First Brands OK To Hire Advisers Amid Conflict Concerns

By Alex Wittenberg · December 8, 2025, 7:51 PM EST

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Monday allowed troubled auto-parts maker First Brands Group to hire restructuring advisers including Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP in its Chapter 11 case, rejecting calls from...

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Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

First Brands Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas bankruptcy court with between $10 billion and $50 billion in debt.

Case Number

4:25-bk-90399

Judge

Christopher M. Lopez

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

between $10 billion and $50 billion

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Case Information

Case Title

First Brands Group Holdings, LLC

Case Number

4:25-bk-90397

Court

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

September 28, 2025