MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC , is the leader in middle-market business restructuring and business turnarounds, where exceptional performance meets tangible results. With a proven history of success and a prestigious collection of awards, we stand at the forefront of revitalizing businesses facing financial and operational challenges.

Our dedicated team of experts specializes in navigating the complexities of financial distress, offering strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. In 2023, MACCO was awarded the American Bankruptcy Institutes’ “Asset Sale of the Year” and the M&A Advisor’s “Turnaround of the Year” Award for saving a publicly traded cannabis consumer products company. During 2022, MACCO was awarded the M&A Advisor’s “Chapter 11 of the Year Award ($250MM Category)” in the Cred, Inc. cryptocurrency chapter 11.

At MACCO, it’s the drive to find a solution that compels us. We understand that business challenges demand swift and effective action. Our client-centric approach ensures that every solution aligns with the client’s needs.
What sets us apart is not our accolades but our people. The tangible impact we've made on countless businesses, in a broad array of industries across the nation, attests to our capability.

BRACEWELL LLP

Bracewell is an industry-focused law firm with a market-leading financial restructuring and bankruptcy practice, recognized for its extensive experience helping clients navigate complex Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court transactions. Headquartered in Houston, we are known throughout the United States and internationally for providing tailored legal strategies for banks, noteholders, bondholders, corporate borrowers and institutional investors, including insurance companies and pension funds. 

Our team handles the full range of intricate matters such as debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings, Section 363 asset sales, and restructuring-related second lien or mezzanine financings, consistently earning top rankings from Chambers USA, IFLR1000 and Legal 500 US. Whether advising creditors, committees or debtors, Bracewell offers unmatched experience and results-driven counsel.

We have built a reputation for deploying excellent lawyers who deliver superior client service, in addition to a common culture of teamwork and collegiality. For more on our bankruptcy practice, contact Trey Wood at trey.wood@bracewell.com.

FTI CONSULTING INC

With more than 1,900 professionals and 67 offices across 22 countries, our Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment focuses on the strategic, operational, financial, transactional and capital needs of our clients around the world. Our clients include corporations, boards of directors, investors, private equity sponsors, banks, lenders and other financing sources and creditor groups, as well as other parties-in-interest. We deliver a wide range of services centered around three core offerings: Turnaround & Restructuring, Business Transformation & Strategy and Transactions. We also couple our industry experts with seasoned operators and multi-disciplinary professionals, to provide outside-the-box, yet practical solutions in complex situations. To learn more, visit www.fticonsulting.com

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP

Greenberg Traurig’s internationally recognized Restructuring & Special Situations Practice provides clients with deep insight and knowledge acquired over decades of experience. The team has a broad and diverse range of experience developing creative strategies for highly complex situations that arise in connection with in- and out-of-court reorganizations, restructurings, workouts, liquidations, and distressed M&A transactions. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the firm’s vast resources and business network, the team helps clients navigate business challenges, whether those issues that arise in their own restructurings or those that arise in dealings with other parties in distress. Our team is led by Greenberg Traurig Senior Vice President, Shari Heyen. Shari also serves as Co-Chair of the Global Restructuring & Special Situations Practice and Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Houston office. 

JONES WALKER LLP

To maintain balance in a rapidly shifting economic, legislative and regulatory landscape, debtors, creditors, lenders, and other parties affected by insolvencies need sophisticated, seasoned legal counsel. Jones Walker LLP Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team focuses on the needs of clients while providing effective representation in courts nationwide. Our attorneys regularly represent clients in all transactional and litigation aspects of business bankruptcy and insolvency matters. The Jones Walker Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team has multiple Fellows in the American College of Bankruptcy and attorneys who are board certified by the American Board of Certification in Business Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights. 

PARKINS & RUBIO LLP

Parkins & Rubio LLP is a business bankruptcy boutique law firm led by Lenard Parkins and Charles Rubio.   Parkins & Rubio is known for providing first-class, top-tier legal representation in complex business bankruptcy cases. The firm delivers “Big Law” experience and representation to clients tied to a commitment to efficiency and cost-effectiveness, so clients achieve outstanding results for reasonable fees.  With offices in Houston, Texas, and New York, New York, the firm is strategically positioned in the primary venues for business bankruptcy cases in the country.  Parkins & Rubio are known for their passion for law practice. Representing debtors, committees and other parties in business bankruptcy cases, the firm brings its wealth of experience, common sense and client focus to every matter it handles.

PORTER HEDGES LLP

Porter Hedges is among the leading law firms in Texas focused on sophisticated transactions and complex litigation.  We help creditors, debtors, investors, and fiduciaries resolve complex financial challenges with creativity, precision, and a clear focus on outcomes. Our restructuring and bankruptcy team is known for guiding clients through both in-court and out-of-court solutions, including Chapter 11 reorganizations, distressed M&A, workouts, and recapitalizations for companies at every stage of the business cycle. 

What sets us apart is our practical, stakeholder-driven approach. We take the time to understand each client’s objectives—whether protecting claims, preserving enterprise value, or positioning a business for long-term viability—and tailor strategies accordingly. Recognized by Chambers USA and Legal500, our team delivers trusted counsel, clear communication, and decisive action in high-stakes turnaround situations.

John Higgins - jhiggins@porterhedges.com, Megan Young-John myoung-john@porterhedges.com, and Nick Sorensen - nsorensen@porterhedges.com

VINSON & ELKINS LLP

Vinson & Elkins: Leading the Way in Restructuring & Reorganization

Vinson & Elkins is a market leader in the restructuring advisory landscape and has played a pivotal role in some of the largest and most complex restructurings across the United States. V&E has a balanced practice and leverages extensive experience representing a diverse array of stakeholders, including companies, secured lenders, and equity holders. We excel in crafting strategies that maximize negotiating leverage, whether through innovative out-of-court solutions or efficient in-court proceedings. 

Our deep bench of over 25 top-tier professionals operates seamlessly across disciplines and geographies, ensuring comprehensive and effective legal solutions. With accolades from Chambers Legal 500, Global Restructuring Review, and a proven track record of achieving value-maximizing outcomes, V&E is a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of corporate restructuring. To learn more, visit velaw.com.

WITHUM

Withum is a top-ranked advisory, tax and accounting firm with offices in major cities and financial centers across the country, including an international presence in Bangalore, India. Withum’s talented accounting and advisory professionals add value to every relationship with a dynamic approach to problem-solving. Purpose-driven to be a catalyst for the growth and success of our people, our clients and our communities, we aim to foster a team of professionals who serve clients with unwavering integrity by unlocking the collective power of people. We combine our entrepreneurial energy and inclusive teamwork to deliver exponential results through collaboration and trust. That’s the Power in the Plus. Visit www.Withum.com for more information.