Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Provided by Akin
To learn more about Akin’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 official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of Diamond Sports Group and affiliates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They work very well together in seamless coordination."
"They are subject matter experts. They're really practical and know what levers to pull to get the best result."
"They work very well together in seamless coordination."
"They are subject matter experts. They're really practical and know what levers to pull to get the best result."
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 extremely smart, business-minded and practical."
"Working alongside Ira, you immediately become impressed with how sophisticated his legal mind is."
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.
"Michael is exceptionally commercial."
"He is really good at getting to a deal and driving consensus."