Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : New York
About
Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
For more than 30 years, creditors, debtor corporations, investors, lenders and acquirers have turned to Kramer Levin to solve complicated bankruptcy and restructuring problems, to structure and lead negotiations that harmonize divergent interests and achieve consensual solutions, and to win suits in bankruptcy court, courts of appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. Representing clients throughout the United States, we typically take on cases that involve multiple debtors with competing secured and unsecured creditors, complex restructurings, and contested interdebtor and intercreditor issues.
Chambers Review
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP boasts a diverse bankruptcy and restructuring practice that is active on behalf of a range of clients, including creditors' committees, bondholders and the acquirers of distressed assets. Undertakes significant work in the area of complex bankruptcy litigation while also advising on M&A of distressed companies. Also offers notable expertise with regard to bondholder representations in municipal restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP represented the official creditors' committee in the bankruptcy case of Endo International.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kramer Levin is consistently responsive to client demands and needs."
"Kramer Levin is consistently responsive to client demands and needs."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Mayer enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for his expert representation of lenders and bondholders in bankruptcy transactions and litigation.
"He has such a brilliant mind."
"Thomas is one of the finest lawyers in the bankruptcy world. He is detailed, confident and willing to give tough feedback."
Kenneth Eckstein is noted for his expertise in acting on behalf of both debtors and creditors in significant Chapter 11 cases.
"He has tremendous experience and judgment, and drives cases effectively."
"Ken provides excellent client service. He makes clear recommendations and executes client directives in an effective manner."
"Ken pairs decades of experience with exceptional client service, room presence and a deal-focused mentality to deliver exceptional advice and representation to clients."
Amy Caton continues to win praise from peers for her work on significant restructuring matters and she offers notable expertise in the energy sector.
"She is thoughtful and pragmatic."
"Amy represents her clients diligently and is a shrewd negotiator."
Rachael Ringer is recognized for her involvement in creditor-side representation in high-profile cases. She has particular experience in Chapter 11 cases with mass tort elements.
"In terms of her mastery of the issues, she is really excellent."
"Rachael is really exceptional. She has the knowledge, wisdom and judgment of somebody with many more years."
"Rachael provides excellent client service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
New York
Members
Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Adam C. Rogoff
Alice J. Byowitz
Daniel M. Eggermann
David E. Blabey, Jr.
Gregory Aaron Horowitz
Jeffrey S. Trachtman
Jonathan M. Wagner
Head of Department
P. Bradley O'Neil
Philip Bently