June 7, 2023
The 2023 edition of Chambers USA ranked Murtha Cullina’s Massachusetts Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Construction practices as leading practices in the state.
The publication notes that our Massachusetts Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice “is equally adept at handling contentious and noncontentious matters for businesses, lenders and trustees. The practice is experienced in insolvency and distressed finance situations affecting companies in a range of sectors. It is noted for its work on sophisticated Chapter 7 cases, and oversees major distressed asset transactions as well as asset recovery and fraudulent transfer claims.”
Our Massachusetts Construction practice is noted for having “an accomplished team with strong experience in the drafting and negotiation of contracts, and a broad spectrum of disputes relating to construction projects. It represents a varied client base including owners, developers, general contractors and construction managers. The team is noted for its expertise in cases involving breach of contract, lien law, defect disputes and delay claims.”
In addition, Boston lawyers Daniel Cohn, Mark DeGiacomo, Jonathan Horne and Thomas Vangel were named leading lawyers in Bankruptcy/Restructuring; and Sara Bryant, Andrew Wailgum and Loring "Woody" Cook were named leading lawyers in Construction.
Chambers USA’s commentary about our Massachusetts Bankruptcy/Restructuring team included:
- Daniel Cohn's expertise covers a variety of in-court and out-of-court restructurings and distressed M&A. "Daniel does really good work in this area." "He is brilliant."
- Mark DeGiacomo serves as a Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustee, as well as providing nonfiduciary counsel to both creditors and debtors during bankruptcies and commercial disputes. "Mark is a great lawyer with a robust trustee practice."
- Jonathan Horne has broad practice area knowledge, often assisting on Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings. "Jonathan is a very fine lawyer. He is technically skilled and conducts himself well.
- Thomas Vangel's practice involves bankruptcy litigation stemming from Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings, as well as a broad range of commercial disputes.
Chambers USA’s commentary about our notable practitioners in Construction included:
- Sara Bryant is adept at handling contract drafting and negotiation as well as representing clients in litigation. "Sara is an excellent advocate in court."
- Andrew Wailgum is well regarded for his work on behalf of owners, developers, general contractors and managers in construction projects and litigation. "Andrew Wailgum is practical, wise and always looking to get issues resolved in a way that doesn't involve protracted litigation and excess costs."
- Woody Cook is recognized for his extensive experience in contract negotiation and litigation.
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