Francis J. Lawall, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Pepper Hamilton LLP, concentrates in the representation of major energy, utility and chemical companies throughout the United States involving contract, litigation, workout and bankruptcy matters. He also represents companies in the textile, automotive, clothing and construction materials industries. He has represented numerous buyers and sellers of assets in and out of bankruptcy proceedings.
Mr. Lawall has lectured and published extensively on energy contract, restructuring and credit issues. In addition, he writes monthly articles on current bankruptcy topics for The Legal Intelligencer (Philadelphia). He regularly presents educational seminars to the National Petroleum Energy Credit Association and the International Energy Credit Association.