Overview
Nearly every business will at some point encounter an insolvency or restructuring issue, whether as a lender, an investor or a contractual party, or in a situation involving its own assets. Our attorneys approach each situation with an understanding of the motivations and goals of all involved, and craft solutions that make sense for business. We work with a broad range of stakeholders, including lenders, debtors, shareholders, indentured trustees and asset acquirers.
The right solution
Our goal is to find the solution that best serves our clients, with an eye toward cost and achievable outcomes. We bring the parties to the table quickly to drive a process, build consensus, if possible, and get the best outcome available under the circumstances.
This is possible because we know both the law and the players. After working for decades with the lenders, judges, trustees and other professionals who populate this space, we can anticipate what they'll need to make a deal. They know they can count on us to offer smart, business-viable solutions. They also know that if negotiations fail, we will not hesitate to go to court and fight vigorously for our clients.
At home in middle-market and mega-deal spaces
Katten has long been known for working with middle-market companies and the financial institutions that support them. In recent years, we have added groups of lawyers who have handled some of the largest and most complex Chapter 11 proceedings ever conducted. Whatever the size of the company or the amount of debt and assets involved, we can scale our services to meet your needs.
Managing risk up front
Often, what happens on the front end of a deal can significantly limit risk in future bankruptcies. We work closely with our commercial finance and corporate teams to structure transactions that meet clients' short-term needs and protect them if a deal, asset or company underperforms later. By anticipating that insolvency issues will touch every business, we position our clients to negotiate from strength.
"In insolvency work, understanding the client's business needs is at least as important as understanding the legal issues. I hire Katten . . . because it understands both of those."
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2019 "Best Law Firms"
(Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law) survey response
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