Chapter 7, 11 and 15 Insolvency Proceedings
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 15 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Counsel
WH Burkley represents debtors, creditors, committees, fiduciaries, and international stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. Across Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Chapter 15 cross-border matters, we provide strategic, practical guidance to help clients stabilize operations, protect value, and navigate financial challenges with confidence.
With experience in bankruptcy courts across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and throughout the country, our attorneys combine strong legal insight with a business-focused approach to move matters forward efficiently and effectively.
Chapter 7 Liquidations and Trustee Representation
• Advising trustees and fiduciaries on estate administration
• Representing creditors in claims and distribution matters
• Handling adversary proceedings and contested issues
• Investigating and pursuing estate claims, including avoidance actions
• Assisting with asset sales and liquidation strategies
Chapter 11 Reorganizations
• Representing debtors in operational and financial restructurings
• Advising secured and unsecured creditors
• Serving as counsel to creditors’ committees
• Structuring and negotiating plans of reorganization
• Managing Section 363 asset sales and going-concern transactions
• Addressing valuation, confirmation, and related litigation issues
• Advising on debtor-in-possession and exit financing
Chapter 15 Cross‑Border Insolvency
• Representing foreign representatives seeking recognition in U.S. courts
• Advising U.S.-based creditors and stakeholders in international proceedings
• Coordinating multi-jurisdictional restructuring strategies
• Addressing cross-border asset recovery and enforcement issues
Integrated Capabilities
Restructuring matters rarely occur in isolation. Our Bankruptcy & Restructuring team works closely with attorneys across the firm to address the legal, financial, and operational issues that often accompany distressed situations.
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate & Business Transactions
• Finance & Lending
• Tax Planning & Controversy
• Real Estate
• Creditors’ Rights & Remedies
Our Approach
- Align insolvency and restructuring strategies with each client’s business and financial objectives
- Evaluate available options across Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and cross-border proceedings to identify the most effective solution
- Coordinate across legal, financial, operational, and stakeholder considerations
- Focus on preserving value, maximizing recovery opportunities, and minimizing disruption
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and decisive execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing debtors, creditors, fiduciaries, committees, and stakeholders in complex insolvency proceedings
- Practical guidance across liquidations, reorganizations, and cross-border restructurings
- Strong litigation capabilities in bankruptcy and restructuring disputes
- Integration with corporate, finance, real estate, and creditors’ rights practices
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on preserving value and advancing client objectives
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Band 1 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 1 – Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 2 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 2 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.