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Kirkland & Ellis

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Kirkland & Ellis' Restructuring Group utilizes its offices in the United States, Europe and Asia to provide integrated services to clients worldwide. Kirkland's Restructuring lawyers have advised on some of the most complex, multijurisdictional restructurings in recent history and have a broad range of business advisory and crisis management skills to navigate clients through situations involving financially troubled companies. Our lawyers have handled matters across multiple industries, including media, entertainment, transportation, manufacturing, energy, retail, and real estate.

With more than 100 lawyers in our U.S., London, Munich, and Hong Kong offices, the Restructuring Group has earned a distinguished international reputation by achieving positive results for a wide range of global clients. Furthermore, we regularly draw upon and benefit from the experience of Kirkland's internationally recognized lawyers in securities, corporate, tax, real estate, litigation and intellectual property to provide the full-service capabilities our clients need for the various legal matters they retain Kirkland to handle.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis offers an outstanding practice with a deep bench that remains a popular choice for distressed companies seeking top quality representation on high profile bankruptcy and restructuring cases. It is also regularly engaged by major creditors, including private equity and hedge funds, and regarded as a dominant presence in Chapter 11 cases involving distressed energy sector clients. A strong presence across the firm's European and Asian offices enables the restructuring group to handle the most complex of cross-border cases.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Bed Bath & Beyond, and its debtor subsidiaries, in their Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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  • No firm is better equipped to help a company navigate a complex debt restructuring than Kirkland & Ellis.

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  • From top to bottom, Kirkland & Ellis is beyond first class. It is the premier practice for bankruptcy and restructuring work in the market.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has top level expertise and incredibly capable talent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward O Sassower
    Edward O Sassower

    Edward O Sassower

    Edward Sassower enjoys a leading reputation for his bankruptcy practice, advising debtors on matters such as Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. His broad client base includes a number of significant corporations in the retail sector.

    • Edward is a brilliant lawyer and commercial adviser with terrific instincts and judgment.

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  • Joshua A Sussberg
    Joshua A Sussberg

    Joshua A Sussberg

    Joshua Sussberg is known for his skilled handling of high profile bankruptcy proceedings. He routinely advises on Chapter 11 proceedings and offers notable expertise in acting for clients in the retail sector.

    • Joshua is really spectacular. He's a good leader and very creative.

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    • He's an incredibly talented adviser in large complex restructurings.

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  • Anup Sathy
    Anup Sathy

    Anup Sathy

    Anup Sathy has experience handling matters across a range of industries, including the retail, energy, automotive and media sectors. His practice spans restructurings, workouts, bankruptcies and distressed M&A.

    • Anup is great at managing very complex situations and has the right level of assertiveness for the interest of us as a client.

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    • Anup operates at the pinnacle of the legal community. He is among the strongest practitioners I have been fortunate to work with.

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  • Nicole L Greenblatt
    Nicole L Greenblatt

    Nicole L Greenblatt

    Nicole Greenblatt has a growing national reputation for her handling of domestic and international bankruptcy matters. She regularly represents debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings, and offers recent experience in the healthcare sector.

    • She's really a tremendous attorney and a real force in the market.

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  • Patrick J Nash, Jr
    Patrick J Nash, Jr

    Patrick J Nash, Jr

    Patrick Nash is regularly called upon to assist clients with a range of matters, including restructurings, distressed M&A and financing issues.

    • His gravitas and deep legal skills drive victories and ensure the best negotiated outcomes.

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    • Pat is extremely commercial, creative and driven. He's very solution-focused and unmatched in driving optimal client outcomes.

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    • Pat is a highly seasoned and very capable dealmaker and negotiator.

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    • Pat is excellent. Clients really enjoy working with him and his personality puts people at ease.

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