Business Restructuring

Strong reputation for obtaining higher than expected returns in bankruptcy engagements where Cooley serves as lead counsel

Frequently recognized for helping distressed companies reorganize and emerge from bankruptcy and for representing companies in distressed mergers and acquisitions

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

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

Played a significant role in some of the largest bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring cases for companies 

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

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