Ropes & Gray Represents North Berkshire Healthcare Inc. in Chapter 11 Filing

In The News
July 6, 2011
Attorneys:
Steven T. Hoort
Ropes & Gray is representing North Berkshire Healthcare Inc., and its affiliate North Adams Regional Hospital, in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings commenced June 13.

Northern Berkshire Healthcare and North Adams Regional Hospital have approximately $43 million in secured, tax-exempt bond debt, as well as a substantially underfunded defined benefit pension plan.

The Ropes & Gray bankruptcy team is led by Boston-based bankruptcy & business restructuring partner Steve Hoort.

As hospitals and medical centers come under increasing economic pressure, they are frequently seeking ways to restructure their organizations. Ropes & Gray, with a leading health care practice ranked nationally by Chambers USA and a leading bankruptcy & business restructuring practice ranked nationally by U.S. News Best Lawyers, provides a deep knowledge of health care organizations and their unique business and financial structures. With industry-leading practices collaborating on virtually every form of insolvency or workout, the firm is uniquely positioned to advise these organizations during these challenging times.

Attorneys

Steven T. Hoort
Steven T. Hoort
Retired Partner