Ranking tables

Bankruptcy Litigation | USA

Florida

The focus is on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring and the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganized or go into liquidation. Also, especially in the current economic environment, the chapter includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors` committees, bondholders, insurers, directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to transactional work, bankruptcy also covers any related litigation, such as disputes between such parties in connection with distressed companies and Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 processes.

Rankings overview for Departments

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Stephen D BuseySmith Hulsey & Busey
U

Up and Coming

  1. Dana QuickBast Amron LLP
  2. Hayley HarrisonWernick Law, PLLC
  3. Rhys LeonardTrenam

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Berger Singerman
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    Berger Singerman
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Berger Singerman remains a market-leading practice across a wide range of large and complex bankruptcy and restructuring issues. The group offers expertise across areas such as company and fiduciary assignments, debtor Chapter 11 cases, restructurings and distressed M&A. The team also possesses a strong offering in bankruptcy litigation and related appellate work. Its practitioners continue to be active in the aviation and healthcare sectors as well as in retail and hospitality. The firm is active on cross-jurisdictional matters, such as Chapter 15 filings and issues arising from cross-border Ponzi schemes.
  2. Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
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    Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton boasts a leading bankruptcy team highly regarded for its focus on representing secured and unsecured creditors in contentious matters. The group is noted for its litigation expertise in Chapter 11 cases, alongside experience in fraud-related claims, including cases involving Ponzi schemes. The team's experience includes notable strength in multiparty and international bankruptcy proceedings.
  3. Meland Budwick, P.A.
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    Meland Budwick, P.A.
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Meland Budwick is a distinguished boutique with considerable abilities in large-scale bankruptcy and restructuring matters in South Florida, fielding notable skills in financial fraud litigation. The group acts for an array of clients including debtors, creditors and trustees on Chapter 11, Chapter 7 and workout matters, with particular expertise in the hospitality and development industries. The team is able to draw upon the firm's strength in real estate, finance and corporate law to offer comprehensive bankruptcy coverage, including matters with complex cross-border aspects.
  4. Venable LLP
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    Venable LLP
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Venable's group advises on a wide variety of complex bankruptcy litigation and restructuring, acting for a broad spectrum of debtors, trustees, purchasers and creditors. The practitioners' areas of expertise include Chapter 11 cases, directors' liability matters and malpractice issues arising out of insolvency. The team is involved in cases across the USA, including in Delaware and New York, and maintains a strong cross-border practice, especially in Latin American matters.
2

Band 2

  1. Continental PLLC
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    Continental PLLC
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Continental PLLC boasts a strong reputation in the bankruptcy market. The team is renowned for its ability to handle litigation containing cross-border elements. The group has notable experience of advising on matters arising from allegations of avoidance, breach of contract and fraud. The practitioners have further experience handling high-profile debt restructurings.
  2. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
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    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough boasts a strong team that is noted for its extensive experience in bankruptcy matters. Its group regularly advises on cases involving insurers and health care entities. The practitioners demonstrate expertise in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.
  3. Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
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    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Stearns Weaver Miller is recognized for its coverage of a broad spectrum of bankruptcy and restructuring-related issues, both in court and out of court. The team operates a highly regarded creditor practice as well as representing a variety of other key stakeholders in bankruptcy litigation and Chapter 11 reorganizations. The practitioners act for a broad range of clients, including airlines, international financial institutions and retail organizations. The team has notable strength in receiverships, in terms of both serving as receiver and representing those in this position.
  4. Bast Amron LLP
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Cimo Mazer Mark PLLC
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Sequor Law
    Bankruptcy Litigation
    2024 | Band 2