The Industries Most at Risk in Bankruptcy - Legal and Financial Experts on What to Expect, Avoiding Financial Trouble, and Thoughts on the Future (Paperback)

The Industries Most at Risk in Bankruptcy is an authoritative, insiders perspective on the industries most afflicted with financial concerns as a result of the subprime crisis and national recession. Featuring legal and financial experts from some of the country's leading law and financial services firms, these authorities guide the reader through the companies and industries that have been hit hardest by bankruptcy in the past year, explaining why each was susceptible, what can be done to prevent this fate, and where to go from here. The following major industries are discussed in detail: retail, hospitality, home building and building supply, aviation, health care, technology, and banking/financial services. The authors speculate on the additional root causes of the recent insolvency trends in these key areas and share their advice for companies in these industries on monitoring risks and utilizing bankruptcy to restructure. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal and business minds of today, as these experienced bankruptcy professionals offer up their thoughts around the keys to surviving corporate insolvency.