Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency

“A significant player in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency, acting for both debtors and creditors in addition to bankruptcy trustees. Offers a wide range of expertise, covering workouts and out-of-court debt restructurings as well as bankruptcies. Also experienced advising on matters arising under the Canadian Bankruptcy Act.” – Chambers

As a full-service law firm with offices across the United States and in Toronto, Dickinson Wright’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency practice advises banks, non-traditional lenders, trade creditors, customers of financially troubled companies, and other stakeholders in the U.S., Canada, and internationally. Our services include business advisory, crisis management, bankruptcy and restructuring counsel, and creditor litigation.

We also advise financially troubled companies and individuals. Our lawyers frequently represent or work with receivers in state and federal courts and serve as bankruptcy estate professionals, including counsel to debtors, unsecured creditors’ committees, and other committees in complex Chapter 11 cases. We also advise buyers seeking to acquire distressed businesses or assets inside or outside bankruptcy.

Our Team

Dickinson Wright’s bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers are recognized by clients and peers for their industry knowledge and commitment to effective representation. The practice is ranked by Chambers USA®, and many members of the team are regularly recognized by Chambers®, Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and other leading legal publications.

Our Services

Our comprehensive approach allows us to respond efficiently to the issues facing financially troubled companies, creditors, and customers. Our experience includes U.S. bankruptcy, receivership, and insolvency law; Uniform Commercial Code Article 9; Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and Personal Property Security Act; and cross-border and international insolvencies.

Our bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers also work closely with other practices across the firm to address related legal and business concerns, including: