Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
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Provided by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones has one of the largest and most highly regarded bankruptcy practices in the nation. The firm's bankruptcy attorneys are experienced in representing all of the major constituencies in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts, including debtors, committees, trustees, bondholders, asset purchasers, and third-party plan proponents. PSZJ's clients include large public corporations as well as small businesses and individuals. This breadth of experience enhances the firm's effectiveness and capability in virtually all aspects of chapter 11 cases as well as chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies.
PSZJ’s strategic office location in Wilmington, DE allows the firm to handle some of the country’s most complex insolvency matters. These include the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in the bankruptcies of PES Holdings LLC, Bon-Ton Stores, and Horsehead Holding Corporation, among others.
Chambers Review
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP has a robust business reorganization and workout practice that enjoys a fine reputation for its work in the retail and energy sectors. The team is recommended for both lead and co-counsel work in significant and high-value Chapter 11 cases and possesses strong experience acting for debtors and creditors' committees. It enjoys a fine track record in litigation, regularly acting on behalf of unsecured creditors in high-stakes disputes, and possesses notable expertise in debtor-in-possession financing.
Work Highlights
- Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the $834 million Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Vice Media.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are efficient and strategic. I consider them to be the gold standard of creditor committee firms."
"They are efficient and strategic. I consider them to be the gold standard of creditor committee firms."
Notable Practitioners
Laura Jones is managing partner of the Delaware office and is highlighted for her standout Chapter 11 practice. She advises some of the highest-profile debtor-side clients in complex proceedings.
"Laura is legendary in the bankruptcy community. She is efficient and smart, and everyone has so much respect for her."
"I have never met such a responsive and accessible lawyer as her. She is absolutely committed and delivers great results."
Bradford Sandler advises an impressive roster of creditors' committees while also offering experience acting as debtors' counsel. He co-leads the firm's creditors' committee practice group.
"He is a fantastic lawyer; very cooperative and results oriented."
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