The reorganization or liquidation of most types of companies is governed in the United States by a single federal law—the US Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). As a result, no matter the complexity, the type of company or the industry, the same well-defined set of avoidance powers, priorities and distribution schemes apply.


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