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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

Florida: South

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.

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Band 1

  1. Berger Singerman
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    Berger Singerman
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    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. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    White & Case boasts an impressive international offering in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with a notable team in Miami. The group leverages on its deep resources nationwide to advise on large bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings, with considerable expertise in cross-border restructurings, especially in Latin America. The team continues to undertake high-profile bankruptcy filings in the energy sector.
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Band 2

  1. Akerman LLP
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    Akerman LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Akerman LLP's bankruptcy team is highly regarded for its experience in foreclosures, workouts and receiverships. It focuses primarily on the representation of creditors and trustees, including major national and international financial clients, alongside work for commercial landlords, suppliers, vendors and purchasers of distressed companies and assets. The team has a strong base across Florida and is also able to draw on wider nationwide bankruptcy capabilities in key hubs such as New York and Dallas.
  2. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie has a well-regarded Miami restructuring team with notable expertise in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapters 11 and 7 cases. The practitioners capitalize on its global network to advise on complex, cross-border matters on a multinational scale.
  3. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP attracts a broad client base, handling a range of secured creditor, creditors' committee and debtor work as well as distressed asset purchases. The firm draws upon its strong national and international presence to offer clients comprehensive coverage in bankruptcy matters, including substantial expertise in proceedings involving Latin America. The team's experience includes mandates arising from the banking, energy and manufacturing sectors.
  4. Meland Budwick, P.A.
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    Meland Budwick, P.A.
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 2 | 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.
  5. Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
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    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    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.
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Band 3

  1. Bilzin Sumberg
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    Bilzin Sumberg
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Bilzin Sumberg is well known for its representation of all parties in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings, including creditors' committees, debtors and trustees. The group is experienced across the full range of related work, including Chapter 11 cases, distressed asset purchases and out-of-court workouts. The team offers particular experience acting for clients in the real estate, healthcare, technology and leisure sectors. The practitioners are frequently retained on major out-of-state mandates.
  2. GrayRobinson, PA
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    GrayRobinson, PA
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    GrayRobinson has a versatile practice, with an especially high profile in creditor representation. The team acts for a range of banking clients and distressed companies, who call upon the firm's highly respected Chapter 11 expertise and impressive bench strength. The group maintains an expansive statewide presence, with 15 offices from Tallahassee to Key West.
  3. Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog P.A.
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    Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog P.A.
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog is a boutique firm with considerable expertise across a wide range of bankruptcy matters, including creditors' and debtors' rights, restructurings and workouts. The group is highly regarded for its strengths in Chapter 11, Chapter 7 and fiduciary work, alongside notable experience advising high net worth individuals on cases both in and out of court.
  4. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
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    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 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.
  5. Venable LLP
    3
    Venable LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 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.
  6. Bast Amron LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Shraiberg Page P.A.
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Agentis PLLC
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    Agentis PLLC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Agentis is a boutique firm that offers bankruptcy and restructuring services to a broad array of debtor, trustee and creditor clients. The team offers strong capabilities in connection with both Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings. Its group has a broad range of sector experience, including in healthcare, retail, franchise and telecommunications.
  2. Leiderman Shelomith + Somodevilla, PLLC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4
  3. Lorium Law
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4