Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP provides high-quality counsel to a wide range of stakeholders in Chapter 11 cases, possessing standout expertise in sovereign debt restructuring transactions. The firm is frequently retained to advise on cases with Latin American and wider cross-border components. The team also specializes in high-value domestic corporate restructurings, with experience handling both distressed transactions and complex insolvency-related litigation. The lawyers counsel clients in the energy and transportation sectors, among others.

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Work Highlights

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP advised Genesis Global, and certain of its affiliates, in connection with their Chapter 11 plan.

Strengths

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The firm has a deep bench of talented partners who possess values that enable them to deliver results and solutions in a no-nonsense way.

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Cleary lawyers are professional, direct in their communication and clear in their expectations and advice.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
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The firm has a deep bench of talented partners who possess values that enable them to deliver results and solutions in a no-nonsense way.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

Cleary lawyers are professional, direct in their communication and clear in their expectations and advice.

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USA

Notable Practitioners

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Lisa M Schweitzer

Band 3

Lisa Schweitzer routinely acts for both creditors and debtors in domestic and international restructurings. She also advises on distressed M&A transactions and bankruptcy-related litigation.

She's very knowledgeable and practical and gives good advice.

She is very bright and highly regarded.

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Richard J Cooper

Band 3

Richard Cooper maintains an active cross-border restructuring practice that is strong across a great many industries. He is particularly experienced in matters involving Latin America.

Rich is a fantastic adviser – always on the ball and ahead of the curve.

Rich is an exceptionally commercial lawyer who can quickly cut to the chase in any situation.

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Sean O'Neal

Band 3

Sean O'Neal handles bankruptcy matters both in and out of court, with recent experience acting for clients from the pharmaceuticals, hospitality and finance sectors.

He has strategic insights into very complex cross-border matters.

Sean is an outstanding leader and lawyer.

Sean is very bright and logical. He provides clear, concise advice.

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David Botter

Band 4

David Botter is a respected restructuring practitioner with significant experience advising clients on complex, cross-border matters. He is frequently called upon by creditors and bondholder committees to handle Chapter 11 proceedings.

David inspires confidence.

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