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King & Spalding LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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King & Spalding LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Georgia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding has a market-leading bankruptcy group that represents a variety of financial institutions, such as banks, hedge funds and private equity firms, in workout and restructuring matters both in and out of court. The firm is noted for its strength across the retail, manufacturing, energy and healthcare sectors, and represents a good choice of counsel for high-stakes cross-border bankruptcy cases. It is also noted for its handling of distressed M&A and insolvency litigation. The group's expertise extends to multinational workouts, including those occurring in the Middle East and Europe.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding LLP represented OTB Holding LLC and its six debtor affiliates in their chapter 11 cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding provides practical, commercial legal advice with significant experience in the industry and deep knowledge of how the other players and institutions operate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Austin Jowers
    Austin Jowers

    Austin Jowers

    Austin Jowers is adept at handling an array of matters for both individual and group creditors. His practice also sees him frequently advise on distressed transactions.

    • Austin is preeminent in his field.His ability to look at a transaction in this area is unique in the US. I have never worked with another bankruptcy lawyer who can do what he does.

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  • Jeffrey R Dutson
    Jeffrey R Dutson

    Jeffrey R Dutson

    Jeffrey Dutson is recommended for his handling of both debtor- and creditor-side mandates. His experience includes advising on Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts.

    • Jeff is the consummate professional in all situations. He provides thoughtful, actionable guidance for all issues presented, even in uncertain circumstances.

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  • Sarah Primrose
    Sarah Primrose

    Sarah Primrose

    Sarah Primrose is recognised as an up-and-comer in the Georgia bankruptcy and restructuring space. Her practice spans insolvency litigation and creditor-side advisory work, as well as distressed M&A.

    • Sarah is a pleasure to work with, even in the most trying of circumstances. Her guidance always helps move the process forward.

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  • Thaddeus Wilson
    Thaddeus Wilson

    Thaddeus Wilson

    Thaddeus Wilson takes on a range of bankruptcy litigation. He acts for secured creditors such as major multinational banks.

    • Thad is an outstanding lawyer and incredibly thoughtful.

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