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Paul Hastings LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

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

Strengths

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  • The firm's cohesive approach to bringing all resources to the table in order to drive positive outcomes for their clients gives me a high level of confidence in their ability to handle all matters, regardless of complexity.

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  • This team distinguished itself by being extremely thoughtful, creative and responsive.

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  • As a firm and a team, they are very well plugged in to the legal market, know all the tricks of the trade in terms of liability risks and make sure we are protecting ourselves.

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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 co-chair of the firm's financial restructuring group.

    • He is a very good commercial lawyer.

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

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

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

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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 very smart and thoughtful.

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

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    • He is always responsive and has excellent commercial sense.

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