Mr Peter Siddiqui > Katten > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

Katten
525 WEST MONROE STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60661-3693
ILLINOIS
United States

Work Department

Insolvency and Restructuring

Position

When advising creditors in bankruptcies and reorganizations, Peter Siddiqui knows that his job is to make the best of a bad situation. Banks, hedge funds and private equity investors, as well as borrowers, turn to him to find swift solutions that protect their interests with minimal distress. Because he understands his clients’ business realities — whether they’re in the automobile, real estate, financial services or hospitality and resort industries — he offers advice that’s not just informed, but practical.

Dealing with companies in financial distress requires a flexible mindset focused on practical solutions for problems that often involve a host of parties. Peter knows that his goal isn’t to “win” every dispute. Instead, he keeps his eye on creating a framework that will produce the best result efficiently. He has worked with companies through all phases of the economic cycle, and understands that every restructuring, bankruptcy and other debt resolution must take into account the context of the financial environment.

Peter also assists debtors in Chapter 11 cases, trustees in bankruptcy actions and secured creditors in mortgage foreclosures, sales and orderly wind downs.

Education

JD, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law; BA, DePauw University

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate

Katten has a fully-rounded restructuring and bankruptcy practice with a notably fine record in representing independent directors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings; it recently advised the independent managers on AmSurg’s liability management transactions and Chapter 11 cases. The firm also frequently acts for debtors, equity sponsors, creditor committees, secured lenders and agents, and indenture trustees, among a variety of constituencies in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Energy, healthcare, retail and restaurants, technology, finance, real estate and shipping are among its primary sectors. Steven Reisman is a key name in the team alongside Peter Siddiqui in Chicago, the former recognised for his experience in advising boards of directors, independent directors and special committees. Los Angeles-based William Freeman has vast experience in West coast restructurings, while Cindi Giglio, co-chairing the practice with Peter Knight, specialises in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.