About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Clients impacted by distressed situations rely on our know-how to enforce their rights and maximize value. Our deep understanding of pre- and post-insolvency issues from every stakeholder’s perspective enables us to help our clients prevent and prepare for a financial crisis and, when needed, serve as trusted advisors to respond effectively to financial distress.

We provide clients with creative solutions in bankruptcy and restructuring matters that prioritize recovery or return on investment. Because our bankruptcy team works closely with our finance and corporate attorneys, we understand the underpinnings of financial and corporate transactions and offer tools to reduce crises or prevent them from arising.

Our attorneys regularly advise premier financial institutions, institutional investors, private and non-bank lenders, equity sponsors, portfolio companies, debt and equity investors, boards of directors and managers, indenture trustees and other fiduciaries, CMBS special servicers, asset purchasers, insurers, and sureties in connection with a broad variety of restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency matters. We advise and represent all parts of the capital structure in a wide range of special situations, including distress-related litigation, transactional and governance issues.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Louisiana

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP demonstrates substantial expertise across a range of bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency issues. The firm is noted for its significant courtroom experience, as well as its strength in the energy sector. Its experience includes large-scale Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed transactions.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • The firm represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors as co-counsel in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III
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Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III
1
Band 1
Rick Kuebel III frequently acts for clients on Chapter 11 cases, and is also well equipped to advise on transactions involving distressed assets and corporate restructuring. He is praised for his oil and gas sector expertise.
Brad Knapp
3
Brad Knapp
3
Band 3
Brad Knapp is noted for his bankruptcy practice, which includes particular experience in Chapter 11 proceedings. He brings to bear additional energy expertise and wider litigation capabilities.
"Brad is always quick to respond to requests and his level of service is top notch!"
"He provides excellent support during legal matters."
Jason Marechal Cerise
3
Jason Marechal Cerise
3
Band 3
Jason Marechal Cerise is an experienced bankruptcy practitioner with particular expertise in representing clients in the energy sector.
"A very capable lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Louisiana

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III
1
Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III
1
Band 1
Brad Knapp
3
Brad Knapp
3
Band 3
Jason Marechal Cerise
3
Jason Marechal Cerise
3
Band 3

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