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Predicting Busy Second Half of the Year for Bankruptcy, Firms Launching Delaware Offices

Despite a drop in fresh bankruptcy filings in Delaware, three law firms have launched three new Wilmington offices since the start of 2026, predicting a busy second half of the year given ongoing geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty.

6 minute read April 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Ellen Bardash and Amanda O'Brien
Predicting Busy Second Half of the Year for Bankruptcy, Firms Launching Delaware Offices

Despite a drop in fresh bankruptcy filings in Delaware, three law firms have launched three new Wilmington offices since the start of 2026, predicting a busy second half of the year given ongoing geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty.

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