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Arnold & Porter

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded

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Arnold & Porter

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter houses a well-regarded practice with notable experience in creditor-side representation. The practice often handles high-profile restructurings across a range of different industries, including the energy and manufacturing sectors.

Notable practitioners

Chicago-based Michael Messersmith is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter represented Novartis Innovative Therapies AG, as the successful Section 363 stalking horse purchaser of certain assets pursuant to a purchase agreement with Clovis Oncology.

Strengths

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  • Arnold & Porter provided exemplary, client-centered advocacy with high attention to detail and expert negotiating and communication skills.

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  • It is a very effective team that is able to cut through complex processes and situations.

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  • It stands out for its great bench depth, knowledge of the law and responsiveness.

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