About
Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Faegre Drinker finance and restructuring attorneys work to find creative and cost-effective solutions with strategic legal counsel on the full range of financial matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings and related litigation matters. We help lenders and borrowers negotiate and structure credit arrangements, and we document and facilitate the successful launch of cash flow and secured credit facilities, including those secured by unusual assets. Clients also turn to us when they are experiencing financial troubles or their borrowers, customers or counterparties go into financial distress. We provide an integrated approach to bankruptcy proceedings, commercial workouts, refinancings and other out-of-court debt restructurings. We also represent investors and indenture trustees in restructuring bond indebtedness both in and out of Chapter 11 proceedings, and provide counsel to investors, servicers and other transaction parties in connection with defaulted securitization and corporate trust transactions.
Chambers Review
Faegre Drinker is well regarded for its experience in the restructuring and insolvency space. The team is sought for its expertise handling of Chapter 11 proceedings, and extensive representation of debtors, creditors and investment funds, among others. The firm is noted for its ability to leverage corporate restructuring expertise across its offices globally.
Work Highlights
- Faegre Drinker served as bankruptcy co-counsel to Johnson & Johnson in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy processes of Imerys Talc America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and supportive."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and supportive."
Notable Practitioners
Brett Fallon advises both debtors and creditors in transactions involving distressed assets, as well as contentious mandates. His client base spans a number of industries, from media and technology to healthcare.
Patrick Jackson is frequently called upon to handle both bankruptcy litigation and out-of-court workouts.
"Patrick handles complex issues, and utilizes his great initiative and knowledge."
Ian Bambrick is often called upon to assist clients through Chapter 11 proceedings. He offers counsel to debtors, lenders and independent directors.
"He is very good at speaking to the client in an understandable way so as to ensure they are prepared. He was terrific."
"Ian has outstanding client service. He demonstrates competence and expertise to the client and advisors, and is an excellent communicator and problem-solver."