Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

A powerhouse in the US municipal bankruptcy space, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has a strong track record advising bond holders, insurers, and indenture trustees on defaults, workouts, and restructurings, as well as bankruptcies and recoveries. The group, which has considerable experience handling high-profile Chapter 9 cases, is well-equipped to assist notable clients from a broad range of industry sectors, including healthcare, senior living, and higher education. Spearheading the team is New York’s Nathan Coco, a specialist in municipal restructurings, distressed debt transactions, and creditor rights enforcement issues. On the financing front, Boston-based Ian Hammel and Eric Blythe are the names to note, both of whom have expertise in distressed municipal, nonprofit, and distressed university financings. The department also benefits from the aptitude of New York’s Megan Preusker, who stands out for her distressed and defaulted credits prowess. Other key practitioners include Aaron Williams – who focuses on debt restructurings and workouts – and Tim McKeon, who is adept at advising on distressed sales. Both are based in Boston. William Kannel is no longer at the firm.