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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a high-quality bankruptcy and restructuring practice with notable expertise in representing clients on both the creditor and debtor sides. Boasts considerable experience in acting on Chapter 11 cases and is also proficient at handling out-of-court workouts and prepackaged bankruptcies. Able to draw on the firm's full-service platform and extensive network of experts when advising on complementary areas such as tax and corporate finance. Exhibits additional strength in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction arena.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins represented Imerys Talc America and certain affiliates, in their jointly-administered Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins combines outstanding strategic thinking and legal expertise with the perfect execution of the designed action plan.

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Jeffrey E Bjork
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Jeffrey E Bjork
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Band 1

Jeffrey Bjork is particularly noted for his expertise representing debtors and has additional experience acting for other stakeholders in an array of bankruptcy matters. He serves as managing partner of the firm's Los Angeles office.

He has built up tremendous expertise and experience.

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

Jeff is a wonderful attorney.

Jeff is a highly knowledgeable and skilled restructuring specialist.

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Kimberly Posin
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Kimberly Posin
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Kimberly Posin advises both debtor and creditor clients on a broad range of matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. She regularly advises debtors in mass tort-related bankruptcies.

Kim is a brilliant leader. She's great on her feet in court, hardworking and organized.

She's a sophisticated legal expert and is very persuasive and effective in her appearances before the courts.

Kim is an exceptional lawyer. She's incredibly hardworking.

Kim is an incredibly hard worker and a brilliant attorney.

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Ted Dillman
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Ted Dillman
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Ted Dillman's practice ranges from restructuring and distressed mergers and acquisitions to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

I hold Ted in the highest regard. He's a highly skilled practitioner.

Ted has been a fantastic resource and a phenomenal attorney.

He is client-focused, thoroughly considered and practical in his advice.

His mastery of a case enables him to position his clients for the best possible results.

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Helena Tseregounis
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Up and Coming

Helena Tseregounis is a rising star in the bankruptcy and restructuring space. She advises clients on domestic and cross-border restructurings, with notable experience in mass tort bankruptcies.

Helena is an excellent lawyer who is aware and thoughtful of the client.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Jeffrey Bjork
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Jeffrey Bjork
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Kimberly Posin
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Kimberly Posin
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Ted Dillman
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Ted Dillman
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Helena Tseregounis
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Up and Coming
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