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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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
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Ray Schrock
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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.

Ray is a stalwart practitioner.

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George A Davis
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George A Davis
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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
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Jeffrey Bjork
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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.

He has built up tremendous expertise and experience.

Jeff is a wonderful attorney.

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

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Caroline Reckler
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Caroline Reckler
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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.

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

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
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Ryan Dahl
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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.

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

He is outstanding in all respects.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Ray Schrock
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Ray Schrock
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George A Davis
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George A Davis
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Jeffrey Bjork
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Caroline Reckler
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Caroline Reckler
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Ryan Dahl
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