Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Provided by Jenner & Block LLP
Lawyers in Jenner & Block’s Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice handle a wide range of matters in high-profile and complex corporate reorganizations and related litigation across the United States. We also have extensive experience in bankruptcy cases involving financial fraud, corporate malfeasance and mass torts. We represent public and private companies in bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, debt for equity exchanges, “internal” reorganizations, and distressed asset purchases and sales. Our lawyers frequently represent investors, lenders, creditors or equity holders in bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructuring transactions or workouts, and provide advice on credit issues, derivatives, structured finance and other sophisticated financial instruments, as well as other insolvency-related issues. We also represent trustees, examiners, creditors’ committees, and equity committees in Chapter 11 cases, as well as trustees in Chapter 7 cases. In addition, Jenner & Block has unparalleled experience in retiree committee representation and municipal restructurings. Our team has represented the official appointed committees of retirees in several major cases, including our current representation of the Official Committee of Retired Employees of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Chambers Review
An impressive Chicago offering that draws strong praise from market observers for its broad strength in the bankruptcy sphere. Areas of excellence include avoidance action litigation, trustee representation and transactional insolvency work. Also noted for its experience in commodity broker bankruptcies and for its representation of Section 1114 retiree committees in major corporate bankruptcies.
Work Highlights
- Jenner & Block represented Internap Holding in its prearranged chapter 11 filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Strengths
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"Jenner & Block is a very strong team. They are hard-working, creative and just a pleasure to work with."
"Jenner & Block is a very strong team. They are hard-working, creative and just a pleasure to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Ronald Peterson acts as trustee in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. He has particular expertise in the real estate and financial sectors.
Catherine Steege advises clients in the energy and sport sectors on Chapter 11 proceedings. She has further experience handling bankruptcy litigation.
"Cathy is a super smart bankruptcy litigator. I will go to her for the most complex bankruptcy code queries."
"She is one of the smartest attorneys I have ever worked with. She is practical, detail-oriented, creative and has a very calm demeanor."
"She is absolutely fantastic at taking the leading role and managing toward consensus."
"Cathy is an exceptional lawyer."
Vincent Lazar acts for creditors and trustees in Chapter 11 proceedings. He has further expertise in advising on avoidance actions for debtors.
"Vincent is unflappable, has excellent judgment and gets to conclusions efficiently."
Melissa Root advises on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings. She has additional experience in related insurance disputes.
Angela Allen handles a range of matters in the area, including restructurings and related litigation. She is active across a range of industries, including financial services and manufacturing.
"She is a terrific attorney."
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