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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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To learn more about Akin Gump’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring capabilities, please visit the Financial Restructuring page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

What the Team is Known For
Akin is an impressive performer in key jurisdictions across the USA and around the globe, with distinguished attorneys handling the full array of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The team has extensive strength in acting for creditors, as well as increasing debtor-side capabilities, and is well reputed for its representation of key parties in energy sector insolvencies. The group is further experienced in negotiations related to the pharmaceutical and technology industries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Akin represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of Diamond Sports Group.

Strengths

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  • They have one of the premier creditor restructuring practices in the world.

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  • Akin's ability to analyze and then evaluate a complex market, changes in the law and how they impact the work is timely and thorough.

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  • They are particularly good with the negotiation side of things, positioning lenders for maximum success.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ira S Dizengoff
    Ira S Dizengoff

    Ira S Dizengoff

    Ira Dizengoff regularly acts for a wide range of clients, including noteholders, investors and creditors' committees, on the full range of bankruptcy matters. He offers experience across industries including oil and gas, energy and telecommunications.

    • Ira is a real dealmaker. He is always trying to find ways to get it done.

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    • He's very strategic in his thinking and very deal-oriented.

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    • The best of the best. Ira has a level of commerciality that is unmatched in the industry.

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  • Michael S Stamer
    Michael S Stamer

    Michael S Stamer

    Michael Stamer acts for a variety of clients, including noteholders, bondholders, creditors' committees and acquirers. He has notable experience advising on bankruptcy proceedings in the energy sector.

    • He's great at weaving groups together.

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    • He's very commercial and knows when to take a hard line but also how to find win-win solutions.

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