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Jones Day

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Jones Day is recognized as a global powerhouse with formidable capabilities in reorganizations, workouts and creditor claims. It is experienced in handling both debtor- and creditor-side mandates, advising across areas such as distressed M&A, mass tort-related restructurings and CDO issues. The firm counts leading hedge funds and multinational companies among its regular client roster.
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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day represented LLT Management LLC, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson, in its Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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  • They are able to unpack very complex legal issues and provide us with practical insight.

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  • The team is thoughtful, quick to get to the heart of the issue and strong in their ability to bring various parties together.

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  • They are solution-oriented and strategic in their approach to difficult negotiations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruce S Bennett
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    Bruce S Bennett

    Bruce Bennett routinely acts for clients including shareholders, lenders, creditors and bondholders, and offers significant experience in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 proceedings.

    • Bruce is a fantastic strategist.

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  • Corinne Ball
    Corinne Ball

    Corinne Ball

    Corinne Ball is highly regarded in the market for her wealth of expertise in complex restructurings. She has notable experience acting for clients on bankruptcy matters arising from significant litigation.
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  • Heather Lennox
    Heather Lennox

    Heather Lennox

    Heather Lennox regularly acts for both debtors and creditors on Chapter 11 cases, and her recent work includes matters in the energy and media industries. She also serves as the partner-in-charge of the Cleveland office.

    • She's very good at thinking through the benefits and risks associated with any transaction or strategy.

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