USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
Ranked Individuals
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Arnold & Porter boasts a strong bankruptcy and restructuring group with a focus on creditors' rights. It offers a broad range of expertise including syndicated loan restructurings, distressed M&A and debtor representation. The Chicago team is active across a range of sectors, including media and real estate.
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Arnold & Porter advised Arbour Lane Capital Management in the
successful USD350 million out-of-court restructuring of Aqua-Leisure Recreation.
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They have strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, responsiveness and efficiency.
They are very experienced and creative problem-solvers; they understand the nuances of sophisticated financing structures.
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Michael Messersmith chairs the bankruptcy and restructuring group at Arnold & Porter. He advises lenders on bankruptcy-related litigation, as well as acting for creditors in restructuring plans. His clients include high-profile multinational corporations.
Mike is extremely smart and very attentive; he is easy and enjoyable to work with.
He is an excellent, very knowledgeable lawyer.
Tyler brings a tried and tested approach, and he's very experienced in this space.
Sarah Gryll is a corporate restructuring and bankruptcy attorney with a growing presence in the Illinois market. She has considerable skills advising financial services clients including banks, bondholders and indentured trustees, amongst others.
Sarah understands the details and is always very happy to discuss and explain topics when we are unclear on the issues or next steps. She is always available and extremely responsive.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA 2026
Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: District of Columbia
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