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Kirkland & Ellis

Restructuring/Insolvency

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Kirkland & Ellis

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has an exceptional global offering with well-connected offices globally, offering high-end expertise in multiple markets. The law firm offers:

• Market-leading teams in the USA, Hong Kong, London and Germany.

• Expertise in high-yield bond restructuring matters, as well as complex US Chapter 11 proceedings and debt-for-equity swaps.

• Experience acting for debtors on high-profile global matters, as well as representing creditors.

• A wide-ranging client roster featuring multinational companies from the transportation and retail sectors, among others.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Edward Sassower and Josh Sussberg are key contacts for the practice. Additional key contacts include Neil McDonald in Hong Kong and Sean Lacey in London.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Kirkland & Ellis is an integrated law firm - it is seamless going between its teams in Europe and the United States. Its German team is really thoughtful, commercial and creative.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • At Kirkland you have access to market-leading practitioners who are pragmatic thought leaders across all leading restructuring technology. They are unparalleled in the market.

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

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

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