Bankruptcy & Restructuring Archives - The BTI Consulting Group

David M. Hillman

tthorp — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:02:15 +0000

David M. Hillman is the Global Co-Chair of the Restructuring Group and co-head of the Private Credit Restructuring Group.

David has 30 years of experience with an emphasis on representing private credit lenders, private funds, sovereign wealth funds and other alternative lenders and distressed investors in special situations and restructurings both in and out of court. He has substantial experience in every phase of restructuring and distressed investing, including credit bid sales under section 363, debt-for-equity swaps, chapter 11 plans, out-of-court restructurings and foreclosures, as well as navigating inter-creditor issues involving liability management transactions the relative rights of majority and minority lenders. David also litigates the issues facing private credit lenders, including issues involving plan confirmation, solvency, valuation, inter-creditor disputes, financing and cash collateral disputes, fraudulent transfers, equitable subordination, recharacterization, breach of fiduciary duty and similar disputes.

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Robert J. Wilger

tthorp — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:01:50 +0000

Robert J. Wilger represents clients in all aspects of employment law, including civil lawsuits and administrative proceedings involving allegations of wrongful termination, discrimination and other claims arising out of employment disputes. In addition to practicing before the United States Supreme Court and other state and federal courts, Robert also has experience in federal and state administrative actions before:

The California Labor Commissioner
The California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The National Labor Relations Board

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Philip Rogers

tthorp — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:57 +0000

Philip Rogers has practiced international tax law since 1983.

Philip concentrates his practice in international tax, including legal and operational structuring, general international tax planning matters, global transfer pricing strategy and documentation, cross-border mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures, and international tax controversy. He has led dozens of international structuring projects for companies across a wide spectrum of industries and jurisdictions, and his clients include leaders in the financial, high technology and consumer products industries.

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Christopher V. Hawkins

tthorp — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:56 +0000

Christopher V. Hawkins is a commercial insolvency attorney who advises businesses, fiduciaries, trade creditors, lenders, asset purchasers, and other key stakeholders in complex commercial insolvency challenges, regardless of when time and money are in short supply and of critical importance, including bankruptcies, receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and out-of-court workouts. When time and money are in short supply and are of critical importance, Chris is well-known for leveraging his broad experience to help clients navigate treacherous waters to pursue the best possible outcomes.

Chris is a frequent speaker on topics related to bankruptcy, receivership, assignment for the benefit of creditors, and other insolvency matters. He previously served as an author for Westlaw’s Commercial Finance Newsletter.

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John-Paul Motley

tthorp — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:42 +0000

John-Paul is a partner in Cooley’s public companies group. His practice focuses on advising public and private companies and their boards of directors on a wide range of transactional and corporate governance matters. John-Paul represents clients in debt and equity capital markets transactions, ranging from IPOs and secondary offerings to high-yield, convertible and investment grade debt issuances. In addition, John-Paul advises public company clients on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosure issues and compliance matters, and he regularly acts as the outside corporate counsel for his clients. John-Paul has been recognized by Chambers USA for his Capital Markets: Debt & Equity practice since 2015 where clients describe him as “extremely knowledgeable, responsive and personable” particularly noting his “strong deal sense” and “good business instincts.”

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Brian P. Welch

tthorp — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:42 +0000

Brian Welch is a Partner at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. and is Vice Chair of the Firm’s Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice group. His practice is primarily focused in the fields of bankruptcy, business reorganization, debtor’s and creditor’s rights, insolvency, and commercial litigation.

In 2025, Brian was selected for inclusion among the 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch by Law Bulletin Media. Brian has also been recognized among the Best Lawyers in America in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, a “Rising Star” in the fields of Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Appellate, and Creditor & Debtor Rights by Illinois Super Lawyers and as an “Emerging Lawyer” in the field of Bankruptcy & Workout Law by Illinois Emerging Lawyers.

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Gregory E. Pessin

tthorp — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:59:42 +0000

Gregory E. Pessin is Chair of Wachtell Lipton’s Restructuring and Finance Department. He focuses on representing borrowers with respect to all types of financing for mergers and acquisitions and other transformative corporate transactions. He also regularly represents parties to high-stakes conflicts involving debt and financing issues, and advises investors in and purchasers and sellers of distressed entities.

Since 2020, Greg has advised on more transactions by dollar value than any other attorney in North America. MergerLinks has repeatedly named Greg the top financing lawyer in North America. The IFLR1000 recognizes him as a “Market Leader”—“one of the true leaders and standout performers” in his field, with a “track record of high-profile innovative deals.” Lawdragon lists Mr. Pessin as one of the 500 Leading Dealmakers in America and one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America, and the Legal 500 highlights Greg’s reputation for providing “practical and value-added solutions & advice.” Mr. Pessin has also been recognized by Expert Guides and Super Lawyers.

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Mark G. Ledwin

tthorp — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:59:41 +0000

Mark Ledwin focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Mark’s cost-effective approach to litigation centers on up-front analysis and identification of the critical issues in a case with the goal of achieving early resolution.

In addition to representing banks and other traditional creditors, Mark has developed a unique concentration assisting carriers with the resolution of insurance coverage and claims issues in bankruptcy. Mark has appeared in numerous bankruptcy cases across the country on behalf of secured and unsecured creditors, including creditors’ committees. He also handles a range of commercial litigation matters, including mortgage foreclosures, note and guaranty actions, consumer class actions, and defensive lender liability cases.

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Lucian (‘Luke’) Murley

tthorp — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:59:41 +0000

Luke Murley represents companies and individuals in corporate restructurings, creditor’s rights, and distressed acquisitions. His clients include representing committees and other estate fiduciaries in large, high-profile restructurings as well as middle-market and privately held company cases nationwide.

Luke regularly advises financially healthy businesses that find themselves creditors in chapter 11 proceedings, helping them navigate risk, maximize recoveries, and protect ongoing commercial relationships.

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Daniel S. Bleck

tthorp — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:17:06 +0000

Dan’s practice focuses on representing institutional investors, lenders and creditors in financial restructurings, litigation, and creditors’ rights. Dan is predominately known for his representation of bondholders, bond trustees and other creditor groups in various distressed continuing care retirement communities and health care related entities nationwide. In addition, Dan has a broad practice in representing distressed tax-exempt debt holders in a number of other sectors ranging from hospitality and manufacturing to clients in distressed acquisitions and divestitures.

Dan is highly regarded for his client service and favorably recognized as one of today’s leading financial restructuring lawyers by key industry publications. He has lectured on legal and technical matters within the municipal and restructuring fields and also serves on boards and committees for both charitable and bankruptcy-related organizations.

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