Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
Band 3
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+1 973 286 1200About
Provided by Cozen O'Connor
Cozen O’Connor’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Practice represents clients in a broad range of commercial litigation and transactional matters. Our attorneys have a particular focus on domestic and international insolvency, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, out-of-court restructurings, and reorganization. Recognizing that the adversarial and competitive business environment requires increasingly creative strategies to avert serious financial difficulties, members of Cozen O’Connor’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Practice are also often called upon to act as key advisors in the structuring of business and real estate transactions.
Our practice is dedicated to helping guide and advance the bankruptcy sector. We actively serve in leadership roles in the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers. Members of our group have previously served as president of both organizations. Mark E. Felger, co-chair of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Practice, is a co-author and editor of the ABI’s Representing the Creditors’ Committee: A Guide for Practitioners and recently served as the co-chair of the Unsecured Trade Creditors’ Committee. In addition, he is the immediate past president and chairman of the board for the Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. Mark also serves on the Delaware Bankruptcy Court’s Local Rules Committee and the Board of the American Board Certification.
Chambers Review
Cozen O'Connor is home to a growing bankruptcy practice with experience advising debtors, creditors and trustees. Represents clients on both litigious and transactional matters and operates within the healthcare, hospitality and insurance sectors, among others. Particular expertise in restructurings and Chapter 11 cases.
Work Highlights
- Cozen O'Connor represented Fleet Feet in connection with the Olympia Sports Chapter 11 cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a deep bench of professionals who provide an excellent and responsive service."
"The firm has a deep bench of professionals who provide an excellent and responsive service."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Felger is frequently sought after by distressed companies for his extensive knowledge of restructuring and liquidation proceedings. He is particularly experienced in handling Chapter 11 cases. He cochairs the firm's bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring group.
"He is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. His work ethic and attention to detail are superior, and he is a forceful and effective advocate for his client."