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Bankruptcy Litigation

Plan of Reorganization Chapter 11

Drafting a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization manually requires hours of document review, claim classification, treatment schedule preparation, and verification against bankruptcy code requirements. Attorneys must cross-reference multiple financial documents, research legal standards, and ensure every section complies with complex procedural rules—a process that typically consumes 6-8 billable hours per plan.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow18 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark25 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 32.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization requires mastering complex statutory requirements under 11 USC §§ 1121-1129, proper creditor classification, precise treatment provisions, and comprehensive feasibility analysis. Manual drafting takes 15-20 hours and risks missing critical confirmation requirements, improper creditor classifications, or inadequate discharge provisions that can derail confirmation.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the entire plan drafting process by analyzing your case documents, extracting financial data, properly classifying creditors under § 1122, calculating distributions, and generating a comprehensive reorganization plan that satisfies all § 1129 confirmation requirements. The AI ensures statutory compliance, proper impairment analysis, and feasibility demonstrations while reducing drafting time from days to minutes.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete 11-section reorganization plans in under 15 minutes

Automatically classify claims and interests from uploaded financial documents

AI-verified citations to Bankruptcy Code and authoritative legal sources

Consistent formatting and comprehensive coverage of all required plan elements

Reduce plan drafting time by 97% while maintaining accuracy and compliance

What you'll receive

Preamble and Introduction
Definitions
Classification of Claims and Interests
Treatment of Claims and Interests
Means for Implementation of the Plan
Provisions Governing Distributions
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
Conditions Precedent to Confirmation and Effectiveness
Effect of Confirmation
Retention of Jurisdiction
Miscellaneous Provisions

Document requirements

Required

  • Schedules of Assets and Liabilities
  • Statement of Financial Affairs
  • Creditor Matrix/Claims Register

Optional

  • Monthly Operating Reports
  • Liquidation Analysis
  • Financial Projections
  • Executory Contracts Schedule
  • Exit Financing Term Sheet
  • Disclosure Statement

Perfect for

Bankruptcy attorneys representing Chapter 11 debtors
Restructuring professionals and financial advisors
Corporate counsel managing bankruptcy proceedings
Creditors' committee counsel reviewing reorganization plans
Bankruptcy trustees and fiduciaries

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Corporate Finance85% relevant

Corporate finance attorneys use Chapter 11 reorganization plans when restructuring distressed companies, managing debt obligations, and negotiating with creditors to preserve business operations.

Chapter 11 reorganizations are fundamentally corporate finance transactions involving debt restructuring, capital structure changes, and financial rehabilitation of businesses.

Loan And Financing80% relevant

Loan and financing attorneys draft reorganization plans that include exit financing provisions, debtor-in-possession financing terms, and treatment of secured creditor claims.

Chapter 11 plans routinely incorporate complex financing arrangements including DIP financing, exit facilities, and restructuring of existing loan agreements that require specialized lending expertise.

M&A attorneys utilize reorganization plans when acquiring distressed assets through bankruptcy sales or when merger targets are in Chapter 11 proceedings requiring plan confirmation.

Many M&A transactions involve distressed companies in bankruptcy, where the reorganization plan governs asset sales, assumption of contracts, and treatment of liabilities critical to deal structure.

Corporate General75% relevant

Corporate counsel managing financially distressed companies use reorganization plans to restructure operations, modify corporate governance, and implement business turnaround strategies.

In-house and general corporate attorneys frequently handle Chapter 11 proceedings as part of broader corporate restructuring efforts, requiring familiarity with plan drafting and confirmation requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure my plan meets all confirmation requirements under § 1129?

A

CaseMark analyzes your case data against all mandatory confirmation requirements including proper classification under § 1122, feasibility under § 1129(a)(11), the best interests test under § 1129(a)(7), and good faith under § 1129(a)(3). The system automatically flags potential issues like improper classifications, insufficient distributions, or missing elements. For cramdown situations, it ensures compliance with § 1129(b) fair and equitable standards including absolute priority rule analysis.

Q

Can the AI properly classify creditors with different collateral and priority positions?

A

Yes, CaseMark analyzes secured claims under § 506(a), identifies distinct collateral pools, separates priority claims under § 507(a), and creates appropriate classes for general unsecured claims. The system recognizes when separate classification is required for substantially dissimilar claims and can create convenience classes for administrative efficiency. All classifications comply with § 1122 requirements that each class contain only substantially similar claims.

Q

How does the system handle executory contracts and unexpired leases?

A

CaseMark identifies executory contracts and unexpired leases from your uploaded documents, calculates required cure amounts under § 365(b)(1), and generates assumption/rejection schedules. The plan includes proper treatment of specialized contracts like intellectual property licenses under § 365(n) and real property leases under § 365(d). The system also establishes appropriate bar dates for rejection damage claims and adequate assurance provisions.

Q

What if my plan needs cramdown provisions because a class rejected it?

A

CaseMark automatically generates cramdown provisions compliant with § 1129(b) when needed. For secured claims, it ensures treatment provides indubitable equivalent or deferred cash payments with market-rate interest for present value protection. For unsecured claims, it applies the absolute priority rule, ensuring no junior class receives distributions unless senior dissenting classes are paid in full or an applicable exception applies. The system tailors cramdown language to your jurisdiction's case law.

Q

Does the plan include all necessary distribution mechanics and timing provisions?

A

Yes, the generated plan includes comprehensive distribution procedures specifying the disbursing agent, initial and subsequent distribution dates, payment methods, disputed claims reserves, and unclaimed property provisions. It establishes proper priority ordering under the Bankruptcy Code, addresses tax withholding requirements, and includes mechanisms for resolving distribution disputes. All distribution provisions are designed for efficient post-confirmation administration.

Q

How long does it take to generate a complete reorganization plan?

A

After uploading your case documents, CaseMark generates a comprehensive, court-ready Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization in approximately 20-25 minutes. This includes complete analysis of creditor claims, proper classification, treatment provisions, implementation mechanics, and all required statutory provisions. The process that typically takes experienced bankruptcy attorneys 15-20 hours is reduced to minutes while maintaining full compliance with the Bankruptcy Code.