Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
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Provided by Dechert LLP
Dechert’s financial restructuring group has across-the-board experience representing creditors, investors and troubled companies in all types of in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters. The practice represents clients in highly sophisticated, precedent-setting matters and holds substantial market share of the largest and most complicated deals.
The group handles:
- Representation of ad hoc and official committees of creditors, lenders and noteholders.
- Representation of agents, indenture trustees, shareholders and other significant parties.
- Representation of distressed companies in restructurings and workouts, reorganizations, recapitalizations and other transactions.
- Representation of investors of distressed assets and debt.
- Distressed lending and debt trading.
- Distressed mergers and acquisitions.
- Debt financing for acquirers of distressed businesses.
- Bankruptcy planning and litigation.
A hallmark of the practice is its experience as counsel to creditors’ committees and other critical stakeholders. Our lawyers know how to synchronize creditors’ interests and build consensus to maximize recovery, in local and cross-border matters.
Chambers Review
Dechert LLP offers a diverse practice handling the full spectrum of representations, excelling for both creditor and debtor-side clients. Undertakes a large volume of cases with a cross-border element, and regularly features on highly litigious deals. Also known for its strength in advisory work concerning CMBS loan restructurings and large CMBS bankruptcies.
Work Highlights
- Dechert LLP advised the ad hoc group of secured and unsecured bondholders of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes in connection with its $1.6 billion combined liability management and new capital financing transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team was always available and responsive."
"The Dechert team has an outstanding ability to deal with complex cases in different jurisdictions."
"The team was always available and responsive."
"The Dechert team has an outstanding ability to deal with complex cases in different jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Allan Brilliant regularly handles cross-border bankruptcy matters and offers notable experience in both Chapter 11 and 15 cases.
"He is a truly terrific lawyer. He is tactical, thoughtful and incredibly commercial."
"Allan is an outstanding lawyer with deep knowledge and experience in international insolvency cases."
"He is particularly good at getting inside of our commercial objectives and internal sensitivities."
Stephen Zide offers significant experience representing noteholders and bondholders in a range of restructuring matters. He routinely advises on cases concerning the oil drilling and retail industries.
"Stephen is a phenomenal lawyer who provides an exceptional client service."
"He is plugged into the distressed community and is well respected."
"Stephen is an excellent practitioner who delivers for his clients. He has the vision to drive cases, which is complemented by strong technical and leadership skills."