Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection: Resolving Complex Issues in Business Reorganizations
The recent months have seen an uptick in bankruptcy filings as a continued result of the economic distress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the increasing concerns for inflation, rising interest rates, labor shortages, and market volatility, access to bankruptcy protection is indispensable, especially for financially distressed companies. While taking refuge from the debt crisis doesn’t come without a cost, reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code offers a viable way for many businesses to have a fresh start and get back on track. However, businesses must still be wary of the potential drawbacks amid the shifting regulatory climate of bankruptcy law.
A panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide an insightful discussion of the fundamental updates on Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The speakers will also highlight critical issues, challenges, and best practices in filing for a reorganization plan.
Field of Study: Business Law
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Partner Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner, David. W. Ross has a long and outstanding reputation in his field, and has extensive experience in bankruptcy & insolvency matters, creditors’ rights, commercial & residential real estate, and commercial litigation. He has represented clients in many industries, including energy, steel, coal, hospitality, health care, professional sports, golf, manufacturing, food, retail, construction, agricultural, and local tax collection. He has also represented various financial institutions, municipal creditors and lenders in numerous sheriff’s sale and foreclosure proceedings.
Associate McGuireWoods LLP
rank focuses his practice on representing corporate debtors, creditors, and creditors' committees in Chapter 11 cases in connection with a wide variety of matters, including section 363 asset sales and debtor-in-possession financing transactions. Frank also has experience defending creditors and trade vendors in various preference and fraudulent transfer actions brought under Chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Managing Director at Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC
Mark D. Podgainy, Managing Director, has 25 years of experience in operational roles and turnaround consulting in a variety of industries. His areas of expertise include operations restructuring, business plan analysis, performance improvement, cash and vendor management, bankruptcy consulting, and interim management services. He has also worked with law firms on forensic and litigation support assignments. His clients have primarily been in the hospitality, real estate, education, consumer products, manufacturing, apparel and textile, food, and retail sectors. Mark has a successful track record guiding middle market companies through workout and restructuring processes, both in and out of court, throughout the country.
Partner, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Andrew is experienced in a wide array of corporate restructurings and bankruptcies. As both lead and co-counsel, Andrew has represented clients in many of Delaware’s most significant chapter 11 bankruptcy cases over the last decade. Andrew has experience representing clients in a range of industries, including, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, casino gaming, retail, automotive, media, commercial real estate, e-commerce, alternative energy, mining, professional sports and airline, among others. He represents debtors, ad hoc groups, DIP lenders, creditors, asset purchasers and other parties in prepackaged and traditional bankruptcies, financings and section 363 sales. He is recognized for his work in the restructuring field by industry publications including Chambers USA, IFLR1000, and Delaware Super Lawyers. Andrew is a former judicial law clerk to the Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
