The Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department is recognized internationally as one of the world’s preeminent restructuring advisory groups, serving debtors and creditors’ and shareholders’ committees and their retained professionals; acquirers; investors; lenders; secured and unsecured creditors; shareholders; governmental units; investment advisors; landlords; tenants; and entities seeking investment opportunities in chapter 11 cases and other restructuring situations.  Such representation encompasses complex negotiations of plans of reorganization and corporate acquisitions in chapter 11 cases, and all other aspects of the restructuring of distressed entities and bankruptcy-related issues in complex financing, real estate and other corporate transactions.

The Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department’s proven ability to deliver superior results for its clients is enhanced by the specialized expertise that the firm’s Tax, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Litigation, Real Estate, and Corporate and Financial Services Departments, among others, bring to bear in bankruptcy and financial restructuring matters.  The Department’s ability to marshal multidisciplinary teams is frequently cited as one of its greatest assets.

Our business reorganization and restructuring attorneys have cultivated strong relationships with restructuring industry professionals outside of the firm, and are able to work effectively with such parties to facilitate more expeditious and favorable results for our clients.  The department works closely with both the firm’s offices in Washington and abroad in connection with multinational transactions and cross-border insolvencies.

Willkie is ranked year after year in Chambers USA as a top bankruptcy/restructuring law firm and was named “2004 Bankruptcy Law Firm of the Year” and nominated again in 2007 by Chambers Global.  The Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department has received numerous other awards and accolades in recognition of its stature as one of the elite bankruptcy and restructuring practices in the U.S. and the world.  Several partners in the group have been singled out by Chambers USA, The K&A Restructuring Register and numerous other professional organizations as among the elite practitioners in their field.