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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster provides quality restructuring and insolvency expertise, most notably excelling on behalf of creditors' committees. The firm is also renowned for its strength in debt trading transactions, representing a variety of asset managers and other financial services clients. An impressive range of international work includes acting for international debtors in Chapter 15 cases and working with bondholders, trustees and liquidators in offshore restructuring and liquidation proceedings. The team frequently handles matters arising in the retail, energy and financial services sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster represented the official committee of unsecured creditors of Thrasio Holdings in connection with its Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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The firm's subject matter experts, with deep expertise in a variety of fields, seem able to handle just about any issue.

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The firm is exceptionally responsive and communicative with counsel.

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Morrison & Foerster's bankruptcy practice demonstrates an unparalleled ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Douglas Mannal
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Douglas Mannal
3
Band 3
Douglas Mannal handles restructuring matters for clients across a wide range of industries. He has substantial experience acting on behalf of creditors and is also adept at representing debtors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

He provides great advice on strategic matters based on a deep understanding of the law.

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Lorenzo Marinuzzi
3
Lorenzo Marinuzzi
3
Band 3
Lorenzo Marinuzzi is noted for his representation of creditors' committees in both in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters.

Lorenzo is an excellent lawyer who constantly communicates with his team and those he is working with.

He has a keen sense of how to successfully resolve the most difficult challenges that may present themselves.

Lorenzo is a dynamic leader. He gives clients confidence that he and his team will drive results.

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Jennifer L. Marines
4
Jennifer L. Marines
4
Band 4

Jennifer Marines is recognized for her strong practice, which is capable across a broad spectrum of restructuring matters. She serves as global co-chair of the firm's business restructuring and insolvency group, and as vice-chair of the firm.

She can drive a deal.

Jennifer is great from a client management standpoint, and she also understands the commercial aspect.

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Gary Lee
5
Gary Lee
5
Band 5
Gary Lee is well known for his strong restructuring practice, which routinely sees him acting for clients including public corporations, bondholders and liquidators on a range of restructuring matters.
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Benjamin Butterfield
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Benjamin Butterfield
U
Up and Coming

Benjamin Butterfield has a growing practice representing unsecured creditors in a wide variety of complex bankruptcy matters.

Ben is an exceptional lawyer who is adept at explaining complex matters in simple terms.

He is a master at drafting and negotiating agreements as well as bringing parties together.

He always looks at what we are trying to accomplish and the most efficient way to get there.

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Douglas Mannal
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Douglas Mannal
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Band 3
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Lorenzo Marinuzzi
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Lorenzo Marinuzzi
3
Band 3
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Jennifer L. Marines
4
Jennifer L. Marines
4
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Gary Lee
5
Gary Lee
5
Band 5
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Benjamin Butterfield
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Benjamin Butterfield
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Up and Coming
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