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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has a versatile group that is well equipped to tackle Chapter 11 restructurings for its global clientele. The firm acts for the full spectrum of stakeholders including creditors, debtors and boards of directors, with significant expertise in representing private equity clients and their portfolio companies in a variety of distressed situations. The team has notable experience with energy-related bankruptcies.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented CCA Construction in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Strengths

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They provide an extraordinary service to their client.

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They have sophistication and knowledge in the space that no one else really has.

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The team possesses a wide-ranging and in-depth knowledge relating to bankruptcy matters, as well as capacity to manage unexpected situations with sound judgment.

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They give us clear and practical advice.

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The team is extremely responsive and immediately answer. They are incredibly smart people who are passionate about what they do.

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Notable Practitioners

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Erica Weisgerber
2
Erica Weisgerber
2
Band 2

Erica Weisgerber is a talent in bankruptcy and restructuring. She acts for creditors, debtors and banks, among others, with a particular focus on litigation matters.

She is super responsive and proactive.

She has lots of experience and is very thorough.

Erica understands the process very well. She is very knowledgeable in the space.

She is everything you'd want in a litigator; thoughtful, responsive and so well-rounded.

She is a thoughtful litigator and so well spoken in court, it is very impressive.

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Daniel Shamah
3
Daniel Shamah
3
Band 3

Daniel Shamah is an excellent choice of counsel for advice in sophisticated restructuring matters. He is active in Chapter 11 cases, liability management transactions and insolvency litigation.

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Natasha Labovitz
3
Natasha Labovitz
3
Band 3

Natasha Labovitz has a broad practice, covering areas including litigation and Chapter 11 and bankruptcy-related transactions.

Natasha provides an excellent service. She understands the scale and importance of the business.

She is very commercial, practical and deal-oriented.

She is a very responsive, smart lawyer and has a good sense of how to navigate complex bankruptcy situations.

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Rachel Albanese
3
Rachel Albanese
3
Band 3
Rachel Albanese is well regarded in the market for her skilled handling of complex bankruptcy matters, including those with international elements. She has particular expertise acting for companies in the healthcare sector.

Rachel is very effective in sensitive matters and very good at building consensus.

She is a brilliant lawyer, leader and an outstanding communicator.

Rachel is very experienced with an excellent demeanour in dealing with tough clients and situations.

She is great at strategizing with the clients and focusing on the right risk.

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Sidney P Levinson
4
Sidney P Levinson
4
Band 4
Sidney Levinson is noted for his skilled handling of bankruptcy proceedings. He regularly represents lenders, bondholders and noteholders in restructurings, with particular expertise in the energy and retail sectors.

He's an excellent attorney who's not afraid to tackle tough issues. He gives honest advice and doesn't sugar-coat things for his clients.

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Nick Kaluk
U
Nick Kaluk
U
Up and Coming

Nick Kaluk maintains a growing practice that offers expertise in a range of matters, including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

Nick is an excellent attorney and super hard-worker. He is always available and always prepared.

He is very responsive, practical and commercial.

He is terrific in the restructuring space and really well-rounded.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Bankruptcy Litigation
Erica Weisgerber
2
Erica Weisgerber
2
Band 2
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Daniel Shamah
3
Daniel Shamah
3
Band 3
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Natasha Labovitz
3
Natasha Labovitz
3
Band 3
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Rachel Albanese
3
Rachel Albanese
3
Band 3
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Sidney P Levinson
4
Sidney P Levinson
4
Band 4
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Nick Kaluk
U
Nick Kaluk
U
Up and Coming
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