We guide distressed companies through all stages of Chapter 11—from assessing options to executing complex restructurings – both in and out-of-court, with a focus on preserving value and maximizing optionality.

We represent DIP, pre-petition, bridge and rescue lenders in structuring, negotiating, and enforcing financing arrangements that protect collateral and deliver control where it counts.

We advise various trade creditors, landlords, and all types of contract counterparties on protecting their rights, improving recoveries, and strategically positioning themselves in bankruptcy proceedings.

We help strategic and financial buyers acquire distressed assets through 363 sales or plan sponsorships, navigating bankruptcy-specific risks and timelines with precision.

We represent official committees in holding debtors and insiders accountable, enhancing recoveries, and playing a central role in plan negotiations and oversight. 

We counsel independent directors and special committees on their fiduciary duties in the zone of insolvency, providing guidance that is both principled and practical.

We serve as effective local counsel in Texas bankruptcy courts, combining courtroom fluency with seamless coordination and strategic insight.

We assist Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees in investigating claims, administering estates, and pursuing or defending litigation to maximize value for stakeholders.