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Mayer Brown LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown LLP has a well-respected restructuring practice. It represents debtors, agents, indenture trustees and lenders in out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A transactions and bankruptcy litigation. Further expertise includes representing creditors' committees in Chapter 11 cases.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown represented UBS, as revolving agent and lender, and other revolving lenders in Xplornet Canadian (CCAA) restructuring proceedings.

Strengths

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  • The partners and entire staff are knowledgeable, pragmatic and accessible.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • They are very experienced and innovative.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Mayer Brown excel at organization and handling numerous workstreams at once. They are communicative, organized and well prepared.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The department is distinguished by its depth of experience, speed of response and consistently practical approach. The team quickly identifies key issues and provides clear, actionable advice grounded in real-world considerations.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • They are very responsive, not only in speed but also thoughtfulness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian Trust
    Brian Trust

    Brian Trust

    Brian Trust is an experienced creditor-side restructuring partner. He represents clients in Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings and debtor-in-possession financings.

    • Brian has a creative mind and is an excellent communicator. He is very at good leading large, complex syndicated matters.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • He is excellent and has tremendous knowledge and experience.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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  • Richard Stieglitz
    Richard Stieglitz

    Richard Stieglitz

    Richard Stieglitz is recognized for his high quality bankruptcy practice. He frequently advises lenders and debtors in a variety of domestic and international matters.

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