Department profile
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rankings

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - District of Columbia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has represented leading financial institutions and multinational corporates in connection with restructuring matters in a variety of sectors, including energy and technology. The firm works with creditors, debtors and bondholders in bankruptcy proceedings and debt-related lawsuit defence and appeals.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represented the Suriname Bondholder Committee on the restructuring of $850 million of government bonds.

Strengths

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  • They find creative ways to achieve business objectives and can handle inherently complex matters with multiple stakeholders and interests.

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  • The firm has broad knowledge and an encompassing view of the asbestos bankruptcy world which enables the firm to provide sophisticated advice.

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  • Orrick is very organized, clear and precise. They are one of the best and most established teams out there for sovereign restructurings.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJonathan P Guy
    Senior StatespeopleJonathan P Guy

    Jonathan P Guy

    Jonathan Guy offers vast experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and is noted for his expertise in bankruptcy-related litigation, including asbestos related bankruptcy matters.

    • Jonathan is a knowledgeable, experienced and talented litigator with a strong sense of what it takes to solve issues and how these issues play into the larger issues of a case.

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  • Band 3Thomas Laryea
    Band 3Thomas Laryea

    Thomas Laryea

    Thomas Laryea is a talented restructuring attorney who is particularly strong in matters concerning municipal bankruptcies and sovereign debt. His cross-border practice displays particular strength in Africa-related issues.

    • Thomas is truly an expert in this area; his advice is commercial and creative and he has strong knowledge of sovereign debt restructurings.

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