Creditors’ Rights, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

With one of the largest bankruptcy practices of its kind in the United States, Barnes & Thornburg advises creditors on virtually all types of insolvency and restructuring, bankruptcy and ensuing litigation. We assist a multitude of creditors across the country in commercial, financing and other transactions on a local, regional and national basis, and regularly appear in significant Chapter 11 cases and other proceedings.

Our hands-on experience in major U.S. bankruptcy courts is supported by our ability to provide financial efficiencies and value under the threat of diminishing returns. Not only do we bring the full extent of our firmwide commercial law practice to problem-solving, but also a selection of our attorneys have worked in business before joining our team and understand, from practical experience, distressed company situations.

Our deep knowledge and competency in insolvency matters of all sizes allow us to serve as lead counsel in some of the largest bankruptcies in the country. Our industry and market experience is also far-reaching, and ranges from real estate, agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing to technology, communications, media, entertainment and financial services.

Although our practice is focused primarily on creditor representation, many of our attorneys have advised debtors. As a result, we bring a truly multidimensional perspective to overcoming even the most daunting obstacles of financial crisis management and strategy.