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Paul Hastings LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings boasts highly rated practice groups with a proven track record in high stakes, complicated bankruptcy proceedings, including those with cross-border elements involving Latin America. Clients benefit from a deep pool of industry experts across the United States, with expertise in committee, debtor and lender-side engagements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised the ABL agent and certain ABL lenders in connection with the Chapter 11 cases of Steward Health Care System.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings always has someone on the team who can answer the most esoteric question.

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  • They are the most responsive lawyers I've ever worked with.

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  • The team is well-versed on evolving restructuring market dynamics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kristopher M Hansen
    Kristopher M Hansen

    Kristopher M Hansen

    Kristopher Hansen garners praise for his strong expertise in the full range of bankruptcy matters, and routinely acts for clients including banks, lenders and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also serves as cochair of the firm's financial restructuring group.

    • Kris does a great job of distilling complex legal questions into practical and actionable takeaways.

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    • He has a steel trap memory and is really good at putting things into context.

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  • Jayme Goldstein
    Jayme Goldstein

    Jayme Goldstein

    Jayme Goldstein acts for a broad array of clients including creditors' committees, lenders and noteholders in Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy transactions. He has significant experience handling matters relating to the retail and oil and gas sectors.

    • He is able to provide very commercially-oriented strategic advice in complex situations.

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    • He is always accessible and available.

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