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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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For more information about Cleary Gottlieb's Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice, please visit https://www.clearygottlieb.com/practice-landing/bankruptcy-and-restructuring

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What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is widely recognized for its expert work on behalf of significant creditors, debtors and government agencies. The team is regularly called upon for its formidable strength in bankruptcy litigation and sovereign debt restructurings, particularly those involving Latin American parties.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented an ad hoc group of holders of 2026 senior secured notes issued by GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. in connection with GOL's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Strengths

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  • They are commercially minded and efficient with complex situations.

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  • The team was able to defend all stakeholders' interests in resolving this issue in a timely manner.

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  • Cleary is flexible, proactive and at the bleeding edge. They advise on insolvency risk in the most esoteric situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleLisa M Schweitzer
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    Lisa Schweitzer is a well-regarded practitioner who is noted for her impressive experience in complex cross-border issues, including Chapter 15 cases. She acts for clients from a variety of sectors, including retail and aviation.

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