When a bankruptcy is especially difficult - when the level of distress is especially severe or the acrimony particularly toxic - Joe Barry brings a strategic sensibility and creative approach to the proceedings. Known for his innovative approaches to the most challenging restructuring problems, clients seek Joe's counsel when more traditional solutions are deemed inadequate.

As co-chairman of Young Conaway's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group, Joe co-heads up an unparalleled team of approximately 50 attorneys in their active engagement by debtors, lenders, purchasers, committees and creditors in both in-court and out-of-court restructurings from Young Conaway's offices in Wilmington, Delaware and New York City.

FOCUS:

• All aspects of in-court and out-of-court corporate restructuring processes, including debtors, official committees, foreign representatives, lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, ad hoc groups and purchasers.
• Industries include energy, retail, health care, banking, telecommunications, real estate, staffing and recruiting, mortgage investment, agriculture, insurance, hospitality, aviation, textile, automotive, logistics and transportation and manufacturing industries.

RECOGNITIONS:

Joe and his work have been regularly and consistently praised by most ranking systems in the field of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, including, Chambers USA:  America's Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America^©, The M&A Advisor, Global Restructuring Review, LawDragon 500, The M&A Advisor, The Deal and Turnarounds & Workouts.

Clients interviewed by Chambers USA have praised Joe’s work, noting that:

• “He easily grasps issues and masterfully directs the case to a timely, successful outcome.”
• “He does an amazing job navigating complexities and securing tremendous results in an efficient manner.”
• “Joe is very sensitive to clients' needs and communicates well.”