Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 2
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Provided by Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC
Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC guides clients in all types of business bankruptcies, corporate restructurings, insolvencies, workouts, and related matters by providing solutions to creditors, creditors' committees, distressed businesses, trustees, and receivers.
Led by Tom Waldrep, a former United States Bankruptcy Judge, the firm provides solutions to creditors, creditors' committees, distressed businesses, trustees, and receivers. They have extensively represented buyers and sellers of assets in and out of bankruptcy and also represent receivers in both state and federal court. The firm's noteworthy experience includes cases involving healthcare debtors, especially hospitals, and regularly representing private equity groups and other financial institutions in buying and managing distressed healthcare assets. They are also heavily involved in asbestos bankruptcies in multiple jurisdictions.
Chambers Review
Waldrep Wall is a bankruptcy practice which advises debtors, creditors and trustees on the full scope or bankruptcy and corporate restructuring mandates, drawing from a deeply experienced bench of expert practitioners. Demonstrates particular expertise in the agricultural and healthcare sectors, including significant expertise in advising rural hospitals on their entry into Chapter 11 proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Waldrep provided counsel to a Certified Class of approximately 200,000 tobacco farmers in the Southeastern United States in a Chapter 11 case.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is responsive."
"The group is sophisticated, flexible and effective."
"Waldrep Wall's group exceeds expectations."
"The team is responsive."
"The group is sophisticated, flexible and effective."
"Waldrep Wall's group exceeds expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Waldrep has deep institutional expertise in the bankruptcy space that is informed by his decade of experience serving as a bankruptcy judge. He acts for all parties in complex proceedings and out-of-court matters, including particular skills advising on bankruptcies and distressed M&A transactions in the healthcare industry.
"Thomas is an extremely experienced and well-versed bankruptcy lawyer."
Jennifer Lyday represents creditors, trustees and businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as advising on the sale and purchase of distressed assets. She is held in particular high esteem for her abilities in bankruptcy litigation, as well as advising clients on broader commercial disputes.
"Jennifer is smart and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"She is professional and knowledgeable."
James Lanik focuses his work on business bankruptcy, representing creditors, trustees and debtors. He is also recognized for his abilities in business insolvency, commercial bankruptcy and Chapter 7 trustee issues.
"Jim was great to work with and super knowledgeable."
Kevin Sink focuses his practice on bankruptcy and reorganization matters. He is particularly strong at representing clients in Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings.
"Kevin is a very experienced bankruptcy lawyer."
Ciara Rogers is highlighted for her distinguished debtor-side practice. She has experience assisting clients in bankruptcy proceedings arising from asbestos-related cases.
"Ciara is great - she's practical, smart and easy to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC
North Carolina
Members
Provided by Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC
James C. Lanik
Kevin L. Sink
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