About

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When facing financial uncertainty and distress, Foley’s Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice will help you limit losses and enhance value. Whether from the vantage of creditors seeking to maximize recoveries or debtors navigating unique challenges, Foley will partner with you to establish a clear and effective path forward.


With more than 60 restructuring professionals nationwide, Foley’s practice is among the largest and most robust in the nation, representing myriad creditor and debtor constituencies. Foley’s nationally recognized practice emphasizes practical solutions tailored to specific business needs.


Coupling business acumen and industry knowledge, Foley delivers thoughtful legal advice whether in a complex chapter 11, an out-of-court workout, state insolvency framework, creditors’ rights litigation, or strategic acquisition or divestiture. Foley will serve as your trusted advisor and work each step of the way to craft proactive strategies for loss mitigation and counterparty risk as well as realignment in financially distressed industries. We share your vision and understand your particular needs. This is why Foley has become the law firm of choice for many of the most difficult and challenging high-stakes restructuring matters in the United States.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Foley & Lardner LLP is recognized for its expertise in the bankruptcy and restructuring field. Advises clients in the energy, healthcare and retail sectors on workouts, reorganizations and public debt restructuring. Additional expertise in distressed asset sale and contested Chapter 11 proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley & Lardner LLP served as pre-bankruptcy counsel, and as special and conflicts counsel, to Brazos Electric Power Cooperative.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Holland N O'Neil
2
Holland N O'Neil
2
Band 2

Holland O'Neil is particularly adept at handling corporate restructuring work. She acts for a broad range of clients including creditors, debtors and trustees.

"Holland provides great insight and leadership skills."

John P Melko
4
John P Melko
4
Band 4

John Melko is highly experienced in advising on bankruptcies in the energy space. He is known for representing a range of clients, including financial institutions. He cochairs the firm's national bankruptcy and business reorganization practice.

"John is a knowledgeable and responsive lawyer who is able to explain the nuances of bankruptcy in a clear way. He always makes time to answer question."

Ranked Lawyers at
Foley & Lardner LLP

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Texas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Holland N O'Neil
2
Holland N O'Neil
2
Band 2
John P Melko
4
John P Melko
4
Band 4

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Industries

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Energy

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Manufacturing