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Jones Day

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day offers a well-regarded practice prominent in the full range of major bankruptcy and restructuring matters in the USA and further afield. Areas of specialty include handling corporate and municipal bankruptcies on behalf of both creditor and debtor-side clients, as well as distressed M&A. The firm offers significant sector expertise in matters pertaining to the energy and retail sectors, and is also active in the technology and financial services sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day obtained a judgment in favor of the ad hoc group in an appeal

    following Sanchez Energy Company's bankruptcy case.

Strengths

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  • Their guidance is practical, economic and very proactive.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentUSA

  • Jones Day partners are very commercial on business issues and jump right into the dialogue and strategy sessions. They are practical and problem-solvers.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentUSA

  • They are very commercial and understand the main issues at hand.

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  • They are very good at thinking outside the box and coming up with novel approaches to complex issues.

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  • We get an extremely personalized service. You can count on them for clear and timely responses.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Corinne Ball
    Corinne Ball

    Corinne Ball

    Corinne Ball has a stellar reputation and a wealth of experience across the full range of bankruptcy matters. Over her long and storied career, she has handled some of the most complex corporate restructurings as well as advising on distressed M&A.

    • She has a very strong legal mind and is great from a strategy standpoint.

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    • Corinne is one of the most outstanding individuals I have ever had the privilege to work with. She has extraordinary competence, patience and dedication.

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  • Heather Lennox
    Heather Lennox

    Heather Lennox

    Heather Lennox regularly acts for boards of directors on restructuring matters and offers notable experience in transactions with international considerations. She splits her time between the firm's Cleveland and New York offices.

    • Heather is super reliable and never backs down from a fight. She is wise and thoughtful.

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