Chapter 11 bankruptcy, known as “reorganization bankruptcy,” is a critical process for preserving a debtor’s business value. This blog explores the life cycle of a Chapter 11 case, emphasizing the importance for creditors and other stakeholders to understand the stages and their potential impact on financial interests. Part II of this series delves into the middle and final stages, including plan confirmation and post-plan administration.

Stage 4: Plan Confirmation
The debtor has the exclusive right to propose a Chapter 11 plan, which outlines the resolution of pre-bankruptcy liabilities and treatments for stakeholders. Accompanied by a disclosure statement, the plan requires court approval and creditor votes. Stakeholders must review these documents carefully to assess their impact and ensure compliance with Bankruptcy Code requirements.

Stage 5: Post-Confirmation Administration
Post-confirmation involves implementing the confirmed plan, whether reorganization or liquidation. This phase includes claim reconciliation, asset distribution, and potential adversary proceedings. Stakeholders must remain vigilant, monitoring the case for any developments affecting their interests and acting promptly to protect their rights. Read full article here.

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Photo of David Fournier David Fournier

David represents various interests in complex bankruptcy proceedings in the District of Delaware and other jurisdictions. His clients include corporate debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, official creditors’ committees, foreign representatives, and others. David also has extensive experience as a mediator in bankruptcy litigation.

Photo of Evelyn Meltzer Evelyn Meltzer

Evelyn focuses her practice on corporate bankruptcy, insolvency, distressed M&A, and creditors’ rights. With more than 20 years of experience, Evelyn understands all facets of a problem or opportunity, strategically devising insightful, innovative, and practical solutions that protect and advance her clients’ interests.

Photo of Katherine Culbertson Katherine Culbertson

Katherine devotes her practice to bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters, as well as related litigation and counseling. She advises debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders, investors, and other parties-in-interest in all aspects of complex corporate restructurings. Her recent matters include engagements in finance…

Katherine devotes her practice to bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters, as well as related litigation and counseling. She advises debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders, investors, and other parties-in-interest in all aspects of complex corporate restructurings. Her recent matters include engagements in finance and lending, private equity, cryptocurrency, insurance, and telecommunication sectors.

Photo of Sean Feener Sean Feener

Sean focuses his practice on advising debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, investors, and other parties-in-interest in all aspects of complex corporate restructurings. With experience gained from working in the New York offices of major law firms, Sean represents clients in a wide range…

Sean focuses his practice on advising debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, investors, and other parties-in-interest in all aspects of complex corporate restructurings. With experience gained from working in the New York offices of major law firms, Sean represents clients in a wide range of restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court strategic transactions, and distressed acquisitions.

Photo of Kenneth Listwak Kenneth Listwak

Ken has broad experience in bankruptcy and reorganization matters, including adversary proceedings and contested matters in complex bankruptcy cases, and advising and guiding clients through complex issues involving bankruptcy law and Delaware legal practice.

Photo of Hanna Redd Hanna Redd

Hanna represents debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases, complex financial restructurings, workouts, and distressed situations. She is adept at navigating the intricacies of bankruptcy law and financial distress, providing clients with strategic solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Photo of Tori Lynn Remington Tori Lynn Remington

Tori is an associate in the firm’s Finance and Financial Restructuring + Insolvency practice groups. She has been involved in complex chapter 11 proceedings and litigation matters, representing various parties in interest, including debtors-in-possession, DIP lenders, stalking horse purchasers, and creditors. Tori also…

Tori is an associate in the firm’s Finance and Financial Restructuring + Insolvency practice groups. She has been involved in complex chapter 11 proceedings and litigation matters, representing various parties in interest, including debtors-in-possession, DIP lenders, stalking horse purchasers, and creditors. Tori also has experience in the Court of Chancery representing assignees in Delaware ABCs.