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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A global leader in the field of bankruptcy and restructuring, and widely acknowledged as the preeminent practice for debtor representation in Illinois. Frequently takes the lead on the largest filings both nationally and globally. Expertise cuts across sectors including financial services, telecom, energy and resources. Also noted for its representation of creditor-side clients.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Celsius Network and its affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anup Sathy
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Anup Sathy
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Band 1
Anup Sathy focuses on domestic Chapter 11 proceedings and has additional strength in international mandates. He acts for clients from a wide range of industries, including the retail and oil sectors.

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

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

Chad Husnick
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Chad Husnick
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Band 1

Chad Husnick is nationally regarded for his well-established bankruptcy practice. He acts for debtors in high stakes Chapter 11 proceedings and has notable experience in the retail sector.

Chad is one of the most astute technical lawyers that I have ever worked with. He really understands the underlying legal issues that need to be considered in very complex bankruptcies.

Chad has a great manner with his clients.

Chad is terrific. He's even-handed, thoughtful and good with difficult situations.

Chad is an extremely capable, practical and level-headed attorney.

Patrick J Nash, Jr
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Patrick J Nash, Jr
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Band 1

Patrick Nash has earned a reputation for excellence for his representation of both debtors and creditors in high stakes Chapter 11 proceedings. He also advises on defaults and out-of-court settlements.

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

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

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

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

Ross Kwasteniet
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Ross Kwasteniet
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Band 3
Ross Kwasteniet advises clients on Chapter 11 restructurings, with experience in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He also assists clients with out-of-court restructuring mandates.

Ross is very capable, practical and good in his judgment.

Ross is a brilliant legal mind, an excellent orator and an amazing team-leader.

Ryan Bennett
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Ryan Bennett
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Band 4
Ryan Bennett is held in high regard in the restructuring space for his experience of handling high-profile, cross-border restructuring transactions. He is also called upon to provide counsel on Chapter 11 proceedings.

Ryan's a true trusted advisor in bet-the-company matters.

He is an extraordinary lawyer.

Ryan's knowledge, responsiveness and articulation makes him a standout professional in the legal field.

Alexandra Schwarzman
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Alexandra Schwarzman
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Band 5
Alexandra Schwarzman is known for her skills in Chapter 11 proceedings. She often works on cases in the energy and retail sectors.

She is brilliant, dedicated and commercially savvy.

Alex is extremely smart, cool-headed and very thoughtful in dealing with difficult situations. I find her advice invaluable.

John Luze
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John Luze
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Up and Coming

John Luze is a talented up-and-coming lawyer. He counsels companies, private equity firms and ad hoc committees in a broad range of restructuring matters.

Spencer Winters
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Spencer Winters
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Up and Coming

Spencer Winters maintains a fast-growing practice that demonstrates strength in in- and out-of-court restructurings and liability management matters.

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Illinois

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Anup Sathy
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Anup Sathy
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Band 1
Chad Husnick
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Chad Husnick
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Band 1
Patrick J Nash, Jr
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Patrick J Nash, Jr
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Band 1
Ross Kwasteniet
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Ross Kwasteniet
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Band 3
Ryan Bennett
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Ryan Bennett
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Band 4
Alexandra Schwarzman
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Alexandra Schwarzman
5
Band 5
John Luze
U
John Luze
U
Up and Coming
Spencer Winters
U
Spencer Winters
U
Up and Coming