William B Freeman
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Band 4
About
Provided by William B Freeman
Practice Areas
Bill represents regional, national and international banks and financial institutions in some of their most high-profile and high-value matters. His work spans workouts, Chapter 11 proceedings, commercial litigation, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) issues and distressed-asset sales. Bill's effectiveness stems in part from his experience and contacts with special assets departments and in-house counsel at financial institutions, and other key players in the capital markets space.
In addition to lenders and financial institutions, Bill is frequently retained by court-appointed receivers, trustees, assignees for the benefit of creditors and other fiduciaries. Bill helps them satisfy their unique obligations while finding practical and strategic solutions to their legal issues. Corporate borrowers also rely on him in bankruptcies and restructurings.
Bill frequently represents parties buying, selling or investing in distressed assets, whether in or outside of bankruptcy proceedings. He is also a commercial litigator who represents parties to commercial disputes involving creditors' rights.
Career
Admitted: California.
Professional Memberships
Member of Board of Directors of Special Assets Management Association, State Bar of California, ABA.
Personal
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, JD
University of Michigan, BA
Chambers Review
USA
William Freeman is experienced in advising clients on bankruptcy matters concerning a range of industries, including retail and entertainment. His client base includes regional, national and international banks and financial institutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bill provides superior counsel with patience to ensure the client understands."
"Bill provides reliable, well-reasoned advice with a wide variety of experience to draw upon."
"Bill is a very trusted and valued resource for a host of issues. He brings a balance of strong legal advice coupled with an understanding of business realities."
"Bill provides superior counsel with patience to ensure the client understands."
"Bill provides reliable, well-reasoned advice with a wide variety of experience to draw upon."
"Bill is a very trusted and valued resource for a host of issues. He brings a balance of strong legal advice coupled with an understanding of business realities."