Commercial Restructuring & Bankruptcy

Overview

The Adams & Reese Commercial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice is ranked by clients in Chambers USA in Louisiana, Band 3, and in Georgia, Band 4.

Adams & Reese protects assets and preserves long-term value for businesses, financial institutions, and other stakeholders navigating restructuring and bankruptcy matters.

We collaborate with forensic accountants, valuation specialists, investment bankers, and financial advisors to develop strategic, results-driven solutions across industries.

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS, COMMERCIAL RESTRUCTURING AND WORKOUTS

We represent financial institutions, commercial lenders, and other creditors in enforcing their rights and maximizing recovery.

Serving as lead counsel, we develop tailored strategies for loan workouts, debt restructuring, and asset sales, ensuring that creditors preserve and recover as much value as possible. When insolvency proceedings arise, we also provide creditors’ committee representation, advocating for their interests throughout the process. For clients seeking alternatives to bankruptcy, we assess financial and legal options that offer greater control and efficiency, helping them navigate complex restructurings in and out of court with confidence.

BANKRUPTCY AND LITIGATION

Our corporate restructuring attorneys lead complex Chapter 11 restructurings and related litigation across various industries, including energy, financial services, agribusiness, real estate, and transportation. We routinely advise clients on:

• Debtor-in-possession financing and restructuring
• Fraudulent transfer and avoidance actions
• Credit bidding and distressed asset acquisitions
• Foreclosure and other secured creditor lien enforcement

We also counsel stalking horse bidders and other purchasers in acquiring assets from debtors-in-possession, helping clients identify opportunities within bankruptcy proceedings. Our active engagement in the American Bankruptcy Institute and the American College of Bankruptcy reflects our commitment to shaping the field.

DEFINING STRENGTHS 

Our lawyers represent creditors and debtors in

• Debt restructuring
• Chapter 11representation of creditors, debtors, and court appointed committees and officers
• Bankruptcy related litigation
• Commercial debt recovery
• Financial workouts