Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
Contact number
+1 310 788 4400About
Provided by Katten
Our Insolvency and Restructuring team offers practical, innovative solutions to complex business and legal issues that arise in the restructuring process, focusing on resolving clients' economic objectives. We provide proactive, front-end counseling to clients in structuring commercial transactions to identify and minimize risks related to insolvency and bankruptcy. Financial institutions seek our assistance in restructuring large syndicated loans as well as "club" and middle-market loans. Our lender clients rely on us for thoughtful advice and prompt, market-tested structures and documentation in debtor-in-possession, exit and other bankruptcy-related financings. We are one of the leading firms to represent indenture trustees in connection with credit default administration and related litigation.
Katten's Insolvency and Restructuring attorneys have significant experience representing financially strained enterprises, including as Chapter 11 debtors, in various fields such as energy, technology, consumer products, retail and data-collection, and related services. We also represent buyers and sellers of businesses and assets in distressed situations, including in the context of bankruptcy proceedings and through the use of various state law procedures. We frequently represent stalking-horse and other third-party bidders in bankruptcy sales. Our team works closely with the firm's corporate and transactional attorneys to provide the optimal mix of experience in any transaction.
Chambers Review
Katten has a strong creditor-side practice that stands out particularly for its representation of financial institutions as lenders and administrative agents. Also offers accomplished counsel in relation to the acquisition and disposition of distressed assets. Further noted for its representation of third-party bidders in bankruptcy sales. Sought after for its strength in contentious situations, frequently acting for indenture trustees and creditor clients in bankruptcy-related litigation.
Work Highlights
- Katten represented Health Net, and several affiliates, in the ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Verity Hospitals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Katten team is highly skilled in negotiation and gives strategic advice."
"The Katten team consists of lawyers who have deep experience in complex matters. They offer a broad set of services so that they can arrange to have team members with specialized matters available as need be."
"The Katten team is highly skilled in negotiation and gives strategic advice."
"The Katten team consists of lawyers who have deep experience in complex matters. They offer a broad set of services so that they can arrange to have team members with specialized matters available as need be."
Notable Practitioners
William Freeman is experienced in advising clients on bankruptcy matters concerning a range of industries, including retail and entertainment. His client base includes regional, national and international banks and financial institutions.
"Bill provides superior counsel with patience to ensure the client understands."
"Bill provides reliable, well-reasoned advice with a wide variety of experience to draw upon."
"Bill is a very trusted and valued resource for a host of issues. He brings a balance of strong legal advice coupled with an understanding of business realities."