Business Restructuring
Leader in complex restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings around the globe
Why Cooley
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Strong reputation for obtaining higher than expected returns in bankruptcy engagements where Cooley serves as lead counsel
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Frequently recognized for helping distressed companies reorganize and emerge from bankruptcy and for representing companies in distressed mergers and acquisitions
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Complex creditor committee work for some of the biggest brand names such as Mallinckrodt, Lord & Taylor, 24 Hour Fitness, J.C. Penney, Stage Stores and RadioShack
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One of the most active corporate restructuring and bankruptcy practices in the country, handling thousands of insolvency-related disputes, contested matters and adversary proceedings over the past five years
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Played a significant role in some of the largest bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring cases for companies
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Having served as a mediator in over 100 preference, fraudulent transfer and other avoidance actions, Cooley has a distinct advantage over its competitors in preference defense work and has an in-depth understanding of the strategies that are most effective for minimizing a creditor’s liability to a bankruptcy estate
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Cooley’s bankruptcy and restructuring expertise is often cited in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Crain’s, The Deal, Law360, and other leading media outlets
Recognition
- Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards: Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year for Yardi Systems/WeWork (2025)
- Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards: Cross-Border Restructuring of the Year for Gamida Cell Ltd. and Gamida Cella Inc. (2025)
- Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards: Restructuring of the Year for Endo Pharmaceuticals (2025)
- The Legal 500 US: Restructuring (including Bankruptcy): Corporate – Firms to Watch (2024)
- Annual M&A Advisor Awards: Cross-Border Deal of the Year for Gamida Cell Ltd. And Gamida Cell Inc. (2024)
- American Bankruptcy Institute: Matter of the Year: Runner-Up for Gamida Cell Ltd. and Gamida Cell Inc. (2024)
- Annual Global M&A Network Turnaround Atlas Awards: Distressed Investment Deal of the Year for Aerofarms (2024)
- Annual Global M&A Network Turnaround Atlas Awards: Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year for Friendship Village (2024)
- Turnaround Management Association: Small Company Transaction of the Year for Lucira Health (2024)
Cooley remains squarely in #1 position as far as our choice of counsel in such otherwise unfortunate circumstances. The knowledge, skill, professionalism and relationships that your firm provides are priceless. [Cooley] certainly stands head and shoulders above the competition.
Co-Chair
