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Drawn by our depth and experience, ability to overcome challenges, and commitment to competitive rates, both creditors and debtors depend on us for guidance in complex and, increasingly, cross-border insolvency, bankruptcy, and restructuring matters. They appreciate that—compared to many other law firms—we maintain a large group of lawyers, most of whom have been practicing their entire careers in this dynamic area of law. This deep bench and expertise helps us deliver top-tier client service more quickly and efficiently than most other practitioners. The broad scope of our collective knowledge and resources and our creative thinking help us craft solutions that range from time-tested, pragmatic approaches to forward-thinking and innovative strategies.

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<p class="wp-block-contentpilot-introduction">Drawn by our depth and experience, ability to overcome challenges, and commitment to competitive rates, both creditors and debtors depend on us for guidance in complex and, increasingly, cross-border insolvency, bankruptcy, and restructuring matters. They appreciate that—compared to many other law firms—we maintain a large group of lawyers, most of whom have been practicing their entire careers in this dynamic area of law. This deep bench and expertise helps us deliver top-tier client service more quickly and efficiently than most other practitioners. The broad scope of our collective knowledge and resources and our creative thinking help us craft solutions that range from time-tested, pragmatic approaches to forward-thinking and innovative strategies.</p>

In addition, we fully realize the anxiety and financial hardship insolvency can cause both debtors and creditors. Consequently, we address every case, negotiation, and transaction with those concerns in mind, while always advocating forcibly and tirelessly to advance our clients’ interests.

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<p>In addition, we fully realize the anxiety and financial hardship insolvency can cause both debtors and creditors. Consequently, we address every case, negotiation, and transaction with those concerns in mind, while always advocating forcibly and tirelessly to advance our clients’ interests.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tailored Solutions for Unique Challenges</h2>


Highly regarded nationally by prominent ranking organizations, business leaders, and other bankruptcy lawyers, our attorneys have guided clients through the demanding crossroads of business and law for decades. We represent a wide spectrum of clients in many industries and handle nearly every type of scenario involving restructuring, workouts, solvency, and other related matters. We understand that each situation is different and every client has specific priorities. That’s why we take the time to listen attentively to clients’ concerns and objectives before crafting a customized strategy aimed at achieving the most favorable outcome. Even before a formal bankruptcy is filed, we often assist companies in creating negotiated out-of-court resolutions.

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<p>Highly regarded nationally by prominent ranking organizations, business leaders, and other bankruptcy lawyers, our attorneys have guided clients through the demanding crossroads of business and law for decades. We represent a wide spectrum of clients in many industries and handle nearly every type of scenario involving restructuring, workouts, solvency, and other related matters. We understand that each situation is different and every client has specific priorities. That’s why we take the time to listen attentively to clients’ concerns and objectives before crafting a customized strategy aimed at achieving the most favorable outcome. Even before a formal bankruptcy is filed, we often assist companies in creating negotiated out-of-court resolutions.</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collaboration Drives Results</h2>


Teamwork lies at the heart of our firm’s identity. Our close-knit collaboration—both within our practice group and firmwide—enables us to gain valuable insights by simply reaching out to a colleague with a phone call, text, or email. This synergy allows us to seamlessly utilize the expertise and strategic thinking of our entire legal team, which saves our clients time, money, and other resources.

<p>Teamwork lies at the heart of our firm’s identity. Our close-knit collaboration—both within our practice group and firmwide—enables us to gain valuable insights by simply reaching out to a colleague with a phone call, text, or email. This synergy allows us to seamlessly utilize the expertise and strategic thinking of our entire legal team, which saves our clients time, money, and other resources.</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Building the Right Team for Every Matter</h2>


Our cooperative approach enables us to align our clients’ specific needs with the most appropriately skilled attorneys. We also maintain strong ties with a trusted network of professionals in related disciplines—such as financial consultants, investment advisers, and accountants—whose specialized knowledge and perspectives often provide added value for our clients.

<p>Our cooperative approach enables us to align our clients’ specific needs with the most appropriately skilled attorneys. We also maintain strong ties with a trusted network of professionals in related disciplines—such as financial consultants, investment advisers, and accountants—whose specialized knowledge and perspectives often provide added value for our clients.</p>

Seizing Opportunity in Distressed Markets


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Seizing Opportunity in Distressed Markets</h2>


Bankruptcy can present strategic openings for discerning investors. Our team is prepared to swiftly assist clients when these prospects arise—whether through acquiring assets from bankruptcy estates, purchasing distressed businesses or debt, positioning for strategic advantage in auctions, and in many other ways. We work diligently to maximize value and frequently achieve outcomes that exceed client expectations.

<p>Bankruptcy can present strategic openings for discerning investors. Our team is prepared to swiftly assist clients when these prospects arise—whether through acquiring assets from bankruptcy estates, purchasing distressed businesses or debt, positioning for strategic advantage in auctions, and in many other ways. We work diligently to maximize value and frequently achieve outcomes that exceed client expectations.</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">National Firm with a Global Reach</h2>


Our U.S.-based team benefits from our founding and continued leadership of the Transatlantic Restructuring and Insolvency Group, a group of 15 European, Canadian, and South American law firms also with well-regarded business restructuring and insolvency practices. This innovative structure enables us to partner with other member firms on cross-border insolvencies and cases under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.

<p>Our U.S.-based team benefits from our founding and continued leadership of the Transatlantic Restructuring and Insolvency Group, a group of 15 European, Canadian, and South American law firms also with well-regarded business restructuring and insolvency practices. This innovative structure enables us to partner with other member firms on cross-border insolvencies and cases under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breadth of Experience</h2>


Clients also turn to us for representation in commercial- and bankruptcy-related litigation involving issues related to including cases that involve fraudulent transfers, preferences, breaches of fiduciary duty, deepening insolvency and corporate governance.&nbsp; Our lawyers serve as workout and bankruptcy counsel for clients in the financial, automotive, construction, manufacturing, steel, real estate, retail, health care, and other sectors.

<p>Clients also turn to us for representation in commercial- and bankruptcy-related litigation involving issues related to including cases that involve fraudulent transfers, preferences, breaches of fiduciary duty, deepening insolvency and corporate governance.&nbsp; Our lawyers serve as workout and bankruptcy counsel for clients in the financial, automotive, construction, manufacturing, steel, real estate, retail, health care, and other sectors.</p>

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Thompson Hine has been named by Best Law Firms® as a Tier 1 national firm in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in 2026.

<p>Thompson Hine has been named by Best Law Firms® as a Tier 1 national firm in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in 2026.</p>

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