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Bankruptcy Litigation - New York

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings fields a highly capable team with a wealth of experience in the full range of bankruptcy work. The firm offers impressive cross-border capabilities, with particular expertise in Latin America. The group is active in the airline, energy and hospitality sectors and routinely acts for creditors' committees, noteholders and lenders, while also handing sovereign debt restructuring.

Work Highlights

  • Paul Hastings represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 proceedings of FTX Trading.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kristopher M Hansen
1
Kristopher M Hansen
1
Band 1
Kristopher Hansen handles bankruptcy matters for a range of clients, including bondholders, creditors and lenders. He is routinely called upon to advise on Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A, among other issues.

He is one of the industry leaders, but very responsive and he gets involved.

He is a very good commercial lawyer.

He has unmatched experience navigating his clients through highly challenging and complex cases.

He has very good client and business insights, combined with a great legal mind.

Kris is definitely one of the most intelligent lawyers I have ever met. His brain operates way above the average lawyer mind.

Daniel Fliman
2
Daniel Fliman
2
Band 2

Daniel Fliman is a high quality practitioner who advises on a range of restructuring matters. His broad client base includes creditors, debtors and committees.

He is a very talented litigator with great client skills.

He is highly commercial and always provides sophisticated advice.

He is extremely responsive, proactive and has incredible market and commercial sense.

Dan is very thoughtful and helpful. He is always happy to hop on the phone and share his thoughts. He is very smart and creative.

Jayme Goldstein
2
Jayme Goldstein
2
Band 2
Jayme Goldstein acts on behalf of a range of clients on Chapter 11 proceedings, distressed M&A and out-of-court restructurings.

He is always responsive and has excellent commercial sense.

Jayme is highly engaged with his clients and truly cares about their success. He is involved and shepherds the process in an efficient manner.

He is very smart and thoughtful.

Luc A Despins
3
Luc A Despins
3
Band 3
Luc Despins acts for both creditors and debtors in complex restructuring matters, with notable experience in municipal bankruptcies.

Luc is very creative and practical. He is able to achieve great results and is very good at creating opportunities for his clients.

Pedro A Jimenez
5
Pedro A Jimenez
5
Band 5

Pedro Jimenez is frequently called upon by creditors for representation in notable bankruptcy matters. He is adept at handling complex issues with cross-border elements, with particular expertise in Latin America.

Jonathan D Canfield
6
Jonathan D Canfield
6
Band 6
Jonathan Canfield advises lenders and creditors' committees in Chapter 11 cases, liability management transactions and out-of-court restructurings. He is also experienced in cross-border financings and M&A transactions in relation to financially distressed companies.

Jon is a smart and practical lawyer. He is thoughtful and creative when facing complex legal challenges, but maintains a good commercial sense and takes into consideration the client's needs.

He is very responsive and commercial.

He has deep subject matter knowledge and has a calm demeanor. Jon is very easy to work with, but still advocates fiercely for his client base.

He is a very strong lawyer.

Gabe Sasson
U
Gabe Sasson
U
Up and Coming

Gabe Sasson focuses his practice on bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructuring transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP

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New York

Bankruptcy Litigation

Daniel Fliman
2
Daniel Fliman
2
Band 2
Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Kristopher M Hansen
1
Kristopher M Hansen
1
Band 1
Jayme Goldstein
2
Jayme Goldstein
2
Band 2
Luc A Despins
3
Luc A Despins
3
Band 3
Pedro A Jimenez
5
Pedro A Jimenez
5
Band 5
Daniel Fliman
6
Daniel Fliman
6
Band 6
Jonathan D Canfield
6
Jonathan D Canfield
6
Band 6
Gabe Sasson
U
Gabe Sasson
U
Up and Coming