Louis Chiappetta Bio

Louis S. Chiappetta is considered an industry leader with respect to representing both debtor and creditor clients in complex US and non-US reorganizations in both in and out-of-court restructurings—particularly those including balance sheet, multi-national, environmental, labor, and mass tort litigation issues throughout a wide variety of industries, including retail, agriculture, foods, consumer products, transportation, alternative investment, construction, pharmaceuticals, energy, automotive, manufacturing, grocery, telecommunications, entertainment, health care, and shipping. In addition to his debtor and creditor representations, Louis has extensive experience advising boards of directors and senior officers regarding fiduciary duties and contingency planning strategies in both in and out-of-court restructuring situations. Louis was recently recognized as one of the 10 “Power Players: Distinguished Advisers” by Financier Worldwide as well as one of 50 restructuring lawyers by Global M&A Network—recognizing him as one of the top attorneys in restructuring. Louis has also been consistently recognized and ranked in Lawdragon 500, Crains’ Business Chicago, IFLR1000 and Chambers USA, which has described Louis as “knowledgeable, commercial and efficient” alongside fellow restructuring professionals who consider him “one of the most dedicated advisers” in the restructuring industry. He is also frequently recognized throughout peer publications and industry sources such as Best Lawyers in America, Leading Lawyers, and SuperLawyers as one of the preeminent practitioners in the restructuring field. Louis’ work has won deal of the year awards at leading restructuring awards programs, such as those organized by the M&A Advisor, Turnaround Management Association, IFLR, and GRR.