DISTRESSED M&A

Our team regularly advises on the sale or acquisition of distressed companies whether in-court or out-of-court.  MPM has extensive experience in distressed buyouts, chapter 11 plan sponsorships, and sales under section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. Purchasing a company and/or acquiring large amounts of its debt can yield substantial returns, whether done through a direct acquisition, becoming a chapter 11 sponsor, or a 363 sale. MPM has applied its experience with restructurings to assisting buyers and sellers of distressed companies. 

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By offering creative, practical, and thoughtful solutions, our team ensures that clients achieve the most effective counsel regarding the complex issues associated with distressed M&A transactions.  

MPM’s extensive experience in this area extends to representing institutional and strategic purchasers of assets of troubled companies in distressed out-of-court M&A transactions as well as bidders in sales conducted under the Bankruptcy Code, including the special requirements, issues, and pitfalls related to these transactions (e.g., successor liability; bidding strategies, procedures, and protections).