James T. Grogan represents both company and creditor clients in intricate financial restructurings, bankruptcy cases, and out-of-court workouts. Additionally, James works with clients on strategy design and implementation for negotiation and litigation processes, offering significant contributions as the lead trial counsel in bankruptcy disputes. His work extends to cross-border restructuring projects, representing some of the most noteworthy market engagements in recent years. Apart from his representations in bankruptcy court, he is regularly involved in appellate matters connected to bankruptcy cases.
James has deep experience with diverse business restructurings that occur both inside and outside of chapter 11. These include handling restructurings across a multitude of sectors such as oil and gas, FinTech and payments, corporate finance, and technology, media, and telecommunications among others. James frequently advises FinTech and other clients on cryptocurrency issues related to financial restructurings.
Concentrations
•Corporate reorganization •Business restructuring •Commercial complex bankruptcy •Distressed mergers and acquisitions •Special situations and distressed transactions •Creditors’ rights •Litigation •Health care insolvency •Energy, oil and gas •Blockchain and digital assets •Telecommunications
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2024-2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2022-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2021-2022 •Restructuring Including Bankruptcy: Corporate, 2021-2022 •Finance - Restructuring: Corporate, 2021 •Team Member, M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards, “Consumer and Retail Products Deal of the Year” for work on Furniture Brands, 2014