Sheppard Mullin's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group

Sheppard Mullin's bankruptcy and restructuring group has been a key element of the firm's practice since its founding nearly 80 years ago. The group is devoted to solving the problems posed by bankruptcies, insolvencies, and other financially troubled situations. We have the resources to respond rapidly to financial crisis, and the depth to provide whatever size team is required.

Our bankruptcy and restructuring group has extensive experience in leading its clients through the turmoil created by financial distress, business restructurings, and bankruptcy. We have experience representing a wide range of clients, including:

  • Companies exploring bankruptcy alternatives
  • Companies requiring restructuring or reorganization
  • Creditor Committees
  • Individual creditors
  • Prepetition and postpetition lenders
  • Landlords
  • Indenture Trustees
  • Purchasers acquiring assets from bankrupt companies
  • Directors of insolvent companies
  • Equity holders

SHEPPARD MULLIN'S REPUTATION

Sheppard Mullin's bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys are recognized leaders in their field. Our attorneys frequently lecture and publish on bankruptcy-related topics, and they have earned a first-rate regional and national reputation for providing outstanding legal services. For example:

  • Several of our partners are listed among the "Best Lawyers in America" in workouts and bankruptcy
  • Chambers & Partners lists Sheppard Mullin's bankruptcy and restructuring group as one of the top bankruptcy practices in California, calling the group "a force to reckon with" on account of its "outstanding" representation of committees, debtors, and creditors

SHEPPARD MULLIN'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

The bankruptcy and restructuring group, which is part of Sheppard Mullin's broader Finance & Bankruptcy Practice Group, works closely with finance attorneys who help with all aspects of workouts and restructurings. In addition, as part of a broad-based, commercial law firm, our bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys frequently draw on the experience of the firm's highly-respected attorneys in other practice areas to solve the multidisciplinary problems presented by a broad range of insolvency-related matters.

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