A Pennsylvania Ex Parte Motion For Designation As Complex Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case is a motion made by a petitioner in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding that requests a court to declare that the case is a complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This designation is important because it allows the case to be managed, administered, and supervised more closely by the court and the United States Trustee. There are two types of Pennsylvania Ex Parte Motion For Designation As Complex Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case: (1) one based on the number of creditors, and (2) one based on the complexity of the issues presented. The number of creditors motion is made when the number of creditors in the case exceeds 100 creditors. The complexity of issues motion is made when the case involves a complex issue or set of issues that are not typically encountered in a standard Chapter 11 bankruptcy and require additional resources and time to resolve. This type of motion must include detailed information regarding the complexity of the issues presented. In either case, the court will consider the motion and determine whether to grant the designation. If the motion is granted, then the case will be considered a complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the court will provide additional oversight and supervision.