Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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Provided by Akin
To learn more about Akin Gump’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring capabilities, please visit the Financial Restructuring page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Akin represented the ad hoc group of creditors in the Chapter 11 restructuring of Intelsat.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They boil down hard issues and are adept at litigation and negotiation."
"They boil down hard issues and are adept at litigation and negotiation."
Notable Practitioners
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 strong advocate for his clients. He's always able to put together the best deal team to service his clients' needs."
"He's extremely commercial; he's a master lawyer."
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 always looking to get a deal done."
"Michael is a strong client advocate. He's very balanced and transaction-oriented."