Joseph M. Barry – Wilmington, DE

Strategic Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Counsel

Joseph M. Barry is a prominent attorney and Co-Chair of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group at Young Conaway Stargatt and Taylor, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. With a career dedicated to navigating complex financial distress, Mr. Barry represents debtors, official committees, lenders, and purchasers in high-stakes Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. His practice focuses on providing creative and strategic solutions for companies across a wide range of industries, including energy, retail, healthcare, and telecommunications. Clients turn to Mr. Barry when traditional approaches fall short, relying on his ability to craft innovative paths forward in the face of severe corporate crises.

• Chapter 11 Debtor Representation: Guiding major corporations through the restructuring process to preserve value and achieve operational stability.
• Committee Representation: Acting as counsel for official committees of unsecured creditors, ensuring their rights and recoveries are maximized.
• Distressed M&A: Advising purchasers and sellers in the acquisition of distressed assets and businesses.

A Leader in the Legal Community

Joseph Barry’s excellence in the field has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and other legal directories. He is praised for his practical business sense and his skill in building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups. Located in the Brandywine Building on North King Street, his office is at the epicenter of Delaware’s bankruptcy practice, just steps from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Barry is also an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association. If your business is facing insurmountable financial challenges, contact Joseph M. Barry at Young Conaway to engage a legal partner who understands the art of the possible.