Christopher Fernandez Joins Troutman Pepper Locke
Advisor - People | May 15, 2025 | Troutman Pepper Locke, LLP
Christopher J. Fernandez has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in their Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group, operating from their Charlotte office. With over two decades of experience, Fernandez is known for representing commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) special servicers, master servicers, and lenders in workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, and bankruptcies. His move enhances the firm's capability in advising secured and unsecured lenders and CMBS special servicers in complex matters. Previously a partner at K&L Gates, Fernandez's extensive experience includes trying cases and summary judgment motions in various courts nationwide. Troutman Pepper Locke seeks to address growing market demand for deep expertise in CMBS servicing litigation this key sector. Additionally, Alex Porter has joined the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring group in Chicago, contributing to the strategic growth of the firm's capabilities in dealing with distressed situations.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Banking and Financial Services
- Real Estate
Geography
- United States – Troutman Pepper Locke's primary operations are within the U.S., and Fernandez's legal practice includes multiple jurisdictions across the country.
Industry
- Legal Services – Troutman Pepper Locke and Christopher Fernandez operate within the legal services sector, providing advisory services in bankruptcy, restructuring, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions.
- Banking and Financial Services – The focus on CMBS, secured lenders, special servicers, and related financial transactions places this article within the banking and financial services industry.
- Real Estate – The CMBS and foreclosure aspects of Fernandez's expertise link this move to the real estate sector, dealing with distressed property transactions and related litigation.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J. Fernandez | New Partner | People | A seasoned attorney with expertise in CMBS special servicing, loan workouts, and restructuring. |
| Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Employer | Company | A law firm involved in bankruptcy and restructuring with a focus on secured lenders and CMBS special servicing. |
| K&L Gates LLP | Former Employer | Company | Fernandez's previous employer, where he worked with lenders and servicers in the financial legal sector. |
| Alex Porter | New Associate | People | A new associate at Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring group in Chicago. |