Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
Band 3
About
Provided by Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
Womble Bond Dickinson's Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group is a deeply experienced team of attorneys who guide clients in all types of bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, insolvency, workout, and related issues. Our lawyers have a long track record of representing all major stakeholders in the Chapter 11 process, including: debtors, official and ad hoc committees, debtor-in-possession lenders, acquirers, secured and unsecured creditors, adversary proceeding and contested matter litigants, directors and officers of troubled companies, shareholders of troubled companies, post-confirmation estate representatives, and other case fiduciaries.
Key Types of Work: Womble Bond Dickinson handles all types of business bankruptcy, insolvency, and related issues in Chapter 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15 cases. Our attorneys also handle complex guaranty, lender liability, and other financial litigation. Substantial “first chair” experience running major chapter 11 debtor engagements.
Chambers Review
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP houses a well-regarded practice that has a fine reputation for its work representing major stakeholders in Chapter 11 cases. Acts for both debtors and creditors, and has extensive experience handling matters on behalf of official committees of unsecured creditors. Acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including retailers and financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Womble Bond Dickinson LLP acted as counsel to TOMS King, and related entities, in their Chapter 11 filings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They can handle complex and straightforward matters with professionalism. The firm has a deep bench of highly skilled lawyers."
"They can handle complex and straightforward matters with professionalism. The firm has a deep bench of highly skilled lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Matthew Ward boasts an impressive Chapter 11 practice. He is also well versed in handling out-of-court workouts and assignments on behalf of creditors.
"Matthew is a very well-respected, professional and zealous advocate."
"He is an excellent lawyer, with great interpersonal skills."
"He is fantastic; very personable and knowledgeable."
Donald Detweiler is regularly retained by a broad roster of clients, which includes debtors, creditors and asset purchasers. He maintains his status as a particularly sought-after practitioner for healthcare and energy sector clients across the US.
Morgan Patterson represents a range of clients, including secured and unsecured creditors and creditors' committees, in various bankruptcy matters, including corporate bankruptcy and creditors' rights in Chapter 11 cases.
"Morgan is smart and determined."
"She is fantastic and very efficient."
"Morgan is a fierce advocate for her clients who excels both in and outside of the courtroom."
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