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Helping You Navigate Cross-Border Bankruptcy Reorganization Successfully

Last updated on June 17, 2025

Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code governs cross-border insolvency and allows foreign entities to seek recognition of international proceedings in U.S. courts. However, international reorganizations demand strategic navigation across different legal systems.

At Williams LLP, we have worked with businesses from Germany, China, Spain, India and more, helping them steer through these complex restructurings with clarity and purpose. We focus on global corporate and insolvency matters from our New York City, London and Monrovia offices.

Helping You Understand International Bankruptcy Reorganization

When a foreign company has assets or creditors in multiple countries, the legal process must address these concerns across jurisdictions. This is not simply about filing paperwork but protecting your company’s global interests while ensuring legal recognition from U.S. courts and other relevant jurisdictions.

Key legal concepts include:

  • Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Enables foreign representatives to access U.S. courts and seek recognition of foreign proceedings
  • Center of Main Interests (COMI): A legal determination affecting which court has primary jurisdiction
  • UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency: Adopted by many countries, this model allows smoother cooperation between courts in different nations
  • Recognition of Foreign Proceedings: A key step for enforcing reorganization plans in the U.S. or abroad

Each structure must be managed by a trusted attorney who understands domestic and international legal frameworks.

Coordinating Legal Actions Across Borders

You may be dealing with asset protection, bond restructuring, foreign creditor negotiations or disputes across multiple countries. For over 15 years, we have helped clients align their cross-border strategies with U.S. and foreign legal requirements.

We have guided clients through:

  • Cross-border syndicated loan workouts
  • Recognition of UK and EU insolvency proceedings in U.S. courts
  • Legal coordination for parent-subsidiary liabilities
  • COMI challenges and litigation strategy in multiple jurisdictions

Let our qualified lawyer help you understand what lies ahead and build a clear legal path forward.

Contact Us

Call Williams LLP at 917-730-2454 or use our secure contact form for help. Our multilingual team, fluent in French, German, Chinese and Spanish, carefully handles complex international bankruptcy cases.