Ballard Spahr LLP

Praised by clients for providing ‘excellent brief writing, wise counsel, and solid legal advice,’ Ballard Spahr LLP is solid choice for creditors and debtors seeking assistance with municipal restructurings and bankruptcies. The group is well-equipped to handle complex Chapter 9 cases, most notably acting on the City of Chester, Pennsylvania’s bankruptcy, cementing its reputation in the US market. Co-leading the department are Philadelphia’s William Rhodes and Matthew Summers, who is based between Delaware and Baltimore; Rhodes specializes in municipal recoveries, with an emphasis on the education sector, while Summers stands out for his experience representing creditors in municipal bankruptcies. Summers’ track record includes acting on the Detroit and San Bernadino, California Chapter 9s, and has led on related litigation and receivership proceedings. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Delaware-based Tobey Daluz, who is noted for being ’strategically focused’ on restructurings, bankruptcies, and workouts. Other key practitioners include Delaware’s Laurel Roglen and Minneapolis-based William Wassweiler.