Document Type
Response or Comment
Publication Date
3-2026
Abstract
Bankruptcy has long been regarded as a gloomy area of law, one that fits uneasily with the heady optimism usually associated with start-ups. At the same time, start-up lawyers need to understand how downside scenarios will play out, both inside and outside bankruptcy court, in order to advise their clients appropriately. That is especially true for social enterprises – where the decisions throughout a company’s life affect its ability to stick to its mission during times of financial distress. In a forthcoming book chapter, I map out the various elements that start-up lawyers need to consider.
Recommended Citation
Christopher D. Hampson, What Start-Up Lawyers Should Know About Bankruptcy, Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog (Mar. 12, 2026). https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/2026/03/12/what-start-up-lawyers-should-know-about-bankruptcy/