Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Developing a Case Strategy, Working With Key Players, and Achieving a Client's Goals (Inside the Minds)

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the different stages of a chapter 11 proceeding, and the key considerations for each stage. These top lawyers reveal their advice on determining the best course of action for a client, preparing for filing, planning strategically for restructuring, and dealing with post-closing issues. From important timing considerations to working with key players and managing communications with creditors and employees, these authors offer guidance for overcoming obstacles and helping the client make informed decisions about business realities. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies for approaching litigation proceedings, discuss the nuances of executory contracts, and outline recent changes and developments in the bankruptcy arena. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. Chapters Include: 1. J. Talbot Sant Jr., Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP - "Considerations for Filing Chapter 11" 2. Judy A. O Neill, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP - "Developing and Implementing an Action Plan: Advising Clients Entering the Bankruptcy Arena" 3. Samuel R. Grego, Principal, Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC - "Assisting Clients from the Start Through the End of a Bankruptcy Case" 4. Keith A. McDaniels, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP - "Developing a Strategic Plan for Divesting Assets Through Chapter 11" 5. John S. Delnero, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP - "Benefits of Corporate Restructuring in Chapter 11" 6. Valerie P. Morrison, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP - "An Inside Look at Bankruptcy Litigation" 7. Alec P. Ostrow, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee PC - "Surviving Life in the Chapter 11 Fishbowl" 8. Jeffrey W. Levitan, Member, Proskauer Rose LLP - "Executory Contracts in Chapter 11" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Debtor's Chapter 11 Plan Appendix B: Motion to Approve Debtor-in-Possession Financing Appendix C: Motion to Approve Payment of Pre-Petition Wages Appendix D: Motion to Obtain Post-Petition Financing Appendix E: Motion to Authorize Accelerated Payment of Wages, Payroll, and Other Employee Benefits Appendix F: Asset Purchase Agreement Appendix G: Sale and Bidding Procedures