Marcus A. Helt

Marcus Helt brings deep experience to Dechert's restructuring practice, representing large distressed companies – both private and public – as well as buyers of distressed assets and major creditor constituencies through some of the most complex in- and out-of-court proceedings in the market. Mr. Helt's practice centers on debtor and buy-side representations across a broad range of industries, with particular depth in healthcare, energy, food and beverage, distribution and franchise, and financial services.

A trusted advisor in high-stakes situations, Mr. Helt regularly represents official committees of unsecured creditors and brings a command of both transactional and litigation-driven restructuring strategies to every engagement. He is frequently appointed as a receiver in state court and United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proceedings, with a focus on business-divorce matters and fraud cases – a distinctive capability within the restructuring bar.

Mr. Helt's industry breadth enables him to serve clients across cycles and sectors, delivering counsel that is at once commercially grounded and legally precise. His track record spans representations on behalf of companies navigating financial distress, acquirors pursuing value in complex M&A situations and creditor groups seeking to maximize recoveries in large-scale insolvency proceedings.