Analysis

Bankruptcy And Restructuring Trends To Watch In 2026

By Alex Wittenberg ( January 2, 2026, 12:04 PM EST) -- Bankruptcy practitioners expect restructuring activity to remain elevated in the year ahead as more debt comes due and businesses continue to grapple with economic uncertainty. Major court rulings on bankruptcy plans, innovations in out-of-court debt deals and shifts in what is permitted under Chapter 11 will also have important effects in 2026, experts told Law360....

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