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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : California


O'Melveny & Myers LLP

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O'Melveny's restructuring lawyers, many of whom are also experienced litigators, have played a leadership role in a number of the largest and highest profile restructuring matters in recent years, including the ongoing financial restructuring of Puerto Rico with more than US$70 billion of debt and the bankruptcies of Verso, Energy Future Holdings, LINN Energy, Homer City Generation, Colt Defense, Cal Dive International, Peabody Energy, Hancock Fabrics, New Century Financial, Dynegy,General Motors, and Chrysler. Our clients, which include some of the most well known names in finance, turn to O’Melveny in their most challenging times and when the stakes are at their highest. 

Our restructuring team has broad experience representing the full panoply of participants in bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings, including: Debtors in chapter 11 bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings; Investors in distressed debt; Ad hoc groups of secured and unsecured creditors; Official committees of unsecured creditors; Private equity sponsors and their distressed portfolio companies; Purchasers of distressed assets in section 363 and other distressed M&A transactions; Bank agents and indenture trustees; and Providers of debtor-in-possession or exit financing.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers has an adept group that offers clients a broad spectrum of capabilities on significant and complex restructuring and bankruptcy cases. Undertakes representations on behalf of both creditors and debtors. It possesses notable sector strength in energy and natural resources, in addition to skill in handling transport sector-specific issues. The firm's further areas of expertise include debtor-in-possession financing and distressed M&A.

Work Highlights

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  • O'Melveny & Meyers represented iCap Enterprises Inc and its affiliated debtors in several Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

Strengths

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  • O'Melveny's partners are the absolutely best and its associates are all thoughtful and responsive.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • The team was diligent, knowledgeable and practical.

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  • It has tremendous experience and knowledge of the bankruptcy process.

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  • The firm's partners are trusted business advisers.

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  • O'Melveny & Myers consistently provided an exceptionally high level of responsiveness and quality of service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Steve Warren
    Band 3Steve Warren

    Steve Warren

    Steve Warren regularly counsels clients on restructurings and bankruptcy litigation. He is adept at representing both debtors and creditors.

    • Steve is an awesome and creative restructuring attorney.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Steve Warren is an excellent bankruptcy and appellate lawyer. He has a national reputation for his expertise in bankruptcy issues.

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  • Band 4Julian Gurule
    Band 4Julian Gurule

    Julian Gurule

    Julian Gurule is recognized for his leading expertise in bankruptcy matters. He is sought by a range of clients including distressed investors, creditors and debtors.

    • Julian is an outstanding attorney, businessman and person. His experience and knowledge of bankruptcy law is as good as it gets.

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    • He is a great partner and legal adviser.

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    • Julian is recognized for his strategic insight and calm command of complex restructuring dynamics.

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    • Julian is an extremely well poised collaborator who will bring parties together for a solution.

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