Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that three of its partners have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers list. The honorees are:
- Matthew D. Cavenaugh – Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights
- Wade Cooper – Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring, with a focus on Litigation
- Kristhy M. Peguero – Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Recovery
Launched in 2005, Lawdragon is a legal media company that features news, editorial features, and a variety of guides to the nation’s top legal professionals who lead in a particular practice area or industry and who have handled significant matters within the past year.
In its announcement, Lawdragon noted: “These are the advisors who can keep their cool for companies, investors, governments and others on the fiscal precipice. Once a practice that seemed more black and white – you’re solvent or you’re not – this burgeoning group of specialists reflects the reality of the modern economy, in which few corporate entities truly go bust. Instead, they are re-leveraged, managed as special situations, sold as a distressed transaction, and – if all else fails – may truly become bankrupt.”
Selection for this list of the top bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys in the U.S. is limited to those who have been in practice for at least 10 years and is based on the publication’s individual research, submissions from firms and companies, and vetting with experienced lawyers in their respective areas.
Meet Jackson Walker
Since 1887, Jackson Walker has represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest law firm in the state. Jackson Walker consistently ranks among leading firms in Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, and as a BTI Client Service A-Team based on feedback from corporate counsel. To explore our related experience, visit the Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery practice page.
