Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Maryland
Band 1
Contact number
410 347 8700Chambers Review
Whiteford has a very highly regarded practice with a strong reputation for advising creditors, debtors and trustees on a range of restructuring and bankruptcy matters. The team demonstrates notable strengths in contentious work, regularly acting for clients in litigation concerning financing transactions, IP rights, fraudulent transfer claims and professional liability matters, including the investigation and prosecution of directors' and officers' liability suits. It advises clients in industries including financial services, retail and healthcare.
Work Highlights
- Whiteford acted for Elk Aneth Trust and EPI Liquidation Trust on claims of breach of fiduciary duty against certain directors, officers and managers of Elk Petroleum and Elk Petroleum Aneth.
Notable Practitioners
Martin Fletcher is Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's managing partner as well as an accomplished bankruptcy lawyer. He is especially well versed in corporate restructuring.
Paul Nussbaum is held in high regard for his extensive expertise in bankruptcy proceedings and corporate restructurings. He cochairs the business restructuring and bankruptcy litigation practice groups at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston.
Ranked Lawyers at
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
Maryland