experience in high-stakes corporate bankruptcies, including notable strength in restructuring plans, workouts, refinancing and transactional work. He is held in particular high esteem for his experience in the retail and industrial sectors.
"James is the dean of bankruptcy lawyers in Cleveland. He is a prolific writer and advisor to bankruptcy judges."
Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Ann Seger
Brad Liu
Brian McMahon
Head of Department
H. Jeffrey Schwartz
Head of Department
Ronald McMillan
Industries
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Aviation
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
Food and Beverage
Health Care
International
Manufacturing and Industrial
Private and Family-Owned Businesses
Public Companies
Retail and Consumer Products