Practice

Bankruptcy and Restructuring

Strategic Counsel for Complex Restructurings

Sheppard advises debtors, creditors, committees and investors in restructuring matters across industries and jurisdictions.

With practical experience and a business-first approach, we guide clients through financial distress by focusing on protecting their value.

Practical Guidance Across the Restructuring Process 

Sheppard’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring team is known for pragmatic, results-focused counsel in complex insolvency matters. We represent clients in Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases, out-of-court workouts, distressed acquisitions, cross-border insolvencies and bankruptcy litigation.

The team is regularly engaged by companies, sponsors, boards of directors, special committees, credit funds, hedge funds, banks, insurance companies and other asset managers worldwide to advise on unconventional, complicated transactions and deals with dynamics that do not conform to market norms. 

Our distinction lies in seamlessly blending deep legal expertise with comprehensive industry insight. Our lawyers have spearheaded high-profile cases for leading aerospace firms, energy providers, entertainment giants, healthcare institutions, financial organizations, real estate developers and religious entities—often navigating matters involving billions of dollars and critical reputational stakes. With specialized expertise in aerospace and defense, entertainment, healthcare, renewable energy, telecommunications and real estate, our team is uniquely positioned to foresee challenges and craft bespoke, strategic solutions.

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Areas of Focus

Bankruptcy Litigation
Sheppard’s Bankruptcy Litigation team represents creditors, debtors, trustees, boards and committees in contested matters and adversary proceedings nationwide. Combining seasoned trial skill with restructuring expertise, we advocate for client interests in complex bankruptcy disputes with commercial pragmatism and courtroom strength. Clients rely on our efficient, responsive approach to achieve results in high-stakes insolvency-related litigation.
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Distressed Acquisition
We guide buyers through distressed asset acquisitions in bankruptcy and similar scenarios, leveraging multidisciplinary expertise to address complex legal and business issues efficiently and effectively, and to help ensure protection and successful closings in challenging circumstances.
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Workouts and Enforcement
Advising lenders, special servicers and investors nationwide on distressed commercial real estate and loan enforcement, our team leverages deep industry knowledge and practical strategies to help maximize recovery and minimize risk. Clients benefit from comprehensive counsel, extensive courtroom experience and a record of results, even in the most complex and challenging circumstances.
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Municipal and Public Entity Restructuring
Sheppard advises municipalities, public entities, bondholders and trustees in complex restructurings and insolvency proceedings nationwide. With deep Chapter 9 and public debt experience, our team delivers pragmatic solutions protecting both financial stability and public missions. Clients rely on our courtroom strength, restructuring insight and full-service platform to resolve challenges facing public sector reorganizations.
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Debtor Representation
Guiding companies, boards and management teams through financial distress and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, our professionals implement effective strategies backed by extensive industry knowledge. We assist debtors in restructuring, reorganizing or selling their businesses while safeguarding stakeholder value. Clients benefit from our courtroom experience, responsive service and comprehensive support at every stage of the restructuring process.
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Creditors and Committees
Our lawyers represent secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders, trustees and official and ad hoc committees in bankruptcy and restructuring matters nationwide. Using a results-focused approach and deep industry knowledge, we protect creditor rights and maximize recoveries in complex, often contentious proceedings. Clients rely on our courtroom experience, tailored strategies and collaborative methods to address challenges across every stage of insolvency.
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Cross-Border Restructuring
Sheppard advises debtors, creditors and investors on multi-jurisdictional bankruptcies, restructurings and distressed transactions worldwide. With an international platform, trusted local relationships and dedicated restructuring experience, we deliver effective solutions across borders. Clients rely on our cross-border fluency, practical judgment and ability to coordinate global strategies in complex insolvency matters. 
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