The team at Akin brings high-level expertise to complex bankruptcy matters, especially in the New York market, with a client base encompassing ad-hoc groups, companies and debtors to creditor committees, and large investors involved in multi-billion dollar restructurings. The US-based restructuring team benefits from the firm’s strong cross-border links with teams in Asia and Europe which assist in large and complex deals for large multinational companies, including on a recent matter in which Philip Dublin acted as special counsel for an ad-hoc group of Cineworld’s secured lenders to advise on negotiations with Cineworld on a restructuring plan and support with its Chapter 11 filing. Heading the global practice is Ira Dizengoff, who is regarded as a preeminent figure in the restructuring space for his involvement in high profile distressed and bankruptcy-related matters, alongside specialties in corporate restructurings, creditors’ committees and bondholder committee cases. Abid Qureshi is noted for his key focus on bankruptcy litigation. Washington DC-based Scott Alberino represents a wide range of groups in distressed transactions including creditor committees and equity holders, and Sara Brauner and Naomi Moss are also highly recommended. Unless otherwise stated, all mentioned lawyers are based in New York.
Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate in United States
Akin
Praxisleiter:
Ira Dizengoff; Philip Dublin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Abid Qureshi; Sara Brauner; Naomi Moss
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‘Highly commercial lawyers who have strong technical skills. Know the market extremely well.’
‘They are the gold standard and preeminent restructuring law firm. They are the firm that is in every large bankruptcy case, they provide clever solutions and well sought after advice.’
‘They are very smart, commercial and get deals done. They are extremely strong.’
Kernmandanten
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SVB Financial Group
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Diamond Sports Group LLC
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Yellow Corporation
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Purdue Pharma LP
GTT Communications, Inc.
Ad Hoc Group of Secured Lenders to Cineworld
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders to Avaya Inc.
Apollo Management X, L.P. and certain of its managed investment funds as DIP lender to Scandinavian Airlines
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of HONX, Inc.
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of TPC Group Inc.
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- Representing the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SVB Financial Group, which includes the holders of over $3.3 billion in in unsecured bond debt, landlords, trade creditors and other unsecured creditors.
- Represented an ad hoc group of secured lenders in the chapter 11 cases of Cineworld and its affiliates involving $4 billion in liabilities.
- Advised GTT, a leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients and the operator of one of the largest Tier 1 internet networks in the world, in its comprehensive prepackaged chapter 11 restructuring of $4.5 billion in liabilities.
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP ‘s New York-based team is led by Marshall Huebner and Damian Schaible and advises on large and complex restructurings, including representing both companies and investors in domestic and cross-border proceedings. The firm maintains close connections with a wide array of creditor- and debtor-side clients, including companies, directors, financial institutions and administrators. In bankruptcy proceedings, a team around Timothy Graulich acted as lead counsel in the high-profile Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Purdue Pharma. The firm is also renowned for its representation of ad-hoc groups of lenders and noteholders, with Elliot Moskowitz and Angela Libby representing institutional investors and hedge funds in challenging corporate restructurings. Donald Bernstein represents debtors, liquidators and receivers in corporate restructurings and insolvency proceedings, and Darren Klein is experienced in a wide range of corporate restructurings and bankruptcies. Brian Resnick is noted for his expertise in liability management transactions and distressed asset sales alongside his specialties in bankruptcies, while Eli Vonnegut and Natasha Tsiouris respectively advise clients on structuring and managing their investments and on dealing with pre-packaged and traditional bankruptcies. David Schiff represents a wide range of parties on liability management transactions. Christian Fischer was promoted to partner in early 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Marshall Huebner; Damian Schaible
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Donald Bernstein; Darren Klein; Brian Resnick; Timothy Graulich; Eliot Moskowitz; Eli Vonnegut; Angela Libby; Natasha Tsiouris; David Schiff
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Kernmandanten
Avaya Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Diebold Nixdorf
Digicel Group Holdings Limited and Digicel Limited
11 of the largest U.S. banks
Incora
Instant Brands
McDermot International Ltd.
Monitronics International Inc.
Ocyan S.A.
Oi. S.A.
Party City Holdings
Purdue Pharma L.P.
BrandCo
Samarco Mineração S.A.
Shutterfly LLC
SVB Financial Group
Virgin Investments Limited
WeWork
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- Lead counsel to Purdue Pharma on its complex mass tort Chapter 11.
- Advising an ad hoc group of secured noteholders in connection with WeWork’s $18.6 billion restructuring.
- Advised an ad hoc group of first-lien noteholders in connection with Party City’s $1.4 billion Chapter 11 proceedings.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s restructuring group provides a wide range of business advisory and crisis management services to navigate clients through restructurings and insolvency matters. The team consists of over two hundred restructuring attorneys across the firm’s global team, including the London, Munich and Hong Kong offices, which frequently collaborate with the US team to handle cross-border restructuring projects. The New York-based Josh Sussberg and Nicole Greenblatt have experience in all variations of financial and operational restructurings and insolvency proceedings, with the firm acting on behalf of domestic and multinational corporations. New York lawyer Edward Sassower co-heads the practice with Sussberg and focuses on representing debtors, creditors and distressed investors in bankruptcy cases alongside out-of-court restructurings and acquisitions. Anup Sathy is based in Chicago and represents a range of parties in all aspects of distressed and insolvency situations, while New York lawyers Emily Geier and Christine Okike are skilled in a wide array of restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, with Okike representing a range of clients across numerous industries including automotive, sports and cryptocurrency. Ross Kwasteniet is based in Chicago and is noted for his experience in representing both buyers and sellers of distressed assets, and Ciara Foster, in New York, is a name to watch due to her involvement in a number of high profile Chapter 11 cases.
Praxisleiter:
Edward Sassower; Joshua Sussberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anup Sathy; Ross Kwasteniet; Christine Okike; Ciara Foster; Steven Serajeddini; Chad Husnick; John Luze
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‘They have a group of seasoned people who really specialize in this area. It is a very niche area and everyone knows everyone. It is helpful to have a real player on your side when you have to go through a difficult time.’
‘They excel with the knowledge of the area and knowing all the right people involved. The Team we had were also very “street savvy”. You could tell they would not back down or get run over.’
‘Kirkland & Ellis brings the entire team together – including restructuring, white collar and litigation. The restructuring partner is always tied into each workstream. This results in a seamless experience across different and complex issues for the client.’
Kernmandanten
Altera Infrastructure
Avaya Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
BlockFi, Inc.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders LLC
Cineworld Group plc
Cyxtera Technologies Inc.
David’s Bridal, Inc.
Envision Healthcare Corporation
Genesis Care Pty Ltd
Pipeline Health System, LLC
QualTek Services Inc.
Rite Aid
SmileDirectClub LLC
Venator Materials
Voyager Digital Holdings LLC
WeWork
WheelsUp
Whittaker Clark & Daniels Inc.
Yellow Corporation
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- Representing Rite Aid Corporation and 119 of its affiliates in the commencement of their prearranged Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
- Advised WeWork , and its 517 affiliates on their Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for District of New Jersey.
- Represented Cineworld Group plc and 104 of its debtor affiliates in its Chapter 11 filing before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP provides representation to a diverse range of parties on both the creditor and debtor side including creditors’ committees and debtors both in and out of court. The firm has a stable litigation practice, with practitioners such as Thomas Mayer handling bankruptcy trials and appeals, alongside litigation and defending discovery disputes. Kenneth Eckstein has been involved in a number of high profile Chapter 11 reorganizations, including pharmaceutical companies during the opioid crisis as well as the bankruptcies of companies involved in the automotive, media and entertainment industries. Co-Chair Amy Caton stands out for her representation of investors and creditors’ committees in large and complex bankruptcies, while Rachel Ringer has played a prominent role in advising on large bankruptcies and restructurings for a range of industries including retail and biopharmaceuticals. Daniel Eggermann advises reorganized companies and their investors on corporate issues and regularly counsels market participants, whereas David E. Blabey, Jr. represents a range of parties including creditors’ committees, bondholders and hedge funds in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, as well as representing clients in litigations within and outside the Chapter 11 context. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Kenneth Eckstein; Thomas Mayer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amy Caton; Rachel Ringer; Daniel Eggermann; David E. Blabey, Jr.
Kernmandanten
Endo Pharmaceuticals Creditors’ Committee
Diamond Sports First Lien Lenders
Ad Hoc Committee in connection with Purdue Pharma LP’s bankruptcy
GenesisCare Creditors’ Committee
Ad Hoc Group of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) Bondholders and other Puerto Rico bondholders
Cornell Capital, as equity sponsor of Instant Brands
AES Puerto Rico Bondholder Group
Parent Ad Hoc Group of Unsecured Creditors of LATAM Airlines
UMB Bank, as trustee for tax-exempt private activity “Green Bonds” that financed the Fulcrum Sierra renewable fuel project in Storey County, NV
Stanadyne Creditors’ Committee
Trustee to the Subordinated Notes issued by the California Pollution Control Financing Authority on behalf of CalPlant 1, LLC
Cineworld Directors
Bristol Hospital and Pittsburgh Technical College
Boxed Directors
Hurwitz v. Li & Fung (Trading) Limited et al., No. 23-1153 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Peer Street
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- Selected as counsel to represent the 7-member official creditors committee in the bankruptcy case of Endo International plc.
- Served as lead bankruptcy counsel to a group of funds holding over a majority of the approximately $630 million first lien loans against Diamond Sports Group.
- Represented the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) of 10 state attorneys general, six municipalities, the Plaintiffs Executive Committee in the multidistrict litigation and a federally recognized Native American Tribe in the bankruptcy cases of Purdue Pharma.
Latham & Watkins LLP
Fielding a team of specialists in restructuring and bankruptcy, Latham & Watkins LLP‘s restructuring and special situations practice represents clients across a variety of industries ranging from pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail and oil and gas. The group has assisted on all types of restructurings and liability management transactions, and has the capabilities to address mass tort and significant litigation liabilities. Attorneys such as the New York-based David Hammerman are able to lead on both the debtor-side and creditor-side of restructurings, with Hammerman having led a team including Washington DC attorney Andrew Sorkin in advising the lenders to SmileDirectClub in connection with ongoing Chapter 11 cases. Hammerman leads the team alongside New York lawyer George Davis, who has a track record in advising public and private companies around the world on complex restructurings in and out of court, as well as the Chicago-based Caroline Reckler, who is a specialist in bankruptcy proceedings and other special situations across various industries. Situated in Los Angeles, Jeff Bjork has a focus on mass tort restructurings, while New York-based Keith Simon is experienced in guiding debtors, secured lenders, and new money investors through high stakes restructurings and special situations. Los Angeles-based Helena Tseregounis is also a key name. Joseph Zujkowski joined in New York from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in August 2024. Brett Neve has left the firm.
Praxisleiter:
George Davis; David Hammerman; Caroline Reckler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jeff Bjork; Helena Tseregounis; Andrew Sorkin; Joseph Zujkowski
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‘We have worked a lot with Adam Goldberg on several matters. Adam is very knowledgeable and responsive. Very commercial lawyer with a lot of expertise in crypto.’
‘Latham has a truly deep bench of professionals and a well-deserved reputation for finding practical solutions that serve their client’s interests. They are uniquely easy to work with, and they benefit from the support of one of the world’s largest full-service law firms.’
‘David Hammerman is outstanding. He’s deeply analytical and strategic while staying focused on finding a commercial path forward. George Davis is an extremely strong strategic thinker on his deals and is also the global chair of the group. Caroline Reckler is driven and tenacious, which is how she gets deals done. Hugh Murtagh is a strong litigation-focused restructuring lawyer who has a unique ability to parse through complex fact patterns and legal analyses and get to the right answer. Brett Neve is one to watch going forward.’
Kernmandanten
Ad Hoc Committee of GTT Communications Noteholders
Bird Rides
Cox Operating LLC
EPR Properties
Huron Consulting Group
Paddock Enterprises
Imerys Talc America, Inc.
Joint Liquidators of Three Arrows Capital Ltd.
Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP
Lincoln Power, L.L.C.
Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
MD Helicopters, Inc.
Monitronics International, Inc.
National CineMedia, Inc.
Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
Starry Group Holdings, Inc.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
TPC Group Sponsors
Trinity Capital
Virgin Orbit
Vital Pharmaceuticals (Bang Energy)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Monitronics International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (known for Brinks Home Security), one of the largest home security and alarm company, in fully consensual confirmation of the Company’s partially prepackaged Plan of Reorganization following an uncontested hearing on June 26, 2023.
- Advising Vital Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Bang energy drinks, on its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, which have involved multiple novel legal issues and culminated in the sale of substantially all of its assets to Monster Energy.
- Advising AIG Financial Products, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG Inc., in its chapter 11 proceedings involving the restructuring of more than US$36 billion of debt.
Milbank
Headed by Dennis Dunne, Evan Fleck and Samuel Khalil, Milbank’s financial restructuring group is skilled in handling Chapter 11 cases and corporate restructurings across a wide variety of industries internationally and domestically. The team represents clients including companies in need of financial restructuring, official and ad hoc communities of creditors, hedge funds and lenders. The practice includes specialists from the firm’s Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC offices, including partners Matthew Brod and Atara Miller who were involved in serving as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of Talen Energy Supply and its affiliated debtors and debtors-in-possession. Nelly Almeida represents a range of different parties in both in- and out- of court domestic and international restructurings and distressed financings and acquisitions, whereas Michael Price has experience representing debtors, ad hoc committees and official committees of unsecured creditors. Tyson Lomazow is a key name. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Dennis Dunne; Evan Fleck; Samuel Khalil
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthew Brod; Atara Miller; Nelly Almeida; Tyson Lomazov; Michael Price; Andrew Leblanc; Samir Vora
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‘Great top partner level team who are commercial, read the docs and are good to work with. (And nice folks, which is an added bonus.’
‘Dennis Duane allows, and his trained, his guys, Evan Fleck, Sam Khalil and Matt Brod, all of whom I would use in an instant to run deal and think independently and commercially on their matters. Larry Wee is a great addition to the team from a finance perspective. And Andy Leblanc and Samir Vora are litigators who are creative and make you feel like they are thinking through all the angles on your behalf.’
Kernmandanten
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Arcapita Bank
Ligado Networks LLC
Rodan + Fields – Ad hoc group of term loan lenders
Preferred equity holders in Celsius Networks
Lucky Bucks Holding Restructuring
Wesco/Incora
Select Committee of Unsecured Creditors – Sorrento Therapeutics
Envision Healthcare/AmSurg
Nielsen & Bainbridge LLC – NBG Home
Ad Hoc Group of Lenders to GTT Communications
AMC Entertainment
Official committee of unsecured creditors to Talen Energy Supply
Yak Access
Ad Hoc Committee of Lenders of Hornblower
Lenders to Alkegen (formerly Unifrax)
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- Advised an ad hoc group of second lien lenders to AmSurg, LLC, to provide advice regarding a restructuring of AmSurg, LLC and/or its parent, Envision Healthcare.
- Advised holders of Series B Preferred Shares issued by Celsius Network Ltd (UK) in connection with the chapter 11 cases of Celsius Network, LLC and its affiliated debtors-in-possession.
- Represented an ad hoc group of term loan lenders of GTT Communications, Inc. and its affiliates, under a credit agreement that consisted of three tranches of term loans of approximately $1.77 billion, $750 million, and $140 million and a $250 million revolver.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has cemented its status as a strong team for a variety of clients on both the creditor and debtor side, including distressed companies, fulcrum creditor groups, equity sponsors and distressed investors. The firm has handled high-profile bankruptcies over the year, including Revlon, where lawyers Robert Britton , Alice Belisle Eaton, Kyle Kimpler and Sean Mitchell represented Revlon in its complex and publicized Chapter 11 cases and continue to represent the company in the wind-down of its remaining Chapter 11 case. Paul Basta co-chairs the New York-based team and has a storied career representing debtors, creditors and investors in a broad range of restructuring matters, ranging from Chapter 11 cases to cross-border insolvency matters. Andrew Rosenberg also co-chairs the department and has represented a diverse range of clients across numerous industries in matters including out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcy-related acquisitions. Jacob Adlerstein has broad expertise in advising clients in bankruptcy cases and corporate restructurings, ranging from debtors to ad hoc creditor committees. Brian Hermann and Elizabeth McColm have extensive experience in bankruptcy and chapter 11 proceedings, with Hermann skilled in representing clients in complex litigation arising out of Chapter 11, alongside McColm who has been involved in major restructurings and bankruptcies. Andrew Parlen has represented private and public companies in a variety of distressed situations, while Brian Bolin is noted for his experience in distressed financing transactions and exit financings. Kelley Cornish has moved to Selendy Gay PLLC.
Praxisleiter:
Paul Basta; Andrew Rosenberg; Brian Hermann; Alice Eaton
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Elizabeth McColm; Kyle Kimpler; Andrew Parlen; Jacob Adlerstein; Brian Bolin; Robert Britton; Sean Mitchell; Ken Ziman; John Weber; Jeffrey Recher
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‘The Paul Weiss team is incredibly thoughtful, diligent and works with their clients to find the best outcome. They are focused on outcomes not fees. They are incredibly creative in finding the best solutions for their clients.’
‘They are humble, smart, and good people. They are willing to work with clients and prioritize relationships/results over billing. They are willing to take risks and partner with clients. They drive outcomes. The team is incredibly responsive.’
‘Elizabeth McColm’s attention to detail is exceptional. She works and looks out for her clients best interests at all times. She and the entire team at Paul Weiss have a full compliment of expertise to meet any need. Their billing is transparent and fair commensurate with premium skill sets.’
Kernmandanten
Blackstone
Brookfield Asset Management
CHC Group
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
Citigroup
Diamond Sports Group
Great Expressions Dental
KKR
Lower Colorado River Authority
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
National CineMedia
Oaktree Capital Management
Party City
Proterra
Prudential Financial
Revlon
Ryze Renewables
Salem Harbor Power Development
The Capital Group Companies
Westmoreland Mining
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- Represented Revlon in its complex and publicized Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Represented Party City in its prearranged chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas.
- Represented National CineMedia, LLC (NCM), in its prearranged Chapter 11 case which was filed in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in April 2023.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Led by heads Matt Barr, Gary Holtzer and Ray Schrock, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP handles complex restructuring matters alongside every type of consensual and litigated restructuring transactions. The firm has served as chief debtors’ counsel in a number of major bankruptcy filings, as well as representing clients in complicated international insolvencies. In the case of Talen Energy Supply, LLC and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, New York based Matt Barr and Alexander Welch advised Talen Energy Supply in connection with their evaluation of strategic alternatives with respect to $5bn in funded indebtedness. The team is part of a global network, utilizing its offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai to assist on restructuring matters across the globe. Garrett Fail’s practice covers all aspects of domestic and international debt restructurings, including crisis management and corporate governance, while Ronit Berkovich represents a range of parties across the debtor and creditor landscape, including acting as debtors’ counsel in large chapter 11 cases. Jeffrey Saferstein practices in corporate restructurings and workouts, as well as bankruptcy and specialized financings. Candace Arthur is noted for her advisory services for a range of parties in out-of-court and in-court domestic and international corporate restructurings. Kelly DiBlasi and Jessica Liou are names to watch, and Lauren Tauro was promoted to partner in January 2023. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers included are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Matt Barr; Gary Holtzer; Ray Schrock
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alexander Welch; Garrett Fail; Ronit Berkovich; Candace Arthur; Jeffrey Saferstein; Kelly DiBlasi; Jessica Liou; Lauren Tauro
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‘Weil’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Weil’s deep and broad subject matter expertise makes them one of the only firms that can handle ANY debtor side mandate at the highest quality level. Decades of complex company-side representations has resulted in a practice culture DNA that enables them to optimally advocate for their clients both legally and in the sphere of deal negotiation.’
Kernmandanten
Core Scientific
Western Global Airlines
Digital Currency Group
Sunlight Financial
Air Methods
Scandinavian Airlines System
Serta Simmons
Softbank
Catalina Marketing
iFIT Health & Fitness Inc.
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- Assisted Scandinavian Airlines with its chapter 11 cases with approximately $1.35 billion in total funded debt obligations.
- Represented Air Methods Corporation in connection with its chapter 11 cases with approximately $2.24 billion in total funded debt obligations.
- Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in connection with the chapter 11 cases of Cineworld Group PLC with approximately $5.35 billion in total funded debt obligations.
White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP represents clients globally, representing debtors, creditors and distressed investors in all parts of the capital structure including advising on all aspects of corporate and financial restructurings through to chapter 11 proceedings. John K Cunningham has a track record in Latin American cross-border restructurings, and was involved in the GoldenTree Asset Management LP matter alongside Glenn M. Kurtz and Thomas MacWright, representing GoldenTree in Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s Title III case. Thomas Lauria is the global practice head and has represented clients on large and complex restructurings, alongside bankruptcy matters, while Jessica Lauria serves as lead counsel on bet-the-company engagements, as well as multifaceted chapter 11 cases such as mass tort assignments. Scott Griessman advises clients on a range of financial structuring and insolvency matters, and on the litigation side, Chris Shore represents clients in issues relating to complex business disputes largely arising from debtor/creditor relations. Situated in Los Angeles, Doah Kim is noted for her focus on business reorganization and restructuring matters, whereas Richard Kebrdle has a practice focused on bankruptcy and financial restructuring. Chicago-based Gregory Pesce is a name to watch for his focus on protecting and advancing the financial interests of corporate debtors, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Lawyers are based between New York and Miami unless otherwise stated.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Lauria
Weitere Kernanwälte:
John Cunningham; Jessica Lauria; Richard Kebrdle; Gregory Pesce Doah Kim; Glenn M. Kurtz; Thomas MacWright; Scott Griessmann; Chris Shore; Brian Pfeiffer
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‘Excellent counsel, strong people skills, can see the forest through the trees.’
‘Brian Pfeiffer is smart, practical and focused on achieving the best result for the client.’
‘White & Case has a complete restructuring area, that combines litigation, capital markets, restructuring itself and contracts, that allows clients to deal with just one law firm for all or at least to coordinate all tasks, which, in my experience, is very important.’
Kernmandanten
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Celsius Networks
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Genesis Holding
The Joint Provisional Liquidators of FTX Digital Markets, Ltd
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of National CineMedia LLC
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Envision Healthcare
Boy Scouts of America
Lordstown Motors Corp.
Maxus Liquidating Trust
Rabobank
Ad Hoc Group of Unsecured Noteholders of Carvana Co.
GoldenTree Asset Management LP
PWM Property Management
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SiO2 Medical Products Inc.
Surgalign Holdings Inc.
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders and Preferred Equity Holders of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
3M Company
Johnson & Johnson and Johnson and Johnson Holdco (NA) Inc.
Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Cox Operating LLC
Credito Real
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- Advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Celsius Network LLC in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, acting as the fiduciary for 1.7 million account users that used the Celsius platform before its bankruptcy filing.
- Advised Boy Scouts of America in connection with the historic non-profit’s chapter 11 proceedings.
- Advised the ad hoc group of unsecured noteholders of Carvana Co. on successful US$5.7 billion debt exchange and related liability management transactions.
Brown Rudnick LLP
Brown Rudnick LLP offers a balanced practice specializing in bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, as well as commercial bankruptcy litigation and mass tort bankruptcy litigation. Attorneys regularly represent a range of parties including equity security holders, unsecured creditors and entities with commercial interests in Chapter 11-filing organizations and debtors. Team members, such as New York-based David Molton handles restructuring litigation and mass tort Chapter 11 cases. Robert Stark is the chair of the bankruptcy and corporate restructuring department and is recognized for representing committees, while Jeffrey Jonas leads the bankruptcy litigation practice group and was involved in the Chapter 11 case involving the “Texas two-step” maneuver and the improper discharge of mass tort liabilities. Orange County based Catherine Castaldi is the practice group leader and concentrates on a range of issues, from bankruptcy to reorganization and commercial litigation. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Stark; Cathrine Castaldi; Jeffrey Jonas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Molton
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‘Exceptional restructuring lawyers, very hard working.’
‘Undaunting in the pursuit of value for clients Very user friendly.’
‘Fantastic depth of knowledge, capabilities, and personalized attention.’
Kernmandanten
Revlon: Official Creditors Committee
LTL Mgmt (Johnson & Johnson): Official Committee of Talc Claimants
BlockFi: Official Creditors Committee
Aearo Technologies (3M): Official Committee of Tort Claimants
Celsius: Fahrenheit LLC
Invacare: Ad Hoc Noteholders Committee
Kidde-Fenwal: Official Committee of Tort Claimants
Genesis Global: Fair Deal Group
Ruby Pipeline: Official Creditors Committee
Mark Andy International: Debtor
Prime Core Technologies: Official Creditors Committee
Instant Brands: Special Committee of the Board of Directors
Lordstown Motors: Official Equity Committee
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals: MDL Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee & Mallinckrodt Opioid Master Disbursement Trust II
US Bitcoin: Debtor
Purdue Pharma: MDL Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee
Boy Scouts of America: Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice
PG&E Fire Victim Trust: Trustee
Endo International: MDL Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee
Exide Technologies: Tort Claims Trust
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Revlon.
- Acting as co-lead counsel to the Official Committee of Talc Claimants in the bankruptcy cases of Johnson & Johnson subsidiary LTL Management.
- Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of BlockFi, the crypto lending platform.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
‘Global in its reach and effectiveness,’ Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s New York-based bankruptcy and restructuring department handle complex bankruptcy cases, including advising clients worldwide on restructuring matters that cross legal and geographical borders. The firm represents both debtors and creditors in cross-border restructurings and insolvency proceedings across the US, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia for clients in a variety of industries including crypto, energy and retail. Richard Cooper has a focus on Latin America in restructuring involving companies and countries, while Lisa Schweitzer has advised a range of parties including corporate debtors and individual creditors in domestic and cross-border bankruptcies. Sean O’Neal has a split practice between creditor and debtor work, both in and out of court, whereas David Botter joined the firm in 2023 from Akin and is experienced in multijurisdictional and cross-border matters for distressed companies and creditors. Luke Barefoot is noted for his expertise in bankruptcy litigation and cross-border bankruptcy disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Richard Cooper; Sean O’Neal; Lisa Schweitzer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Luke Barefoot; David Botter
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‘The team has been global in its reach and effectiveness. We have worked with them on restructuring not just in the US but in multiple non-US jurisdictions.’
‘We have worked most closely and successfully with David Botter who joined Cleary as a partner within the lasts year after having been a partner at Akin Gump. Our experience working with multiple partners and offices has been seamless.’
‘They have a stellar Latin American practice. they are lean and provide practical advice and know their subject matter well. they do not overbill like other law firms. they are also very diverse in their partners and associates.’
Kernmandanten
LATAM Airlines
Goldman Sachs
PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
Samarco Mineração S.A.
Credit Suisse
BNP Paribas
Genesis Global Holdco, LLC
HSBC
Mubadala Investment Company
AMERRA Capital Management, LLC
Argent Capital
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Miami International Holdings Inc.
Brookfield
Apollo Capital Management
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- Represented LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and some of its affiliates in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, the Cayman Islands, and the United States, in the company’s successful exit from a first-of-its-kind cross-border debt restructuring before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Representing Genesis Global Capital and certain of its affiliates, in their Chapter 11 restructuring proceeding involving over $5 billion in debt, and related corporate governance, litigation, regulatory, and investigative matters, including an investigation overseen by the Board’s Special Committee, as well as a robust sale process of debtor and non-debtors assets.
- Represented an ad hoc group of bondholders of bonds issued by subsidiaries of Azul S.A. a Brazilian airline, in the out-of-court restructuring of approximately $1.5 billion of indebtedness and a new money raise of $800 million.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP specializes in representing creditor and stakeholder groups in complex restructurings and liability management, with the New York-based team responsible for executing and defending a trend setting transaction for the lenders to Serta Simmons Bedding which was widely replicated in the distressed finance market. Scott Greenberg focuses on representing debtors and creditors in in-court and out-of-court restructurings, alongside Steven Domanowski‘s practice dealing with restructuring and corporate finance, having represented a diverse range of parties in liability management transactions and distressed debt transactions. David Feldman‘s practice is centered around the representation of banks, hedge funds, private equity firms and companies in a wide variety of bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. Michael Cohen represents ad hoc groups in bankruptcies and insolvency matters, and has represented numerous debtors in connection with their chapter 11 cases. AnnElyse Gains, based in Washington DC, is noted for her focus on corporate restructurings, distressed financing and liability management transactions, having advised boards of directors and senior management. In 2023, C. Lee Wilson, from Jones Day, joined the practice. Unless otherwise mentioned, all lawyers are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Scott J. Greenberg; David Feldman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Cohen; Joshua Brody; Steven Domanowski; AnnElyse Gains; C. Lee Wilson
Kernmandanten
Ad Hoc Group for Secured Lenders of Serta Simmons Bedding
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders to Envision Healthcare
Ad Hoc Group of Secured Lenders to Diamond Sports Group
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders to Mallinckrodt plc
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Creditors to Endo International plc
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to Intrado
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to Finastra
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to JoAnn Fabrics
Ad Hoc Group of Lenders and Noteholders to Venator Materials
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to Cyxtera Technologies
Ad Hoc Group of Secured Lenders and Noteholders to National CineMedia
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to Robertshaw
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to Loyalty Ventures Inc.
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to Elevate Textiles
Ad Hoc Group of Term Lenders to West Marine
Highlight-Mandate
- Achieved a victory for the closely watched trial for an Ad Hoc Group for Secured Lenders of Serta Simmons Bedding in the United States Bankruptcy Court, with new liquidity and capital structure relief while also representing a seminal decision related to position enhancement transactions.
- Representing the Ad Hoc Group of Secured Creditors in connection with Diamond Sports Group in their Chapter 11 filing to curt more than $8 billion in debt to strengthen its balance sheet with $425 million of cash on hand.
- Advising the Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders in the Chapter 11 cases of Envision Healthcare, one of the biggest portfolio companies of KKR, to restructure $7.4 billion in liabilities while continuing to care for more than 30 million patients each year.
Jones Day
Jones Day‘s business restructuring and reorganization practice provides services in restructurings and bankruptcies across the US and globally, with the team advising a range of parties including debtors, lenders, creditors, shareholders and asset purchasers. The firm saw success in the matter of Diebold Nixdorf, where the team represented Diebold in connection with the first recognition by a Uh bankruptcy court of a proceeding taking place under the new Dutch restructuring law and a plan of reorganization approved by a Dutch bankruptcy court. Global head of the practice Heather Lennox is based in New York and Cleveland and has represented a range of debtors and creditors in restructurings both in-court and out-of-court, while, also in New York, Corinne Ball has a focus on corporate reorganizations and distressed acquisitions. Based in Los Angeles, Bruce Bennett represents clients in large corporate reorganizations in a variety of industries including gaming and aviation.
Praxisleiter:
Heather Lennox
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Corinne Ball; Bruce Bennett
Kernmandanten
Diocese of Rockville Centre
LTL Management LLC, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson
Fidelity Management and Research Company and other secured creditors of Sanchez Energy Corporation
Aldrich Pump LLC and Murray Boiler LLC
Bestwall LLC, an affiliate of Georgia-Pacific LLC
DBMP LLC, an affiliate of CertainTeed LLC
Endo Non-RSA First Lien Lenders
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.
Langur Maize, LLC, (Incora Creditors)
Centre Lane Partners, LLC
Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
Cóndor Inversiones SpA
Jefferies Finance LLC
Intelsat Jackson Crossover Ad Hoc Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (“Diebold”) and certain of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries (the “Debtors”) in connection with (i) the pre-packaged chapter 11 cases of In re Diebold Holding Company, LLC, et al. in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”); (ii) the Dutch Scheme, commenced by Diebold Nixdorf Dutch Holding B.V. (the “Dutch Issuer”) in the District Court of Amsterdam (the “Dutch Court”); and (iii) the chapter 15 proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court commenced by the foreign representative of the Dutch Issuer.
- Represented LTL Management LLC in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases filed on October 14 2021, , and April 4, 2023, respectively.
- Represented a group of lenders with respect to their minority holdings of first lien term loans in the restructuring of Endo International and its affiliates.
Paul Hastings LLP
Having recently absorbed the restructuring practice of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, the New York-based team at Paul Hastings LLP‘s cross-jurisdictional group represents a range of parties including unsecured creditor committees, banks, sponsors and ad hoc groups of creditors. The firm also benefits from its debtor-side practice, while also providing on-the-ground restructuring advice across the globe with lawyers situated across the U.S. Attorneys, such as co-chair Kristopher Hansen , who was noted by one client as a ‘rockstar‘ in the field, and has been involved in a series of bankruptcies including those related to crypto and the pharmaceutical industry. co-chair Jayme Goldstein specializes in representing a range of parties in chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings, alongside Jonathan Canfield who has led the representation of creditors in complex restructuring matters. Daniel Fliman has a diverse practice on both the debtor and creditor side, whereas Gabe Sasson represents official committees of unsecured creditors and has led on a range of restructuring and bankruptcies. Lindsey Henrikson joined the Chicago office from King & Spalding LLP in September 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Kristopher Hansen; Jayme Goldstein
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jonathan Canfield; Daniel Filman; Gabe Sasson; Ken Pasquale; Lindsey Henrikson
Referenzen
‘They were able to utilize two different strategies with an exceptionally difficult opposing counsel by being both friendly and aggressive. It has had a material impact on the restructure including a net positive impact of $4B+ in recovery.’
‘Kris Hansen – Willing to roll sleeves up and get his hands dirty; doesn’t hide issues from client. Erez Gilad – Incredible endurance in negotiating sessions. Ken Pasquale – Lead litigator, handled a diverse range of cases each with a customized approach.’
‘The whole team is top notch, extremely knowledgeable and very responsive. They have gone above and beyond to get a very favorable outcome with restructuring situation.’
Kernmandanten
Official Creditors’ Committee of FTX
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of WeWork Inc.
Ad Hoc Committee of Supporting Counsel in LTL Management
Ad Hoc Group of Crossholders of Diamond Sports Group
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders and Equity Holders of CWT Travel Holdings
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of TPC Group
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Smile Direct Company
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders to Output Services Group
Sandy Creek Energy Associates L.P.
TCW Asset Management
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the FTX Committee in the chapter 11 cases of FTX Trading Ltd, and its 100+ affiliates, which freefell into bankruptcy.
- Represented the WeWork Committee in the chapter 11 cases of shared workspace provider WeWork Inc. and over 500 of its affiliates (“WeWork”).
- Represented the Ad Hoc Committee of Supporting Counsel (the “AHC of Supporting Counsel”) in the bankruptcy of LTL Management, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”).
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Led by Richard Mason , Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz handles a range of areas within bankruptcy and restructuring, including liability management for leveraged businesses, Chapter 11 proceedings, alongside integrating its corporate, real estate, REIT, tax and benefits practices into its restructuring and finance department to provide a full service for clients. Joshua Feltman provides a cross-disciplinary practice, focused on acquisitions of leveraged entities in connection with in-court and out-of-court workouts as well as the financing aspects of leveraged acquisitions. Emil Kleinhaus advises on litigation related to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, while Michael Benn represents borrowers, creditors and distressed investors in all types of financing transactions. Michael Cassel is a name to watch for his work on litigation and advisory services related to bankruptcy, liability management and disputes under credit agreements and indentures. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Richard Mason
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joshua Feltman; Emil Kleinhaus; Michael Benn; Michael Cassel
Kernmandanten
Mitel Networks Corporation
Mallinckrodt plc
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Ad Hoc Committee of Local Councils of Boy Scouts of America
Ad Hoc Group comprised of approximately 70% of Altera Infrastructure LP unsecured noteholders
Travelport
Certain lenders to U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
Overstock.com
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Certain lenders to Pyxus International (Glendon Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital)
Ad Hoc Group of lenders to CURO Group Holding Corp.
Oaktree Capital Management, as lender to GenesisCare
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Weizmann Institute of Science, and Bar Ilan University
Lumen Technologies, Inc.
King Street Capital Management and certain other lenders to Team Health Holdings, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Mallinckrodt through the successful confirmation of two Chapter 11 reorganization plans over the last two years.
- Advised Mitel Networks Corporation (and its private equity sponsor Searchlight Capital) in connection with Mitel’s out-of-court financial restructuring pursuant to which it consummated (1) a new $156 million priority term loan facility, (2) $755 million of discounted exchange transactions of existing loans into new second-out and third-out term loan facilities and (3) amendments and waivers under the credit agreements governing its remaining $437 million of existing loans.
- Represented Centerbridge Partners and King Street Capital Management as new-money lenders to U.S. Renal Care, Inc., a Bain portfolio company with dialysis centers around the country.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP‘s business reorganization and restructuring department in New York consists of a group of restructuring experts, including Thomas Mark , who represents debtors and strategic investors. The firm is noted for their company-side practice and can assist distressed companies both in and out-of-court, while also maintaining a creditor side practice, with specialists including Brett Miller that represents tort claimant committees, ad hoc bondholder and lender committees and official committees of unsecured creditors. The team has also advised on cross-border assignments, including involvement in the Cineworld and Imerys Talc America cases. Ana Alfonso and Shelley Chapman are key names in the team. Andrew Mordkoff and Rachel Strickland have left the firm.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Brett Miller; Ana Alfonso; Shelley Chapman; Thomas Mark; Dennis Jenkins; Melainie Mansfield
Referenzen
‘This team has mastered negotiating deals that on the surface seem unattainable. They’re also experts at generally finding solutions to complicated problems–especially when those solutions require skilled negotiators. To be sure, their advocacy in bankruptcy court is second to none. But what separates Willkie from the rest is their practical approach and skill in getting the outcome the client wants without the mess and risk that comes with more adversarial work.’
‘The lawyers I’ve worked with are goal oriented and goal driven. They don’t allow the procedure and adversarial nature of bankruptcy to district them from attaining what the clients want. Just the opposite, they deploy those procedures to attain meet the clients’ goals. That’s easier said than done. It takes not only expertise in bankruptcy law but also foresight, intellect, and skill to wield the bankruptcy process so effectively.’
‘Great firm for the most complicated restructuring cases. Excellent advocates for their clients.’
Kernmandanten
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
Independent Directors of the U.S. Entities of Cineworld plc
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Core Scientific
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Western Global Airlines
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SAS AB
SL Green
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
Official Committee of Talc Claimants of Imerys Talc America
Future Claimants’ Representative in Whittaker Clark & Daniels
Ad Hoc Group of Secured Senior Noteholders and DIP Lenders of Sanchez Energy
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Clovis Oncology, Inc. in their highly contested chapter 11 cases, which featured a novel, live auction for parties to provide Clovis’ DIP financing on the most favorable terms.
- Serving as counsel for the Committee in the chapter 11 restructuring of SAS AB and its affiliated debtors (collectively, the “Debtors” or “SAS”).
- Negotiated resolutions of significant disputes and claims between and among debtors and their stakeholders in the PROMESA/Title III case of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA).
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
The ‘capable and competent’ team at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is based in New York, and represents a diverse range of clients including debtors, bondholders, secured lenders and private equity sponsors in restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as chapter 11 cases and cross-border insolvencies. Jasmine Ball represents a range of parties for various industries including pharmaceutical and airline companies, and was involved in representing Philippine Airlines in connection with its restructuring efforts in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry. Natasha Labovitz is the co-chair and represents debtors and creditors in and out of bankruptcy and cross-border insolvencies, while Sidney Levinson and Scott Selinger are key names from the firm.
Praxisleiter:
Natasha Labovitz; Sidney Levinson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jasmine Ball; Scott Selinger
Referenzen
‘The Debevoise team is a small and nimble group of restructuring practitioners who are deeply experienced and serve as strong advocates for their clients. The are organized, efficient and modest and provide good, predictable outcomes.’
‘Natasha Labovitz (who I believe chairs the practice) is a clever negotiator and well versed Chapter 11 practitioner. She is experienced and comfortable leading complex transactions.’
‘Capable. Competent. Reliable.’
Kernmandanten
Philippine Airlines
Certain former directors and shareholders of Purdue Pharma, Inc. and related entities
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Brigade Capital Management, LP
Pantheon Ventures
Elara Caring
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
McKinsey & Company
Coller Capital Partners, International SIF SICAV, Clouse S.A
Resolute Investment Holdings
Alexander Greensill and additional former directors and officers of Greensill Capital Inc.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
The Blackstone Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Resolute Investment Holdings and its affiliates in negotiating and executing transaction support agreements with two ad hoc groups of lenders for an out-of-court solution that avoided a likely liquidation in bankruptcy.
- Represented certain former directors and shareholders of Purdue Pharma, Inc in defending litigation regarding prescription opioids across the country, including a federal multi-district litigation and actions brought by states attorneys general, and in efforts to negotiate a global settlement in bankruptcy court.
- Advised Brigade Capital Management, LP in connection with Avaya’s chapter 11 restructuring, which concluded in May 2023 and reduced Avaya’s debt by 75%.
Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP‘s New York-based financial restructuring practice handles domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters, alongside having attorneys with expertise who are able to represent a diverse range of parties, including ad hoc and official committees of creditors to investors of distressed assets and debt. The team integrates its global team to be able to handle bankruptcy proceedings across the globe. Allan Brilliant represents banking groups, unsecured creditors’ and bondholder committees. Stephen Zide is a key contact for advice Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Stephen Wolpert and Eric Hilmo are names to watch. Douglas Mannal left the firm in March 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Allan Brilliant; Adam Plainer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stephen Wolpert; Eric Hilmo; Stephen Zide
Referenzen
‘Highly market and capital structure savvy.’
‘Intelligent and relentless.’
‘Dechert Restructuring team has a great capacity to deal with complex cases, in different jurisdictions with an excellent group of advisors.’
Kernmandanten
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of LATAM Airlines Group
Alden Global Capital
Citadel
Davidson Kempner
Elliott Associates
Monarch Alternative Capital LP
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
CarVal
Bain Capital
Hilco
Redwood Capital Management
Contrarian
Argentum
VR Capital
Stonehill Capital
The ad hoc group of secured and unsecured bondholders of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
Riverstone
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of LATAM Airlines and its affiliates.
- Advised the ad hoc group of secured and unsecured bondholders of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (“GOL”) in connection with its recently concluded US$1.6 billion combined liability management and new capital financing transaction.
- Representing an ad hoc group of crossover prepetition and DIP term lenders of Instant Brands Acquisition Holdings Inc. in connection with Instant Brands’ reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code currently pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Hogan Lovells US LLP‘s business restructuring and insolvency practice is spread across six continents and twenty-two offices, with its team experienced in all aspects of Chapter 11 matters including contested valuation and confirmed trials, distressed asset sales and acquisitions, as well as cross-border insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. Based in New York, Christopher Donoho handles both creditor and debtor side work, with expertise in both domestic and cross-border bondholder group representations, while Richard Wynne in Los Angeles is skilled in advising companies in a broad range of industries for chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. During 2023 Sherry Millman joined from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP in New York, while Todd Schwartz joined from Paul Hastings LLP, and is based in Silicon Valley.
Praxisleiter:
Tom Astle; Christopher Donoho
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Richard Wynne; Sherry Millman; Todd Schwartz
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown‘s New York and Chicago-based restructuring practice is noted for their creditor and debtor based practice, having handled numerous matters for clients in the banking and finance industry, alongside energy, infrastructure and healthcare. Brian Trust co-heads the practice and is experienced on cross-border and out-of-court restructurings, while Joaquin de Baca combines transactional and litigation expertise to represent both debtors and creditors in-court and out-of-court workouts and reorganization proceedings. Sean Scott is skilled in insolvency matters and acts on behalf of companies and boards of directors, whereas Louis Chiapetta handles litigation aspects of bankruptcy cases. Josh Gross is a name to watch.
Praxisleiter:
Brian Trust; Matt Wargin; Sean Scott
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joaquin de Baca; Louis Chiapetta; Josh Gross; Lisa Holl Chang
Referenzen
‘The Mayer Brown Restructuring practice is a highly competent group of professionals who have been an excellent partner on a number of complex restructuring engagements. In addition to high quality legal expertise, they are excellent at thinking strategically about certain case issues and the appropriate cadence with other non-client stakeholders.’
‘Joaquin C De Baca, Brian Trust and Lisa Holl Chang have been a pleasure to work with over the past 12 months. Accurate legal analysis, strategic thinking and high quality client management has been the standard across the board of the MB team.’
Kernmandanten
Barclays
Forever Energy
GLAS USA LLC & GLAS Americas LLC
GWG Holdings, Inc.
U.S. Bank
Stillwater Funds
Wilmington Trust, National Association
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented MUFG Union Bank, as administrative agent under a prepetition credit facility with Salem Harbor Power Development LP (the “Borrower-Debtor”), the holding company of a power plant facility in Salem Harbor, Massachusetts, in the chapter 11 case, as well as the New York state court litigation.
- Representing PNC Bank, NA, as administrative agent, in a trade receivables securitization facility which provides $200M of financing for Air Methods.
- Served as lead restructuring counsel for GWG Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates (GWG), a publicly-traded life settlements and alternative investments company, in GWG’s plan confirmation and successful emergence from Chapter 11, resolving more than $2.1 billion in debt.
Morrison Foerster
Morrison Foerster‘s business restructuring and insolvency group is led by Jennifer Marines and Lorenzo Marinuzzi and is noted for their ‘outside of the box thinking‘ in creditor representation, including representing creditors’ committees. Gary Lee has a split practice in representing debtors and creditors in domestic and cross-border restructuring and liquidation proceedings, while Theresa Foudy‘s expertise extends to bankruptcy litigation, having represented Chapter 11 debtors, indenture trustees, secured and unsecured creditors. Miranda Russell is a name to watch for her representation of various parties in corporate restructurings and chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Douglas Mannal is noted for his work with creditors and joined the team from Dechert LLP in March 2024. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Jennifer Marines; Lorenzo Marinuzzi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Theresa Foudy; Gary Lee; Miranda Russell; Seth Kleinman; Andrew Kissner; James Newton; Ben Butterfield; Douglas Mannal
Referenzen
‘The Morrison Foerster Restructuring team is brilliant, innovative and very focused on satisfying client needs. They think outside of the box and welcome challenging cases in which there is no case law and creative/independent thought prevail. Their written work product is turnkey, and I strongly recommend them for insurance insolvency-related work in particular.’
‘Gary Lee is a rock star, if there is such a thing in the restructuring world. He is very smart, kind to his clients and innovative. He loves a challenging query, and he has a vast amount of experience. I have not worked with any lawyers more talented than him in his field of expertise. He also has a very strong team accompanying him, which can produce compelling work product on very short notice.’
‘Andrew Kissner is a Counsel who is on the rise, very bright and creative. James Newton is a more junior partner who has counseled us strongly over the years on a cross-border insurance insolvency.’
Kernmandanten
CalPlant I Holdco, LLC and CalPlant I, LLC
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc./Incora
Peer Street, Inc.
Columbia Pulp I, LLC
MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC
AIG Financial Products Corp
VMware, Inc.
Nevro Corp.
A secured creditor in connection with the chapter 11 cases of Coin Cloud
Alter Domus (f/k/a Cortland Capital Market Services)
Ad hoc group of lenders to an operator of digital and brick-and-mortar specialty pharmacies
Ad hoc group of lenders to an omnichannel video conferencing solutions provider
Altamont Capital Partners
Technology-focused venture capital fund
Highlight-Mandate
- Served as bankruptcy counsel to CalPlant I Holdco, LLC and CalPlant I, LLC in their chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
- Served as counsel to the official committee of unsecured creditors of Clovis Oncology, Inc., and its affiliated debtors, following Clovis filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- Served as counsel to the official committee of unsecured creditors of Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc., and its affiliated debtors, following Incora filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP is experienced in representing a variety of parties both on the creditor and debtor side in bankruptcy proceedings in and out of court. The firm has engaged clients across the US in a number of industries including healthcare, technology, automotive and manufacturing. In Los Angeles, Richard Pachulski has a diverse restructuring practice, while Jamie Stang‘s expertise involves representing official creditors’ committees in bankruptcy cases involving sexual abuse. Situated in Wilmington, Laura Davis Jones has represented debtors counsels and was selected as the Third Circuit’s director on the board of the American College of Bankruptcy, whereas Wilmington and New York-based Bradford Sandler has experience in representing a range of parties in reorganizations and final distress situations. James Walker in Dallas and New York-based Zev Bomrind joined the practice in August 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Richard Pachulski; James Stang; Robert Feinstein; Laura Davis Jones; Bradford Sandler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
James Walker; Zev Bomrind
Kernmandanten
Monster Beverage Corporation
Cineworld Group PLC Creditors’ Committee
Party City Holdco, Inc. Creditors’ Committee
The Boy Scouts of America Tort Claimants’ Committee
LTL Management LLC Arnold & Itkin Claimant Group
Vice Media Group Creditors’ Committee
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. Creditors’ Committee
Imerys Talc America, Inc. Arnold & Itkin Claimant Group
David’s Bridal, LLC Creditors’ Committee
Athenex, Inc.
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Committee of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
Medly Health, Inc.
iMedia Brands, Inc.
GigaMonster Networks LLC
Surgalign Holdings, Inc. Creditors’ Committee
Committees of survivors of clergy abuse in Catholic diocese chapter 11 cases (Rochester, Buffalo, Rockville Centre, New Orleans, Santa Fe)
TPC Group, Inc. Ad Hoc Non-Consenting Bondholder Group
FedNat Holding Company Creditors’ Committee
AgileThought, Inc. Creditors’ Committee
Agway Farm & Home Supply, LLC Creditors’ Committee
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented California-based Monster Beverage Corporation in its acquisition of Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), the parent company of energy drink maker Bang Energy, for $362,000,000.
- Acted as counsel to the official tort claimants’ committee in the chapter 11 bankruptcy of the Boy Scouts of America, the largest scouting organization in the United States.
- Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the chapter 11 bankruptcy of Vice Media.
Proskauer Rose LLP
Led by Martin Bienenstock in New York, Proskauer Rose LLP handles a range of clients on both the creditor and debtor side on all matters related to distressed situations, corporate governance insolvency and bankruptcy. The firm specializes in corporate governance, as well as advising borrowers in restructurings and Chapter 11 cases, as well as hedge funds. David Hillman has substantial experience in every phase of the restructuring process as well as addressing inter-creditor issues involving the relative rights of majority and minority lenders. Vincent Indelicato represents direct lenders, ad hoc groups, bondholders and creditors’ committees both in and out of court and in Chapter 11 matters, while Ehud Barak is noted for his specializations in bankruptcy litigation and Chapter 11 cases. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Bienenstock
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Hillman; Vincent Indelicato; Ehud Barak
Kernmandanten
Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico
Prospect Capital
Sixth Street Specialty Lending
Ad Hoc Group of Genesis Global Capital Lenders; Genesis Earn Program Group 2
Dunn Paper Ad Hoc Second Lien Group
Diameter Capital LP
Ad Hoc Group of Holdings PIK Noteholders (including BC Partners, Marathon Asset Management and Monarch Alternative Capital)
Ad Hoc Group of Second Lien Lenders
Invictus Global Management
SLR Capital
Centre Lane Partners
Banco Azteca
Yesco Holdings
ARK Investment Management
Owl Rock Capital Corporation
MidCap Financial Trust
Highlight-Mandate
- Lead outside counsel to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, which was created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act to represent Puerto Rico and its instrumentalities in the restructuring of their debts.
- Represented Prospect Capital in its purchase of an interest in PGX Holdings Inc.’s credit repair service Progrexion Holdings Inc. and other parts of its primary business, including websites Credit.com and CreditRepair.com, for $257.5 million.
- Advising an ad hoc group of Holdings PIK Noteholders (including BC Partners, Marathon Asset Management and Monarch Alternative Capital) in the Lucky Bucks Holdings bankruptcy case pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
‘Tenacious advocates with a keen commercial sense,’ Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is noted for its expertise in litigation and resolving disputes arising in connection with bankruptcy cases and insolvency issues, including contested plan confirmations, valuations and aiding and abetting actions. Benjamin Finestone is skilled in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including representing creditors in Chapter 11 cases, while Los Angeles-based John Shaffer represents a range of parties both on the debtor and creditor side for a variety of industries. James Tecce has experience on Chapter 11 cases, whereas Deborah Newman is focused on bankruptcy-related litigation and complex commercial litigation. Susheel Kirpalani has cross-border expertise in bankruptcy proceedings. Unless previously mentioned, all lawyers are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Benjamin Finestone; Susheel Kirpalani; James Tecce; Deborah Newman; Matt Scheck; John Shaffer; Patty Tomasco; Eric Winston
Referenzen
‘Leaders in the field. Tenacious advocates with a keen commercial sense. Very experienced and staff deals leanly to minimize excessive fee burn.’
‘Ben Finestone is a young star in the field. Outstanding litigator that does an enormous amount of his own work. Genuinely cares about the outcomes for his clients.’
‘This is a a great team, very creative, and highly efficient. They can handle any type of matter, and really excel in situations with complex litigation or the potential for complex litigation.’
‘Susheel Kirpalani is very smart, very practical, and has outstanding judgement. He is also a pleasure to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Wesco/Incora
Voyager Digital Holdings, LLC
FTX Trading
Bittrex, Inc.
Talen Energy Supply/Talen Montana, LLC
Nordic Aviation
In re Sanchez Energy Corp
In re Just Energy Group Inc., et al.
Inre LeClairRyan PLLC
Highland Capital
In re Aearo Technologies, LLC
NBG Homes
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Colorado Investment Holdings LLC (“Colorado”)
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray LLP have expanded their restructuring practice with the additions of New York-based Natasha Hwangpo and Chicago's Chris Dickerson over the past year, with the team active on borrower, lender and creditor based matters including in-court and out-of-court debt restructurings, corporate reorganizations and liability management transactions. Based in New York and Chicago, Ryan Preston Dahl co-heads the practice alongside Gregg Galardi and are both skilled in representing a variety of parties in restructurings, distressed acquisitions and in-court chapter 11 processes. Boston based Andrew Devore is focused on representing institutional investors and creditors committees in financial restructuring and insolvency-related litigations, while New York-situated Cristine Schwarzman represents debtors and distressed borrowers in restructuring proceedings and Chapter 11 cases.
Praxisleiter:
Gregg Galardi; Ryan Preston Dahl
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Andrew Devore; Chris Dickerson; Natasha Hwangpo; Cristine Schwarzman
Kernmandanten
iMedia Brands, Inc
Vesta Holdings, LLC
RevitaLid Pharmaceutical Corp.
FB Debt Financing Guarantor, LLC (d/b/a Forma Brands)
Trinseo PLC
Tecomet Inc.
Juice Plus+
Rodan + Fields
Ad Hoc Group of first lien bondholders of Exela Technologies, Inc.
Ad Hoc Group of first lien lenders to Instant Brands Holdings, Inc.
Ad Hoc Group of first lien lenders to K&N Engineering, Inc.
Ad Hoc Group of second lien lenders of Yak Access, LLC
Ad Hoc Group of Quotient Limited
MFN Partners, as equity holder and junior DIP lender to Yellow Corporation
Blue Torch Finance, LLC, as DIP Lender and Stalking Horse Bidder to AgileThought
Charlesbank Equity Fund IX and Reef Lifestyle, LLC as creditors of The Rockport Company
The Rockefeller University Hospital, as a party in interest in the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, Inc. chapter 11 cases
MOAC Mall Holdings LLC (d/b/a Mall of America), as successful appellant in MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC
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- Represented iMedia Brands, Inc. and its affiliated debtors in their pending chapter 11 cases, which involved the restructuring of approximately $130 million of obligations.
- Represented Vesta Holdings, LLC and certain of its affiliates in connection with Vesta’s chapter 11 filing and postpetition sale process.
- Representing RevitaLid Pharmaceutical Corp. and its two debtor-affiliates, RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and RVL Pharmacy, LLC, in their pending prepackaged chapter 11 cases, which were entered into with full support from the Debtors’ lender and key stakeholders.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises clients in all types of bankruptcies and restructurings across all industries and operates with other departments to provide a one-stop-shop service with professionals in litigation, banking and credit, M&A, capital markets and tax assisting on the restructuring practice. New York-based Sandeep Qusba heads the team and has represented a range of parties in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, while Sunny Singh, who joined from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in March 2023, is experienced in leading all aspects of complex domestic and international restructuring matters. Elisha Graff co-heads the practice and represents clients in connection with out-of-court restructurings, alongside focusing on advising companies and equity sponsors. Nicholas Baker is a key individual from the team. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Sandeep Qusba
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sunny Singh; Elisha Graff; Nicholas Baker
Referenzen
‘Sandy Qusba and Sunny Singh are the only two lawyers in the department with whom I have had meaningful contact. They are both excellent lawyers. Valued Qualities: Both are highly intelligent and creative. Both are firm without being obnoxious. Both are problem solvers. Both are highly articulate. And both are trustworthy.’
Kernmandanten
Apollo
Bright Health
Carrier Global Corporation
Cerberus
Cooper-Standard
Corp Group Banking S.A.
CWT
EQT
Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan
Learfield Communications, LLC
MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners II L.P.
Pfizer
PSP Investments
Pyxus International, Inc.
Silicon Valley Bridge Bank/First Citizens Bank
Skybridge
TPC Group
Unigel
Zymergen Creditors Committee
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- Representation of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank and First Citizens Bank as purchaser of the Bridge Bank’s assets in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group, one of the most high-profile restructurings in recent history.
- Representation of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Goldman Sachs, as Lead Arrangers and Administrative Agents under the Debtors’ debtor-in-possession to exit financing facilities and bonds, in the Chapter 11 restructuring of LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
- Representation of Anagram Holdings, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in the chapter 11 restructuring of its parent, Party City, as well as Anagram’s own restructuring.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP‘s corporate restructuring practice provides services to clients involved in distressed company situations, alongside representing a diverse range of parties including managers, owners, creditors and investors both in- and out-of-court restructuring transactions and liquidations. New York's Robert Drain joined the group after retiring from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York and has overseen the chapter 11 bankruptcies of Purdue Pharmacy, Sears Holding Crop and Windstream Holdings Inc. Paul Leake is the global head of the practice, and is supported by Van Durrer, who heads the California group, Joseph Larkin, head of the Wilmington practice and Ron Meisler, head of the Chicago group.
Praxisleiter:
Paul Leake; Van Durrer; Joseph Larkin; Ron Meisler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robert Drain
Kernmandanten
Endo International plc. and its debtor affiliates
Endo International plc
A bidder in connection with Lordstown Motor Corp’s Chapter 11 case
Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
Unifin Financiera, S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM
LaVie Care Centers, LLC and Certain Affiliates
Bank of America, N.A.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Kabir Barday, CEO and founder of OneTrust
Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
PPL Corporation
Irish Bank Resolution Corp.
Borrego Community Health Foundation
Juul Labs, Inc.
E-House (China) Enterprise Holdings Limited
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- Representing Endo Pharmaceuticals, a multi-national generics and specialty branded pharmaceutical company as lead counsel to the Company and its affiliates in their chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Undertook substantial negotiations with creditor constituents in connection with Endo International’s ultimately consensual use of cash collateral to fund ongoing operations.
- Assisted Endo with the development of a multi-step restructuring steps plan to implement the spinoff of the company’s Irish entities.
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP operates as a multidisciplinary team handling formal bankruptcies, insolvencies and out-of-court restructurings. The New York-based team is led by Brad Scheler, who is noted as a ‘rock star in the world of restructuring‘ and has lead teams in the financial restructuring and rehabilitation process of distressed businesses both across the US and globally. Jennifer Rodburg represents a broad range of clients interested in distressed businesses, as well as equity committees in connection with Chapter 11 cases. Andrew Minear is a name to watch for his experience in representing a wide variety of parties, alongside official and unofficial creditors’ committees. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Rachel Strickland, Andrew Mordkoff, and Daniel Forman from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in August 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Brad Scheler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jennifer Rodburg; Andrew Minear; Rachel Strickland; Andrew Mordkoff; Daniel Forman
Referenzen
‘Some of the most creative deal lawyers I have worked with. Ability to take complex situations and simplify.’
‘Brad Scheler is truly a rock star in the world of Restructuring. Creative and balanced solutions. Manages complex people, situations and negotiations.’
Kernmandanten
CX Reinsurance Company Limited
Ray New York, LLC
Ninety-Five Madison
Battery Park City Authority
RNN Media
RXR Realty and Blackstone
Humana Inc.
Jack Resnick & Sons
MGP Holdings III Corp. and Mitchell Welding Supply, LLC.
Canyon Partners, LLC
IMAX Corporation
Sage Realty
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- Representing motion picture specialist IMAX in connection with the chapter 11 cases of Cineworld Group plc through which Cineworld is looking to restructure in excess of $5 billion of indebtedness.
- Acting as counsel to Canyon Capital Advisors and its affiliated funds (“Canyon”), the largest holder of GDB Bonds (defined below), in connection with a restructuring of such bonds and related agreements.
- Acting as counsel to Simon Edel and Richard Barker of multinational accountancy firm Ernst & Young, as joint administrators of CX Reinsurance Company Limited, in connection with CX Reinsurance Company being placed under English administration in August 2020.
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP has a steady cross-border practice, routinely representing company-side clients in major restructurings. Notably, the firm has handled restructurings related to the cryptocurrency and auto industries, including de-SPACs, while playing a role in numerous airline restructurings that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. New York-based Kathryn Coleman co-chairs the group and handles a range of chapter 11 representations and high-stakes insolvency related matters, including with bet-the-company litigation claims including trade secret and RICO cases. Christopher Kiplok also in New York, co-chair’s the practice and routinely advises a range of parties on insolvencies, financial litigation and bankruptcies.
Praxisleiter:
Kathryn Coleman; Christopher Kiplok
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Erin Dier
Referenzen
‘The team is very knowledgeable and dedicated to its bankruptcy clients.’
‘The team is extremely responsive and available to provide support and education throughout the entire bankruptcy process.’
‘Hughes Hubbard provides quality top to bottom. The partners across practice areas are exceptional, and have a tremendous amount of experience. The firm has a global reach and deep European partner base. Experts in product liability defense.’
Kernmandanten
AgileThought
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI)
Imerys SA
Iluka Resources Ltd.
Gemini Trust Company, LLC
AAKB Investments Limited
Stanadyne LLC and Pure Power Technologies Inc.
Lehman Brothers Inc.
Candriam Worldwide Alternative (f/k/a Dexia)
MF Global
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- Served in a fiduciary capacity representing the Trustee in the liquidation of the largest broker dealer ever to fail and the largest bankruptcy in history.
- Represented Candriam Worldwide Alternative in a lawsuit brought by connection with the liquidators of Fairfield Sentry, a “feeder” fund to Bernard L. Madoff Securities, which held $6 billion for Sentry.
- Represented AgileThought, Inc., and 30 of its affiliates, in all aspects of their chapter 11 proceedings. AgileThought is a leading global provider of agile-first, end-to-end digital transformation services in the North American market using on-shore and near-shore delivery.
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
Led by David Rosner , Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is experienced in litigation based services in bankruptcy representations and restructuring proceedings, with Rosner having been involved in a number of Chapter 11 cases. Ken Coleman handles multi-jurisdictional business reorganizations and financial restructurings, while Matthew Stein ‘s expertise lies in litigation arising out of distressed situations and leveraged buyouts. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
David Rosner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ken Coleman; Matthew Stein
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‘Ken Coleman continues to be my first choice for US bankruptcy counsel on cross border matters. His strategic thinking and technical know-how are invaluable in a complex situation.‘
Kernmandanten
SL Green Realty affiliate 245 Park Member LLC. SL Green
First Lien Term Lenders of Envision Healthcare
Noteholders in China Fishery
Aman Group Resorts
Columbia Property Trust
Contrarian Capital Management
Cyrus Capital Partners
Cyprus Mines, a former talc miner
Davidson Kempner and Cowell & Lee Advisors
Harbinger Capital Partners, a large hedge fund
Howard Meyers
Hudson Structured Capital Management affiliates
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Metropolitan Lumber & Building Supply, Robert Gans and related parties
MDC Energy
Litigation Trustee for the UC Litigation Trust for Essar Steel Minnesota
Mudrick Capital Management
Non-debtor affiliates in Chapter 11 cases filed by seven MatlinPatterson entities
Unsecured Creditors of TriVascular Sales
Pasig
Renco Group and founder Ira Rennert
Salvatore Lamonica, Chapter 7 Trustee in CIL Limited bankruptcy
Second lien term lenders of Fieldwood Energy
Senator Investment Group, a hedge fund
Strategic Value Partners
TerraForm Power
Creditors Committee as special litigation counsel in Nine West
USAVflow
Waterfall Asset Management, noteholder in Taberna Preferred Funding IV
Yellow
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- Representing Senator Investment Group in litigation arising from a recently completed liquidity management transaction implemented by Wesco Aircraft.
- Representing Yellow Corporation in connection with Yellow’s Chapter 11 proceeding to handle substantially all of its major litigation.
- Represented Mudrick Capital Management and its affiliated funds as senior secured noteholders, and later DIP lenders, in Party City’s complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Katten
With offices across New York, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles, Katten‘s team has a strong record in representing directors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings in industries ranging from energy to real estate. Steven Reisman leads the New York team and has a split practice between handling domestic and cross-border restructurings for a varied client portfolio, while Peter Siddiqui in Chicago has assisted debtors in Chapter 11 cases and trustees in bankruptcy actions. Peter Knight , also in Chicago, represents senior secured agents and lenders in middle-market workouts and restructurings, whereas Los Angeles-based William Freeman is noted for his work in Chapter 11 cases and commercial litigation. New York-based Lucy Kweskin, and Chicago-based duo Paul Musser and Joshua Altman all joined the firm earlier in 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Steven Reisman; Peter Siddiqui
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Peter Knight; William Freeman; Lucy Kweskin; Paul Musser; Joshua Altman
Kernmandanten
GWG Holdings
Amsurg Holdco, LLC and AmSurg, LLC
Hunter Lane, LLC
Genesis Care Pty Ltd.
Special Committee of the board of Cyxtera Technologies
Soft Surroundings Holdings, LLC
Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC
Douglas Wilson Companies
Rover Pipeline LLC
ATHOS KG
Hartman SPE, LLC
Energy Transfer and Subsidiary Sunoco Logistics
National Boy Scouts of America Foundation
Capstone Green Energy Corporation
L Catterton
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented GWG, at the direction of the Independent Directors, in the company’s Chapter 11 cases.
- Represented AmSurg, a subsidiary of Envision that operates more than 250 ambulatory surgery centers across the country, in advising the Independent Managers with respect to AmSurg’s liability management transactions and Chapter 11 cases.
- Represented the independent director of Genesis Care in its Chapter 11 cases and in connection with the investigation into the company’s complex and tumultuous historical relationship with its founder and former CEO.
Linklaters LLP
Linklaters LLP advises on both domestic lender-side matters along with utilizing a wide global bankruptcy team based in the EU and Asia that handles cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases. The team handles a range of clients including lender syndicates, agents, ad hoc groups and individual creditors. Margot Schonholtz heads the practice and regularly offers financial institutions solutions in debt restructurings, litigations, and general bankruptcy advice. Penelope Jensen is experienced in Chapter 11 proceedings, while Christopher Hunker has expertise in out-of-court restructurings. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Margot Schonholtz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Penelope Jensen; Christopher Hunker
Referenzen
‘The Linklaters team has a standout ability to operate across jurisdictions. The team offers a seamless approach in complex restructuring matters across the United States, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Their multi-jurisdictional one team approach makes matters more efficient and leads to higher quality advice. I consider the firm’s approach and service offering to be at the higher end compared to their competitors.’
‘Margot Schonholtz is very sharp, commercial, and excellent at leading a syndicate group with the appropriate mix of legal analysis and recommended action. Penelope Jensen is always available; has a superior knowledge base of U.S. bankruptcy law issues; seamlessly leads teams across several jurisdictions to deliver high quality work.’
‘Chris Hunker is an exceptional partner with deep expertise who has worked on complex matters on tight timelines.’
Kernmandanten
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Barclays
HSBC
Bank of America
GLAS Trust Company LLC
McGrathNicol
Caydon USA Property Group Holdings Pty Ltd
Nordic Trustee AS
Tor Investment Management Hong Kong, Limited
Sixth Street Partners LLC
Corbin Capital Partners, L.P.
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- Advising Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, as LC Agent, Issuer and lender (and the Steering Committee of lenders and issuers on which it sits comprised of CACIB, ABN Amro, Barclays, RBC and Wells Fargo) on the restructuring of McDermott’s debt obligations and its liabilities related to commercial disputes with major project counterparties.
- Advising Barclays, as a letter of credit commitment provider to Venator, in connection with Venator’s chapter 11 cases filed in the Southern District of Texas.
- Advised the RCF lenders in the chapter 11 cases of GBG USA Inc. and certain of its US subsidiaries (“GBG US”). GBG US was the US operating arm of Global Brands Group Holding Limited, that was publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with other operating subsidiaries in Europe and Asia.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott Will & Emery LLP‘s restructuring and insolvency practice is skilled in all aspects in distressed transactions, with the team acting for publicly and privately owned companies going through financial challenges in-court and out-of-court, as well as significant experience in cryptocurrency-related bankruptcy. In Chicago, Felicia Perlman heads the practice and represents clients in industry sectors including healthcare and energy, while Bradley Giordano has worked on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border matters. Jay Kapp is focused on all aspects of corporate bankruptcies and reorganizations, with Kristin Going and Darren Azman key names in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Felicia Perlman; Charles Gibbs; Kristin Going; Darren Azman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Bradley Giordano; Jay Kapp; David Hurst; Daniel Simon; Marcus Helt
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‘The team has very deep experience in health-care related bankruptcies, leveraging off of McDermott’s health care practice.’
‘David Hurst, Felicia Perlman and Brad Giordano are each very talented bankruptcy attorneys. They are distinguished by the scope of their knowledge, their creativity and thoughtfulness and their client commitment, and they display those qualities when representing both debtors and creditors.’
‘Expertise in crypto, healthcare restructurings for company and creditors.’
Kernmandanten
Global Loan Agency Services Ltd.
Nordic Aviation Capital
Denton County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.
Voyager Digital
Wilmington Trust, N.A.
Quorum Health Corporation
Cred Inc. Liquidation Trust
Spherature LLC
Mercy Iowa City
Prime Core Technologies Inc.
Reagor-Dykes Auto Group LLC
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Benefytt Technologies Inc.
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of AppHarvest Products, LLC
Output Services Group, Inc.
MTPC LLC
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Legacy IMBDS, Inc., et al.
Volunteer Energy Services, Inc.
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- Represented GLAS as both the exit facility term loan agent on a $506,000,000 Term Loan and as the trustee on multiple liquidating trusts, including the Operating and Property Companies with respect to the JCPenney bankruptcy.
- advised the disinterested directors of certain affiliates of Nordic Aviation Capital, the largest regional aircraft lessor in the world.
- Represented the largest of 16 distribution electric cooperative owners of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (“Brazos”) in connection with Brazos’ chapter 11 case pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP‘s restructuring group has offices across the US including New York, Houston and Dallas, with the team experienced in representing clients in the energy sector in various restructurings, alongside healthcare, transportation and cryptocurrency, where attorneys have been involved in a number of Chapter 11 cases involving crypto lenders and digital asset exchanges. Houston based Jason Boland focuses on business bankruptcy matters and commercial disputes, having represented a range of parties in both transactional and litigation-related engagements in federal courts. Ryan Manns , situated in Dallas, represents public and private corporations both inside and out of court, while New York based Eric Daucher and Howard Seife are key names in the team, with Seife representing domestic and international clients in all key industries.
Praxisleiter:
Jason Boland; Ryan Manns; Eric Daucher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Howard Seife; Toby Gerber; Kristian Gluck
Referenzen
‘This firm consists of leaders in the area of insolvency work.’
‘Ryan Manns, Toby Gerber, Kristian Gluck. All nationally known.’
Kernmandanten
Mirana Corporation
The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack
Cinemark USA, Inc. and Cinemark Media, Inc.
Jackson Walker LLP
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of Anagram Holdings, LLC
Ad Hoc Group of Front Line Lenders of Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Ad Hoc Committee of Convertible Noteholders of Invacare Corporation
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
Vale SA
Mountain Portfolio
M2 LoanCo, LLC
Export Development Bank of Canada
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)
Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch
JPMorgan Chase Bank
Bank of America
Coӧperatieve Rabobank, U.A., New York Branch
Shell Oil Company
NextEra Energy
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- Represented Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, one of five major bilateral lenders, in the US$3.8 billion out-of-court restructuring.
- Represented Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. in its successful, high profile Chapter 11 case in Texas.
- Representing JPMorgan in its dual capacity as bondholder and revolving credit facility lender in the Chapter 11 proceedings the Boy Scouts of America, the oldest and largest scouting organization in the US.
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
O'Melveny & Myers LLP field a roster of experienced bankruptcy and restructuring specialists handling matters for a variety of industries including transportation, telecommunications, energy, real estate and hospitality. Based in New York, John Rapisardi is the chair of the practice and is experienced in domestic and international debtor and creditor restructurings, while Lou Strubeck Jr. in Dallas also co-chair’s the practice and represents major financial clients in commercial restructurings and reorganizations. Situated in New York, Maria DiConza is focused on financial restructuring and bankruptcy transactions. Washington DC-based Peter Friedman is a key names from the firm.
Praxisleiter:
John Rapisardi; Lou Strubeck Jr.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maria DiConza; Peter Friedman; Steve Warren; Tancred Schiavoni; Greg Wilkes
Referenzen
‘O’Melveny & Myers is a marquee firm when it comes to representing insurance companies in large and complex bankruptcy proceedings.’
‘Steve Warren and Tancred Schiavoni are both highly experienced and sophisticated bankruptcy partners who excel at the practice of law. ’
‘The team at OM is who you want in your corner when things get tough. They know all the players out there and are able to anticipate the other sides next move. They bring a best-in-class courtroom presence for when things get acrimonious.’
Kernmandanten
Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Puerto Rico Public Private Partnership Authority
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority
Palladium Equity Partners
Morgan Stanley
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
Apollo Management
Century Indemnity Co.
Isagenix
Johnson & Johnson
Fannie Mae
UBS AG
Burnham Sterling and Company LLC
Bank of America
American Airlines
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- Served as lead counsel for Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. and led the team that represented Brazos as debtor in its US$2.1 billion chapter 11 case in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern of Texas.
- Representing Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. the largest creditor in the bankruptcy of Miles Kwok, a Chinese national currently under indictment for fraud by the US Attorney for SDNY.
- Represented Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates in all opioid litigation matters as a co-defendant and creditor in all major opioid-related bankruptcies, which in 2023 most notably involved the cases of Endo International plc.
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins LLP represents a range of parties including companies and alternative lenders in all aspects of in-court and out-of-court restructurings. The firm has wide industry experience in areas including healthcare and shipping, with an even split of lawyers involved in debtor engagements and company-side matters. Based in New York, David Meyer head’s the practice and has been involved in matters representing equity holders, investors and creditors in Chapter 11 cases and special situation investments and acquisitions. Jessica Peet, also in New York, has represented a range of clients on both creditor and debtor sides, while Bradley Foxman in Dallas, is noted for his ‘communication skills and willingness to work through complicated situations with a commercial & constructive approach.’
Praxisleiter:
David Meyer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Bill Wallander; Jessica Peet; Bradley Foxman
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‘Broad capabilities, user friendly explanations and guidance. High level of confidence in advice – Authoritative.’
‘Subject matter expertise and ability to communicate complicated concepts & subject matter to clients in a digestible message. Consistent and reliable availability, with a focus on strategizing with client and counterpart to induce the best outcome for the situation. In certain situations, Vinson & Elkins provided billing flexibility to accommodate the borrower’s difficult liquidity situation. Lawyers are very approachable individuals that are willing to take extra time to discuss, strategize, and educate clients.’
‘In particular, Bradley Foxman – a Partner in its Restructuring practice – stands out in particular. His communication skills and willingness to work through complicated situations with a commercial & constructive approach creates an environment for the best outcome. Additionally, his consistent and reliable availability allows for timely responsiveness in what is often rapidly changing situations.’
Kernmandanten
Ares Management LLC
Barclays Bank PLC
Cap Hill Brands, Inc.
Cyprus Amax Minerals Company (CAMC)
HeartBrand Holdings, Inc., American Akaushi Association, Inc.
Kirdkraft Group Holdings, LLC
Ocean Point Terminals LLC
Official Committee of Equity Security Holders of Core Scientific Inc. and its affiliated debtors
Platinum Equity Advisors
Ratzon Realty Limited Partnership
Riverstone Holdings LLC
Strategic Materials, Inc.
Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
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- Represented Ares Management LLC in its capacity as a mezzanine lender in a comprehensive international restructuring of Mainstream Renewable Power’s Andes Portfolio.
- Representing the Official Equity Committee of Core Scientific Inc., a Bitcoin mining company, in the chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of Core and its affiliated debtors.
- Advised Riverstone Holdings LLC and certain of its funds as equity owners of the Talen parent company, Talen Energy Corporation and the non-debtor TEC subsidiaries focused on ESG initiatives in the Chapter 11 cases of TEC’s wholly-owned subsidiary Talen Energy Supply, LLC and its subsidiaries.
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman offers a full service across restructuring matters both globally and domestically for a range of clients including borrowers, financial institutions, hedge funds and ad hoc groups. Dallas-based Luckey McDowell is experienced in representing energy sector clients, especially on buy-side clients and focuses on capital restructuring. In New York, Mark Shapiro has worked on company-side out-of-court restructurings, as well as representing creditors. Frederic Sosnick, also in New York has assisted debtors and official creditors’ committees, while Sara Coelho, in New York and Ian Roberts, based in Dallas, are key names.
Praxisleiter:
Luckey McDowell; Mark Shapiro
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fredric Sosnick; Sara Coelho; Ian Roberts
Referenzen
‘Industry insights and superior business judgment.’
‘Mark Shapiro — veteran restructuring professional who provides excellent legal and business advice in fast paced settings.’
Kernmandanten
Vice Group
Azul
Greenidge Generation Holdings
Ad Hoc Group of Senior Noteholders of Grupo Kaltex
Playfly Sports
Lucky Bucks Directors and Officers
Amyris
Former Management
Ad Hoc Group of Major ERCOT Market Participants
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- Represented Vice Group Holding, Inc. in its chapter 11 cases filed in the Southern District of New York.
- Advised Greenidge Generations Holdings Inc. in a restructuring of a material portion of its debt and its business.
- Represented a director and management team in the chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Lucky Bucks, one of the largest operators of coin-operated amusement machines in the US.
Choate, Hall & Stewart
Boston-based Choate, Hall & Stewart handles a range of restructuring services, providing a cradle-to-grave service including acting for companies, debtors and creditors in workouts, distressed asset and debt acquisitions as well as insolvency proceedings. Douglas Gooding co-chairs the practice with John Ventola, who is experienced in representing financial institutions in multi-tranche financial transactions. Kevin Simard has experience in advising national banks and private lenders, while Jonathan Marshall concentrates on corporate restructurings and loan workouts.
Praxisleiter:
Jennifer Fenn; Sean Monahan; John Ventola
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Douglas Gooding; Kevin Simard; Jonathan Marshall; Seth Mennillo; Rick Thide
Referenzen
‘Excellent sense of what is important in any given transaction; great handle on the market on contested issues; above average speed of execution; excellent communication skills with the client and the other side; great people skills; top-notch drafting.’
‘Kevin Simard-lead engagement partner/exceptional knowledge and experience in the intersection of restructuring & secured lending/great team leader on each deal/significant gravitas in the industry. Jennifer Fenn Conway-excellent deal understanding and transaction management/tremendous communicator. Seth Mennillo-excellent sense of market on issues/great ability to explain complex issues. Rick Thide-excellent attention to detail.’
Kernmandanten
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Citizens Bank, N.A.
Bank of America, N.A.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC
Second Avenue Capital Partners
Gordon Brothers Group
SLR Credit Solutions f/k/a Crystal Financial
Clifford Chance
The financial restructuring group at Clifford Chance benefits from expertise in other jurisdictions to handle the restructuring needs of multi-national businesses. Jennifer DeMarco represents financial institutions, agents and borrowers in the US and Latin America, while Douglas Deutsch represents institutional investors and indenture trustees in out-of-court and in-court restructurings. Michelle M. McGreal and Sarah N. Campbell represent a wide range of parties in Chapter 11 proceedings and financial restructuring transactions. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Jennifer DeMarco
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Douglas Deutsch; Michelle McGreal; Sarah Campbell
Kernmandanten
AerCap
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- Advising a leading investment management company as a majority equity holder and bondholder in connection with the chapter 11 cases of Voyager Aviation and certain of its affiliates currently pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Advising the Administrative Agent to a 14-member lender group in the restructuring of approximately US$700 million of debt related to a combined concentrated solar power and photovoltaic solar project located in Chile, which has faced operational issues since first coming online in 2021.
- Advised AerCap and a number of other lessors and aircraft finance parties in connection with the successful comprehensive debt restructuring of Azul Airlines. As part of the restructuring of Azul Airlines’s obligations, Azul issued $370 million in new notes. The restructuring was completed in October.
King & Spalding
King & Spalding LLP handle a range of domestic and cross-border restructuring mandates, with Arthur Steinberg in New York representing a full range of clients in restructuring workouts and bankruptcy proceedings, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, as well as official and ad-hoc committees. Austin Jowers in Atlanta is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters spanning a variety of industries, while Jeff Dutson, also in Atlanta, represents banks and secured lenders in workouts and bankruptcy matters. Lindsey Henrikson has left the firm.
Praxisleiter:
Todd Holleman; Jennifer Daly
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Arthur Steinberg; Austin Jowers; Jeff Dutson
Kernmandanten
Antares Capital
Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
Arbour Lane Capital Management
Archegos Capital Management
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Assured Investment Management (f/k/a BlueMountain Capital)
Capital One, NA
Cerberus Capital Management
Citibank
Citizens Bank
First Eagle Investment Management
Fortress Investments Group
GDB Debt Recovery Authority
General Motors LLC
Highbridge Capital
JP Morgan
KKR Credit Advisors
Shiloh Industries
Truist
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- Represented an ad hoc group of prepetition Term Loan and Secured Notes holders with over $1 billion of secured debt claims against Talen Energy Corporation and certain of their subsidiaries and affiliates in connection with the confirmation and effectiveness of Talen’s plan of reorganization after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court on May 9, 2022.
- Representing Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. in connection with pre-insolvency proceedings filed by McDermott International’s subisdiaries in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and a related Chapter 15 filing for recognition of the foreign proceedings in the Southern District of Texas.
- Representing certain lenders to Boardriders as plaintiffs in connection with causes of action brought against Boardriders and certain of its other lenders in connection with a purported priming loan transaction entered into by Boardriders and such lender-defendants.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Led by Raniero D’Aversa, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represent lenders and investors in restructuring distressed life settlement and premium finance investment vehicles. The firm combines its expertise in bankruptcy, restructuring and litigation to provide a full service in areas including Chapter 11 matters. Laura Metzger is skilled in bankruptcy matters, while Lorraine McGowen is noted for being ‘an absolute class act in every way. Her expertise in bankruptcy and financial restructuring matters is second to none.’ Evan Hollander has expertise in cross-border restructurings. Every lawyer mentioned is based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Raniero D’Aversa
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Laura Metzger; Lorraine McGowen; Evan Hollander; Colleen McDuffie
Referenzen
‘Partners are accessible, knowledgeable and practical. They have developed deep knowledge of how technology driven businesses work which is essential when doing both debt financing and restructuring.’
‘Laura Metzger in NY restructuring is simply stellar. Responsive, balanced, great guide in very difficult situations.’
‘The Orrick attorneys are experts in their respective areas and it shows. They inspire confidence because of how thoroughly they know their stuff and how well they are able to break it down and explain it to business/non-legal folks. They are responsive and efficient. They are also quite invested in diversity and inclusion and their teams are staffed accordingly. I highly recommend them.’
Kernmandanten
Credit Suisse; Column Financial, Inc. and Sector Financial Inc.
Lane Gate Advisors LP
Galaxy Digital LP
SFJ Pharmaceuticals X, Ltd.
State of Oregon Retirement Fund
NOVA Chemicals Corporation
Pyramid Management Group LLC
Liquidators for Greensill Limited
Out West Restaurant Group, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing SFJ Pharmaceuticals X, Ltd. (SFJ), a co-developer of a promising new drug, in the PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PhaseBio) bankruptcy.
- Representing Galaxy Digital LP as a prospective DIP lender and potential purchaser of certain assets that the debtors in the Celsius Network LLC bankruptcy plan to sell.
- Advised Petroserv Marine Inc., a British Virgin Islands registered deepwater offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling services company with headquarters in Macaé, Brazil, in the restructuring of $882 million of existing financial indebtedness and the incurrence of an additional $120 million of new super senior financing.
Reed Smith LLP
Noted for its remarkable competency in all phases of restructuring work,’ Reed Smith LLP operates through a global team working with clients across multiple industries, guiding them through local and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. Lawyers in the team have experience in bankruptcy litigation involving financially distressed companies transactions as well as dealing with alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. Wilimington and New York based Kurt Gwynne leads the team, with key members including Aaron Javian, Michele Ross, Andrew Buck and Joseph Tuso, all of which are also based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Kurt Gwynne
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aaron Javian; Michele Ross; Andrew Buck; Joseph Tuso; David Pisciotta; Keith Aurzada
Referenzen
‘Highly experienced team that has thrived in handling complicated litigation matters for our firm.’
‘Keith Aurzada is extremely skilled and experienced, but also brings a strategic approach to litigation. He is also extremely pragmatic.’
‘Reed Smith’s restructuring practice has been one of my go to firms as an internal bank restructuring and litigation lawyer. The firm’s footprint, cost structure and broad expertise makes them a great firm to partner with over the long term and in a number of different areas.’
Squire Patton Boggs
Noted for their ‘extremely strong knowledge of the restructuring process and related law,’ Squire Patton Boggs handle all facets of the restructuring and insolvency process, with capabilities in handling cross-border matters. Cincinnati and New York-situated global chair Stephen Lerner is skilled in handling Chapter 11 reorganizations for a range of clients in the coal, energy, financial services and healthcare industries, while San Francisco-based Karol Denniston has experience representing both creditors and debtors in litigated bankruptcy cases and out-of-court transactions. Norman Kinel, in New York, is noted for his cross-border capabilities in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Stephen Lerner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Karol Denniston; Norman Kinel; Peter Morrison; Michelle Saney
Referenzen
‘Extremely strong knowledge of the restructuring process and related law. Good balanced team from an experience perspective and good leverage of resources. The team as always available and had good coverage when individual members were unavailable. Excellent service overall.’
‘As I mentioned above around the team, good balance from an experience perspective. Very noteworthy was the lead restructuring partner, Stephen Lerner. Stephen is extremely experienced and knowledgeable regarding restructuring law and processes, but was also very grounded and transparent in his communication approach, particularly with business people who do not deal in this sort of environment on a regular basis. Very solid and practical guidance approach.’
‘Peter Morrison provides excellent service around the clock. He not only provides useful advice, but he is an exceptional relationship attorney providing good connections to others within the firm, when needed.’
Kernmandanten
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Phoenix Services Topco LLC
Colorado Bankers Life Insurance
Blackjewel Liquidation Trust
Collins Street
Mizuho Leasing Co.
NetJets
ITOCHU Corporation
New England Life Plan Communities
Panasonic Avionics (Aero Mexico)
World Class Holdings
Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Phoenix Services Topco, LLC in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court.
- Advised the Blackjewel Liquidation Trust as the largest unsecured creditor and chair of the Creditors Committee in the INMET Mining Chapter 11 case in the E.D. KY. Bankruptcy Court.
- Advised New England Life Plan Communities in connection with its efforts to acquire the assets of Amsterdam House Continuing Care Retirement Community (The Harborside) in its Chapter 11 case.
WilmerHale
WilmerHale‘s primarily New York-based bankruptcy and restructuring practice is skilled at handling bankruptcy litigation including contested plan confirmation proceedings, claims disputes, fraudulent transfer and fiduciary duty, while also having acted for insurers and situated parties in bankruptcies arising out of mass tort liability. Philip Anker co-chairs the practice alongside Andrew Goldman, both of whom are experienced litigators and have represented a range of clients from both the debtor and creditor side. George Shuster in Boston focuses on transactional and litigation-driven bankruptcy, as well as handling clients for both the biotechnology and life sciences industries. Benjamin Loveland is a key name from the firm.
Praxisleiter:
Philip Anker; Andrew Goldman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Benjamin Loveland; George Shuster
Referenzen
‘Experience, relationships and a commercial-driven approach are what differentiates WilmerHale’s practice in bankruptcy restructuring from their peers. The team is highly effective at achieving positive client outcomes, and consistently achieves those outcomes with fewer lawyers than peers require.’
‘Andrew Goldman — excellent network of bankruptcy contacts, good acumen for business drivers and how a client’s debt recovery will be impacted by different legal issues, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.’
‘WilmerHale has a strong bankruptcy and restructuring practice with extensive resources. They can handle all types of matters.’
Kernmandanten
Comcast
Diamond Sports Group
Fidelity
Hartford Financial Services
KPMG
Medtronic
Northrop Grumman
Pear Therapeutics
Resurgent Capital Services
Walt Disney
Highlight-Mandate
- Served as debtor’s counsel in the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group.
- Acting for Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic, the world’s second largest medical device maker, in a high-profile mass tort bankruptcy case linked to the US opioid epidemic and related litigation in which Covidien has been sued in bankruptcy court allegedly for billions of dollars.
- Advising Walt Disney on its position as one of the largest creditors of, and film suppliers to, the Cineworld and Regal Cinemas debtors.
ArentFox Schiff
ArentFox Schiff focuses on litigation coming from bankruptcy proceedings as well as advising a wide range of clients including creditors’ committees, indenture trustees and bondholders. New York-based Andrew Silfen chairs the restructuring practice and has been involved in pharmaceutical restructurings, while Aram Ordubegian, based in Los Angeles, leads the firm’s West Coast group and represents California-based middle market businesses. Christopher Wong, also in Los Angeles, is a name to watch owing to his expertise in business and financial restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Andrew Silfen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aram Ordubegian; Christopher Wong; Mark Fisher; George Angelich; Beth Brownstein; Jeffrey Gleit
Referenzen
‘ArentFox Schiff LLP has been a key partner in addressing corporate, restructuring and insurance coverage issues across the United States and Canada. The sheer breadth of the firm’s expertise and the ability to address particular and complex issues are without compare.’
‘Mark Fisher’s restructuring expertise has been and continues to be very valuable to us.’
Kernmandanten
BOKF, N.A. (Intelsat SA)
BOKF, N.A. (Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.)
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in In re PGX Holdings, Inc., et al.
Computershare Trust Company, N.A Endo
BOKF, N.A. (Mallinckrodt PLC)
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (Digicel)
Scott Vogel as independent director of Voyager Digital Holdings, Inc.
Desigual USA; and ABASIC S.L.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. “SpaceX”
Greensill U.S. Liquidation Trust (previous client: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Greensill Capital, Inc.)
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Philmar Care, LLC
Coldwater Development LLC and Lydda Lud, LLC
Cryptocurrency investor
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of New York Classic Motors LLC
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (Venator Materials PLC
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (Cyxtera Technologies, Inc.)
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented BOKF in its capacity as indenture trustee for the 4.50% convertible senior notes with an outstanding principal amount of $402.5 million.
- Appointed as counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the bankruptcy cases of PGX Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates, a technology and services company in the credit report repair space.
- Represented Computershare Trust Company, N.A. in its capacity as indenture trustee for the prepetition first lien notes in the bankruptcy cases of Endo International plc and its affiliates, a pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing company.
Baker McKenzie
Led by Debra Dandeneau and Mark Bloom, Baker McKenzie LLP advises clients including distressed companies, debtors and creditors in domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, The firm provides bankruptcy services including Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 assistance with the team spread across New York and Miami. Paul Keenan represents debtors and creditors in out-of-court restructurings, while Blaire Cahn advises companies on the development and implementation of corporate restructuring strategies.
Praxisleiter:
Debra Dandeneau; Mark Bloom
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Paul Keenan; Blaire Cahn; John Dodd; Jodi Avila
Referenzen
‘Mark Bloom, Paul Keenan and John Dodd work collaboratively as a team, not duplicated work and being very efficient.’
‘Mark Bloom and John Dodd have unparalleled expertise in cross border insolvency.’
‘Mark Bloom is exceptionally knowledgeable in cross-border insolvency and passionately protective of his clients’ interests. John Dodd is exceptionally bright and hardworking, and his unassuming manner makes him a pleasure to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Joint Official Liquidators (the “JOLs”) of TCA Global Credit Fund, Ltd. (the “Ltd. Fund”)
Foreign Debtor
1GC Collections Creditors’ Liquidating Trust (the “Trust”)
Ad Hoc and Official Committees of Clovis Oncology, Inc.
Founding Partners LP
Foreign Representatives Joint Official Liquidators (the “Foreign Representatives ” or “JOLs”) of Premier Assurance Group SPC Ltd (the “Debtor”)
Export-Import Bank of India
Skyview Group and certain former senior employees of Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Mt. Gox Investment Fund
Takata Corporation, and certain of its non-U.S. affiliates and subsidiaries
Starbucks International
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Joint Official Liquidators of a Cayman Islands feeder fund established to raise indirect foreign investment in a US master fund from non-US and tax-exempt US investors.
- Represented an individual in obtaining dismissal of a fraudulent Chapter 15 case commenced in the Central District of California by a foreign representative appointed in connection with his Russian bankruptcy case.
- Ongoing representation of the successor to a Cayman Islands feeder fund in an SEC receivership action that is currently pending in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in the successful multi-party negotiation of a USD 75 million cross-border distribution, and further distributions, from the SEC Receiver to the feeder fund and then to its investors under the laws of the Cayman Islands.
Bracewell LLP
Bracewell LLP represents domestic and global clients in restructurings across multiple industries, with the team focused on advising private investment funds, distressed debt investors, hedge funds and private equity funds. Team members, including Houston based William Wood III, handle bankruptcy litigation matters, with litigators serving as advocates in indenture disputes and in bankruptcy courts. Jason Cohen, also in Houston, focuses on debtor representation and creditors’ rights, whereas Mark Dendinger, based in New York, has broad restructuring expertise across the energy, shipping and retail industries.
Praxisleiter:
William Wood III
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jason Cohen; Mark Dendinger
Referenzen
‘Great Team of professionals.’
‘Jason Cohen is focused, personal, understanding and an expert.’
‘I have worked with Bracewell as local counsel on several chapter 11 matters in Texas and have found them to be very practical, thoughtful and responsive.’
Kernmandanten
The Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and Certain of its Clubs
Ad Hoc Noteholder Group of Avaya, Inc.
Oaktree Fund Administration, LLC as Administrative Agent Under the Prepetition Term Loan Credit Agreement
Barclays Bank
Bayshore Capital
Venoco Liquidating Trust
Rockland Capital, LLC
Tenaska Marketing Ventures
Ryan, LLC
Macquarie Bank
Denka Performance Elastomers
Alamo Lanark, LLC
PNC Bank, N.A.
Timber Culebra LLC
Mid-South Electric Cooperative Association
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and certain of its clubs (MLB) in the ongoing Chapter 11 cases of Diamond Sports Group, LLC and 29 affiliated debtors.
- Represented PNC Bank, N.A. in its capacities as DIP revolving agent and pre-petition revolving agent in the Chapter 11 cases of QualTek Services Inc. in the Southern District of Texas.
- Represented the Oaktree Fund Administration, LLC as administrative agent under the prepetition term loan credit agreement in the Chapter 11 cases of Athenex, Inc. and five of its subsidiaries.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP handles a range of services within restructuring and bankruptcy, including financing structures, creditor representations and cross-border negotiations both in-court and out-of-court. The firm aids financial institutions on bankruptcy issues related to structured finance products and structuring transactions for bankruptcy risk. Gregory Petrick chair’s the practice and has represented debtors as well as secured lenders and official unsecured creditors’ committees. Ingrid Bagby has represented a range of parties in cross-border restructurings, while Michael Rupe is a key name from the firm. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Gregory Petrick
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ingrid Bagby; Michael Rupe; Ivan Loncar; Jed Miller
Referenzen
‘Best in class.’
‘Ivan Loncar, Jed Miller and team are best in class within a best in class firm.’
Kernmandanten
Argonaut Insurance Company
Assured Guaranty Corp.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Hemen Holding, Ltd.
J. Aron & Company LLC (Goldman Sachs)
MBIA, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Assured Guaranty Corp. and Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. in connection with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s restructuring of approximately $73 billion of outstanding bond debt.
- Advising MBIA Insurance Corp. and MBIA Inc. in multiple capacities relating to two of three collateral loan obligation investment funds referred to collectively as the “Zohar Funds,” or, individually, as Zohar I and Zohar II.
- Advised MBIA and a joint venture acquisition vehicle majority owned by MBIA and Bardin Hill Investment Partners in the acquisition of aircraft manufacturer MD Helicopters, Inc. through a Bankruptcy Code Section 363 asset sale.
Dentons
Led by Los Angeles-based Tania Moyron, Dentons‘ restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy practice is experienced in handling restructuring matters for industry sectors including healthcare, real estate and financial services, alongside financial services. Chicago-based Robert Richards‘ practice includes Chapter 11 representations, distressed asset acquisitions and distressed loan purchases. In Louisville, James Irving has cross-border expertise in bankruptcy cases, while in Los Angeles, Rebecca Wicks and Sarah Schrag are names to watch, with Thomas Labuda joining the practice from Sidley Austin LLP in 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Tania Moyron
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robert Richards; Samuel Maizel; James Irving; Rebecca Wicks; Sarah Schrag; Thomas Labuda; Sam Alberts
Referenzen
‘They work seamlessly across geographies and given work cost effectively based on ongoing circumstances.’
‘The main partner involved is Sam Alberts who is leading the bankruptcy efforts. Is able to get up to speed quickly, think outside of the box and find a number of potential solutions.’
‘The Denton’s team had the litigation expertise to fend off an attempt by the government to get relief from the bankruptcy stay while representing the Debtor. They were successful arguing the denial of their objection to automatic stay and were pivotal in allowing the debtor to be sold instead of closing its doors and liquidating immediately.’
Kernmandanten
First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation and its affiliates
Borrego Community Health Foundation
Curitec, LLC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC
Server Farm Realty
Astria Health
Verity Health System
AXA XL Insurance
Ohana Real Estate Investors LLC
The Mohegan Tribe
Highlight-Mandate
- Representation in the Chapter 11 cases filed by home mortgage originator First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation (“FGMC”) and an affiliated entity in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
- Obtained orders from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California approving a major sale and a comprehensive settlement with the California Medi-Cal program on behalf of Borrego Community Health Foundation.
- Represented Travelers Indemnity Company and its affiliates in numerous pending bankruptcy cases of Catholic dioceses and archdioceses across the country.
DLA Piper LLP (US)
DLA Piper LLP (US) offer services within bankruptcy litigation as well as restructuring advice, with lawyers offering clients including debtors and official and unofficial committees with assistance in matters revolving around Chapter 11 filings and international restructurings. The team is led from New York, Los Angeles and Wilmington, with Rachel Albanese in New York a key name. In Los Angeles, Robert Klyman recently joined from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and has a practice focused on matters involving financial distress, whereas Craig Martin in Wilmington has worked on numerous cross-border matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rachel Ehrlich Albanese; Robert Klyman; Craig Martin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jamila Willis
Referenzen
‘Commercial. Very focused on achieving clients desired outcome. Efficient with hours spent. Rarely have I seen a firm so flexible in time and resources they spend on a matter and really maximizing the value of the cost of counsel for the client. Provides a calming voice.’
‘What makes the firm different is that they are a very big law firm with many people and skills upon which to draw and the partners Craig Martin, Jamila Willis and Rachel Albanese have the skills mentioned above. ’
‘Very responsive, extremely knowledgeable and commercial.’
Kernmandanten
AeroFarms, LLC
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
Huntsman Corporation
Market Performance Group
Pulsar Trading
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark); Cityjet DAC; Lufthansa Technik AG
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Instant Brands
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Plastiq, Inc.
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Times Square JV LLC
TRM Equity
NextPoint Financial, Inc.
United States Chamber of Commerce and the American Tort Reform Association
Zovio
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC (a subsidiary of Phoenixus AG)
Ad hoc local councils in Boy Scouts of America
Authentic Brands Group
Evercore Group LLC
EYP Holdings
Fast Radius
Chapter 7 trustee for Zetta Jet Pte and Zetta Jet USA, Inc.
Meritz Alternative Investment Management
Mirae Asset Securities & Investments (USA), LLC
Joint administrators of NMC Health
Rusoro Mining Limited
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Tilden Marcellus, LLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising NextPoint Financial in the sale of its keystone brands, Liberty Tax and Community Tax, in connection with its cross-border restructuring cases in Canada (Companies Creditor Arrangement Act) and Delaware (Chapter 15).
- Representing The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Instant Brands in Chapter 11 cases pending in the Southern District of Texas. Instant Brands is a firm that designs and manufactures consumer lifestyle brands, including Instant Pot and Pyrex.
- Advising several key creditors (Cityjet DAC and Lufthansa Technik AG) in connection with SAS’ Airline’s filing for Chapter 11.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represents a variety of clients both in-and-out-of-court for services in restructuring and reorganizations, including representing plaintiffs and defendants in bankruptcy-related litigation. The firm deals with a range of industries including the retail, health care, entertainment and technology, as well as indenture trustees. Richmond-based Tyler Brown co-head’s the practice with Timothy (Tad) Davidson II in Houston, both of whom are skilled in Chapter 11 reorganizations, with expertise handling both creditors and debtors. Robin Russell , who is also situated in Houston, covers bankruptcy litigation as well as financial transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Tyler Brown; Timothy (Tad) Davidson II
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robin Russell
Referenzen
‘The Hunton team is exceptional. They have advanced knowledge of my industry and they are a full service firm with expertise in a variety of legal specialities.’
‘The attorneys I work with are true business partners and give practical advice that can easily be operationalized.’
Kernmandanten
Apache Corporation
Group of First Lien Lenders of Diamond Sports Group
Monitronics International Inc.
Citibank, N.A.
PPL Corp.
Sphere 3D Corp.
Ares Capital Management
Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc
McLane Company
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
J. Crew Group, Inc.
Performance Food Group Company
Vulcan Engineering Co.
WHP Global/TRU Kids Inc.
Ocean Ridge Capital Advisors, LLC as Plan Administrator for Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC and its related Wind-Down Debtors
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Apache Corporation and certain of its affiliates in the Fieldwood Energy bankruptcies.
- Representing creditors Limetree Bay Terminals, LLC, now doing business as Ocean Point Terminals and certain affiliates in the bankruptcy proceedings of its affiliate Limetree Bay Refining, LLC.
- Served as co-counsel to the J. Crew entities in their Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP ‘s insolvency and restructuring practice represents a range of clients including financially distressed entities, creditors and stakeholders. Andrew Troop leads the team and has advised a global clientele across business reorganizations and debtors’ and creditors’ rights. Team members, including Patrick Fitzmaurice and Hugh McDonald focus on all aspects of bankruptcy and litigation related work, while John Pintarelli is noted for being ‘very responsive and on top of US bankruptcy law issues.’ Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Praxisleiter:
Andrew Troop
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Patrick Fitzmaurice; John Pintarelli; Hugh McDonald; Patrick Potter; Josh Morse
Referenzen
‘A group of very good lawyers who work exceptionally hard for their clients and who are building a strong track record of success.’
‘John Pintarelli is a former banker and brings significant banking expertise to the table, this is incredibly useful in litigating financial crime cases or in assisting with asset tracing and identification. John is someone i have worked with for 15 years and continues to be one of the first people I turn to. He is also vastly experienced in offshore bankruptcy and litigation.’
‘Pillsbury excels at the intersection of bankruptcy/insolvency and real estate/transactional. Partners across disciplines work well together and make complimentary contributions.’
Kernmandanten
Rockley Photonics Holdings Limited
Nikola Corporation
Comair Limited’s Business Rescue Practitioners
Air Lease Corporation
Willis Lease Financing Corporation
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
Ranger Leasing IV Limited
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Credit Industriel et Commercial
Tamweel Aviation Funding L.P.
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
Franklin Advisors, Inc.
SC SJ Holdings LLC
Chevron USA
Hyundai Steel Company
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
Fluor Corporation
A Regional REIT Operating in the Washington DC Metro Area
Puerto Rico Pension Reserve Board
Laserscopic Spinal Centers of America, Inc., Laserscopic Spine Centers of America, Inc., and Laserscopic Medical Clinic, LLC (joint representation)
Huzhou Chuangtai Rongyuan Investment Management Partnership
Chapter 7 Trustee of EFO Holdings, L.P.
Top Jet Enterprises, Ltd., Jet Midwest International, Zhongzhi Enterprise Group
Twinwood (U.S.), Inc. and Twinwood Cattle Company, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented debtor Rockley Photonics Holdings Limited, a global leader in photonics-based health monitoring and communications solutions, in its chapter 11 case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Represented as U.S. counsel, the business recovery professionals of Comair Limited, a South African airline, in its chapter 15 case and South African business rescue proceedings.
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP provides a multidisciplinary approach in providing services in complex out-of-court financial restructurings, Chapter 11 reorganizations and insolvency proceedings. Adam Harris co-chair’s the team and is experienced in corporate restructurings as well as creditors’ rights litigation, whereas Douglas Mintz, in Washington DC advises secured and unsecured lenders. David Karp and Kristine Manoukian are also key names. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.
Praxisleiter:
Adam Harris; Douglas Mintz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Karp; Kristine Manoukian
Referenzen
‘The practice is aggressive in defending creditor rights but also knows when to give / where to give in order to keep legal fees down and move the process forward.’
‘I find the partners to be very commercial. I believe this is a differentiating factor for Schulte.’
Kernmandanten
Kidde-Fenwal, Inc (KFI)
Foundry Digital LLC
Cerberus Business Finance, LLC
Trimark Tranche B Term Loan Holders
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO)
Blue Torch Finance, LLC
Invictus Global Management LLC
Cantor-Katz Collateral Monitor LLC
Multiple creditors with claims against FTX Trading Ltd.
MatlinPatterson Global Advisers
Brook Taube and Seth Taube
Paradox Fund SPC/FRNT Financial Inc
Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP
Wave Digital Assets LLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Kidde Fenwal, Inc in connection with its bankruptcy case and internal investigation of claims related to fire suppression chemicals regarding the viability of potential third party claims against Carrier, RTX Corporation.
- Advised Foundry Digital in a number of major crypto-related acquisitions and bids for crypto mining sites and related assets in several recent crypto bankruptcy cases.
- Advised Cerberus Business Finance in connection with more than $200 million in loans made to celebrity cosmetics company Forma Brands and its affiliates.
Seward & Kissel LLP
Seward & Kissel LLP ‘s New York-based corporate restructuring and bankruptcy group has capabilities in both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, as well as insolvency-related litigations, of which the firm specializes in for a range of clients from debtors to unsecured creditors’ committees. John R Ashmead heads the team and is experienced in representing trustees and creditor committees in chapter 11 proceedings and liquidations, while Robert J Gayda handles restructuring matters for a range of clients both in-court and out-of-court. Catherine LoTempio is focused on providing bankruptcy advice to lenders, bondholders, creditor committees and corporate trustees and agents.
Praxisleiter:
John R. Ashmead
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robert J Gayda; Catherine LoTempio
Referenzen
‘Technically excellent legal advice; very hands on and personable service. ’
‘Highly communicative. Excellent working within transactions. Very reasonable and pragmatic.’
‘The S+K team are well-versed in the law but stand out for their pragmatism, commercial sensibility, “ease of use”, and efficiency. They punch well above their weight as a small but extraordinarily firm and practice. They are particularly good at bringing the necessary resources to bear in an efficient and cost-effective manner.’
Kernmandanten
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Cash Cloud, Inc. (DBA Coin Cloud) Bankruptcy
Times Square JV LLC
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Genesis Global Holdco Bankruptcy
Drivetrain Agency Services, LLC
Quanergy Systems, Inc.
DNB Bank ASA
U.S. Bank
New Agathonissos Finance LLC
UMB Bank N.A.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
Wilmington Trust, National Association
Michael Wyse, as Receiver for RAM Telecom International, Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Debtors in the Times Square JV LLC chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
- Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Cash Cloud, Inc. (DBA Coin Cloud).
- Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors as special litigation counsel in the chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Genesis Global Holdco.