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Insolvency Litigation

When insolvency disputes escalate and courtroom action becomes unavoidable, our litigation team steps in as both practical tacticians and zealous advocates. We come to trial prepared to press our position firmly when appropriate while always maintaining our composure and keeping our client’s bottom line in focus. We don’t just file motions; we move cases forward with purpose, leveraging courtroom strategy and anticipating opposing counsel’s every move. Clients appreciate our bold, efficient, and meticulously calculated approach to driving favorable outcomes without unnecessary expense or delay.

We represent clients in the full spectrum of insolvency-related litigation, from high-stakes fraudulent transfer and preferential transfer claims to contentious debt reorganizations and thorny claim subordination disputes. Our litigators are known for their clarity under pressure, quick thinking, and relentless pursuit of strategic advantage, whether they are representing creditors, debtors, fiduciaries, or stakeholders caught in the undertow of financial distress.

With deep bench strength and courtroom proficiency, our team also excels in cases involving director and officer liability, lender liability, and contested plan confirmations. We approach each matter with an agile mindset, knowing that insolvency litigation often pivots on nuance and timing. We don’t just know the rules—we know how to bend them in our clients’ favor, ethically and effectively.

Cross-border insolvency matters are another of our signature strengths. We routinely represent parties in plenary bankruptcy proceedings and ancillary cases under Chapter 15. Our lawyers understand not only the intricacies of U.S. bankruptcy law but also the practical realities of coordinating with foreign counsel and courts to navigate multinational disputes. Our clients think of us as legal translators fluent in the language of international financial failure, adept at bridging jurisdictions to protect their interests globally.

In every dispute, we bring a disciplined, assertive mindset paired with deep subject-matter knowledge and courtroom instincts honed by experience. Whether we represent a creditor seeking to recover value or a party defending claims, we provide the firepower and finesse necessary to litigate insolvency disputes with clarity, confidence, and control.

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  • Administrative Claimants Committee of LTV Steel, Inc. v. William Bricker, et al. (Northern District of Ohio). Representation of officers in connection with breach of fiduciary duty and deepening insolvency claims arising out of unsuccessful efforts to restructure complex, multi-state integrated steel mill operations.
  • The Antioch Company (Southern District of Ohio). Defense of former corporate directors in action for damages brought in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio by the post-confirmation litigation trustee.
  • Schwab Industries, Inc. (Northern District of Ohio). Successfully opposed debtor’s attempt to obtain priming lien over pre-petition secured liens of syndicated bank group.
  • GEO Specialty Chemicals. (District of New Jersey). Obtained confirmation of debtor’s plan of reorganization following contested confirmation hearing.
  • Bond Safeguard Insurance Company v. KeyBank (Southern District of Georgia). Obtained judgment from district court, affirmed on appeal, dismissing plaintiff’s lender liability and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty claims.
  • Catalyst Paper Corporation (District of Delaware and British Columbia). Representation of indenture trustee in Chapter 15 case of British Columbian producer of mechanical printing paper.
  • Hipotecaria Su Casita (Mexico). Representation of U.S. indenture trustee in concurso proceedings of Mexican non-bank and mortgage construction lender.
  • Sino-Forest Corporation (Ontario). Representation of indenture trustee in Canadian restructuring proceeding of leading commercial forest plantation operator in China.
  • Regional Diagnostics, LLC (Northern District of Ohio). Representation of former officers in adversary proceeding alleging breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent transfers arising out of prepetition leveraged buyout.
  • Securities Investor Protection Corp. v. NEBS Financial Services, Inc. (Northern District of Ohio). Representation of court-appointed trustee for SIPC liquidation of broker-dealer under the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA).