Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 5
Contact number
+1 312 876 8000About
Provided by Dentons
Dentons’ Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy group is full-service and global, with experience in a number of economic sectors and on behalf of a wide range of clients, including debtors and potential debtors; official and ad hoc committees; secured and unsecured creditors, including real estate lenders and servicers; bankruptcy trustees; and distressed-asset purchasers. Our lawyers' experience covers every aspect of bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors’ rights representation, and includes some of the largest and most complex cases. We advise clients as to their best option in a particular situation and are equally at home handling an out-of-court workout scenario or commencing or defending a debtor case or adversary proceeding.
Dentons fields sectoral strengths in healthcare, energy, mining, municipal, manufacturing/auto, insurance and financial services. We are also handling multiple matters for several financial services clients with whom we have strong relationships.
With more than 300 lawyers across more than 70 locations, combined with the resources of the world’s largest law firm, our practice is able to handle complex bankruptcy-related matters throughout the US, as well as cross-border matters and Chapter 15 cases.
Chambers Review
Handles all aspects of bankruptcy law, including Chapter 11 reorganizations, workouts and restructurings. Also offers strength in asbestos bankruptcies and transactional work. A huge international footprint lends the team the capacity to handle cross-border work. Counts technology companies on its client roster.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented Travelers Indemnity Company, and its affiliates, in numerous bankruptcy cases of Catholic dioceses and archdioceses across the country.
Strengths
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"They provide an excellent command of the law, great advice on strategic options and opportunities, and very good execution."
"They understand the various people at the table, their incentives and what we can do to put ourselves in the best position."
"They provide an excellent command of the law, great advice on strategic options and opportunities, and very good execution."
"They understand the various people at the table, their incentives and what we can do to put ourselves in the best position."
Notable Practitioners
Jill Nicholson acts for clients including debtors and secured lenders on bankruptcy matters. She often handles workouts and Chapter 11 filings.
"She has always been extremely responsive to her clients' needs."
Robert Richards represents clients in a range of bankruptcy mandates. His practice covers Chapter 11 proceedings as well as out-of-court restructurings and related transactions.
"Robert has been extremely responsive to our needs and is knowledgeable about the relevant laws pertaining to our situation. He has been instrumental in putting us in the best position for the best outcome."
"Robert is a trusted resource for legal advice, execution and business risk management. He is just a fantastic lawyer and trusted adviser."