Department profile
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York


What the Team is Known For

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP boasts an impressive team with deep experience of the full range of bankruptcy matters. The firm advises on in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings. The team acts for a variety of clients, with notable expertise in representing large financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore represented Silvergate Bank and its parent, Silvergate Capital Corporation, in its voluntary self-liquidation and related regulatory and investigative matters.

Strengths

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  • Their cross-cutting expertise enables them to meet a wide range of legal challenges and objectives in a complex bankruptcy situation that includes many stakeholders with many conflicting priorities.

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  • Cravath is always conscious what is best for the business under the circumstances.

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  • They have a broad bench across practice areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Paul H Zumbro
    Band 4Paul H Zumbro

    Paul H Zumbro

    Paul Zumbro is an experienced bankruptcy practitioner who is routinely called upon to advise on Chapter 11 filings. He also heads the firm's financial restructuring and reorganization group.
  • Band 6Evan Hill
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    Evan Hill

    Evan Hill garners praise for the quality of his growing restructure practice. His broad practice includes expertise in Chapter 11 reorganizations, distressed M&A and out-of-court workouts.
    • Evan is a wonderful lawyer. He is diligent, client-centric and commercially aware.

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    • He is very bright, knowledgeable and calm under pressure.

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    • He demonstrates a keen business sense and ability to work through difficult issues with multiple parties.

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