Bondholder / Trustee Representation

Maximizing Recovery in Bond Investments

Protecting investments and maximizing recovery are complicated, especially when riskier projects and distressed assets are involved. We represent the most sophisticated financial institutions throughout the life cycle of their bond investments.

Awards

Legal 500 United States

Ranked Band 1 in Restructuring/Bankruptcy (Municipal) (2024)

Chambers USA

The Massachusetts Bankruptcy/Restructuring Practice was recognized in Band 1.

Chambers USA

The Massachusetts Public Finance Practice is recognized in Band 1.

Our Experience

Deep Industry Experience

Deep industry experience in the senior living, project finance, higher education and hospital and health care district industries

Advising Trustees and Creditors in LA and TX Bankruptcies

Mintz advised the bond trustees of wood pellet supplier German Pellets and its US subsidiaries in a $515 million cross-border bankruptcy. The ongoing matter has included Louisiana and Texas bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation and insolvency matters in Germany.

20 Attorneys

Strong interdisciplinary practice

Our Approach

On the front end, we act as investors’ counsel — using our decades of workout experience to develop the strongest set of documents that the investors’ negotiating leverage will allow.

Distressed Assets

As investments move into distress, our dedicated group of more than 20 attorneys partner with clients to maximize recovery — using our legal skill, industry knowledge, negotiating savvy, and industry knowledge and contacts. We are particularly deft at working with the interests of the indenture trustee and debtholders to allow the parties to implement practical recovery strategies.

Skilled Litigators

If litigation is called for, we are ready. We have one of the largest, most distinguished practices experienced in representing institutional clients in complex business and insolvency litigation. Our attorneys regularly appear in bankruptcy and state court proceedings at the trial and appellate levels. And we participate in mediation and arbitration forums across the country.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“They are the largest player in this segment.”

Client, SVP, Financial Services Company

“They largely represent institutional investors, so they understand that perspective well.”

Client, SVP, Global Asset Management Firm

“They are particularly good at handling these situations because they will manage the relationships of the various people involved and bring out a successful outcome.”