Atty. Emily J. Holt
Emily is an associate in our Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy group. She represents financial institutions and other creditors in restructuring efforts and transactions, with a concentration on corporate bankruptcies.
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Emily J. Holt is a bankruptcy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2016) and Boston College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Emily is an associate in our Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy group
- She represents financial institutions and other creditors in restructuring efforts and transactions, with a concentration on corporate bankruptcies
- My focus I focus my practice on representing companies and financial institutions in a variety of corporate insolvency matters, Chapter 11 restructurings, and related litigations and transactions
- I have experience in creditor-side representations in some of the nation’s largest recent bankruptcy proceedings, wherein I help clients navigate all of the complexities and legal risks related to financially troubled companies
- Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, I advised first- and second-lien lenders and global insurance providers in several high-profile restructurings and represented official committees in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcies
- Looking ahead As we collectively navigate a post-pandemic world, the only certainty is the uncertain impact COVID-19 will have on global markets and economies
- Given bankruptcies and insolvencies are closely tied to economic market conditions, factors like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and staffing shortages will play a large role in the financial health of a wide range of businesses in the years to come
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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