Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
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 recognized for its strong bondholder and indenture trustee practice. Provides significant expertise in Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases. Operates across a variety of sectors, including energy and telecommunications.
Work Highlights
- Faegre Drinker represented Citadel as a creditor in connection with the restructuring of Serta Simmons Bedding.
Notable Practitioners
James Millar is frequently called upon by bondholders for representation in high-profile bankruptcy matters. He has particular expertise in matters concerning the oil and gas sector.
"Jim is just brilliant."
"He provides a superb service and positions us well in terms of the larger strategic picture."
"He's very smart, creative and thoughtful. He's creative, good on his feet and a good tactician."