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A&O Shearman

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : New York


A&O Shearman

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman ably represents clients in a range of domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 filings and out-of-court workouts. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive national and international network of offices.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman represented Nevada Copper in Chapter 11 cases involving approximately $500 million of debt.

Strengths

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  • The team is always engaged and proactive.

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  • Their responsiveness is one of the main reasons we chose to work with them and recommend them to others.

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  • A&O Shearman provide true blue-chip responsiveness and full service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Fredric Sosnick
    Band 5Fredric Sosnick

    Fredric Sosnick

    Fredric Sosnick is well regarded by clients for his work representing creditors, debtors and lenders in a range of bankruptcy cases.
    • Fred is an outstanding and deeply experienced lawyer with sound judgment.

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    • He is creative and can think outside the box.

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    • Fred is a veteran expert with so much experience to draw from.

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    • He is very responsive and good on strategy, as well as the law.

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