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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA

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What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins boasts a strong bench of bankruptcy attorneys advising stakeholders in restructurings on both the creditor and company sides. The team offers notable expertise in cross-border assignments spanning sectors such as retail and energy, where its enviable nationwide presence leads to an impressive skillset in international bankruptcies. Other areas of strength include prepackaged reorganizations, distressed M&A and bankruptcy litigation.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented AIG Financial Products in its Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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  • The bench is deep at all levels, with extraordinary breadth.

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  • Commercial awareness is the foundation of all of Latham's work in restructuring transactions. From your first meeting, you will be aware of their focus on this.

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  • Latham has the capacity to address any and all of my challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ray Schrock
    Ray Schrock

    Ray Schrock

    Ray Schrock maintains a highly regarded bankruptcy practice. He is noted for his expertise in Chapter 11 cases, acting for debtors in industries ranging from retail to healthcare.

    • Ray is on a different level. He's an absolute superstar.

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    • Ray is a stalwart practitioner.

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  • George A Davis
    George A Davis

    George A Davis

    George Davis wins praise for his representation of both debtors and creditors in matters including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. He offers experience across a range of sectors, including retail, energy and pharmaceuticals.

    • He's super smart and very practical.

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  • Jeffrey Bjork
    Jeffrey Bjork

    Jeffrey Bjork

    Jeffrey Bjork is experienced across both international and domestic bankruptcy matters, including out-of-court restructurings and Chapter 11 proceedings. He plays a role in notable bankruptcies with mass tort aspects as well as high profile cases in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors.

    • Jeff is a highly knowledgeable and skilled restructuring specialist.

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    • He has built up tremendous expertise and experience.

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    • Jeff is a wonderful attorney.

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    • Jeff is an intuitive, results-oriented and creative lawyer with great interpersonal and leadership skills.

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  • Caroline Reckler
    Caroline Reckler

    Caroline Reckler

    Caroline Reckler acts for retail and energy clients, as part of a broad client base. She works on Chapter 11 restructuring and distressed M&A.

    • She's super practical, smart and creative. I have the utmost respect for her and her practice.

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    • Caroline is a spectacular bankruptcy partner. She's smart, effective and steely in her resolve.

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    • Caroline is terrific. She is outstanding in the courtroom and devotes the level of detail to a matter that every client should demand.

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  • Ryan Dahl
    Ryan Dahl

    Ryan Dahl

    Ryan Dahl is head of the firm's restructuring department, and splits his time between its New York and Chicago offices. He offers clients leading expertise in distressed M&A and Chapter 11 cases, among other matters.

    • Ryan is very capable, creative and smart.

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    • He is extremely good technically and at getting parties together to reach a deal.

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    • He is outstanding in all respects.

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