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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.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Ascend Performance Materials Holdings and ten of its subsidiaries in its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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They hold an encyclopaedic knowledge of the bankruptcy process that they easily and seamlessly bring to bear.

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They are very impressive in how they are able to be creative around very complex situations and come up with a client-centred solution.

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They are the top of the class in terms of their capabilities.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward O Sassower
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Edward O Sassower
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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.

He is able to diagnose problems and make them relatable to clients. His knowledge of the facts of cases is second to none. The depth of factual information that he digests and can utilize is really impressive.

He is a world-class relationship lawyer and is staggeringly commercial.

Edward is considered one of the gold-standard restructuring lawyers in the industry.

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Joshua A Sussberg
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Joshua A Sussberg
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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.

Josh is absolutely excellent and works on a ton of cases. He is always reachable and shows up very well in court.

Josh is one of the leaders of the restructuring Bar. He has unparalleled experience and commercial instincts.

He is one of the most respected bankruptcy lawyers in the country and for good reason.

Josh is known as one of the best restructuring lawyers in the industry.

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Anup Sathy
3
Anup Sathy
3
Band 3
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.

He has a strong client-service focus and expertly anticipates and addresses the needs of the client and other advisors.

He is a very effective and persuasive advocate for his clients.

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Christopher J. Marcus
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Christopher J. Marcus
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Christopher Marcus is a highly regarded restructuring attorney who advises clients on high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings across a range of industries.

He is a highly skilled professional.

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Nicole L Greenblatt
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Nicole L Greenblatt
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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 is an outstanding attorney.

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Patrick J Nash, Jr
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Patrick J Nash, Jr
3
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Patrick Nash is regularly called upon to assist clients with a range of matters, including restructurings, distressed M&A and financing issues.

Pat is a very effective negotiator and a persuasive advocate for his clients.

He is an exceptional attorney; he is extremely savvy and commercial and gets to the answer before most.

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Christopher Greco
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Christopher Greco
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Band 4

Christopher Greco is well known for his high-quality restructuring practice, which sees him represent companies and sponsors in a range of issues.

Chris is always available, asks the right questions and gives very good advice.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Edward O Sassower
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Edward O Sassower
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Band 1
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Joshua A Sussberg
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Joshua A Sussberg
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Band 1
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Anup Sathy
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Anup Sathy
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Christopher J. Marcus
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Christopher J. Marcus
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Nicole L Greenblatt
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Nicole L Greenblatt
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Band 3
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Patrick J Nash, Jr
3
Patrick J Nash, Jr
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Band 3
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Christopher Greco
4
Christopher Greco
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Band 4
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