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Paul Hastings LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Paul Hastings LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

Band 1

Band 1


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

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • This department is distinguished by its intellect and extremely high level of creativity to meet the demands of a situation.

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  • They are extremely responsive and client-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kristopher M Hansen
    Band 1Kristopher M Hansen

    Kristopher M Hansen

    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.

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

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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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  • Band 6Daniel Fliman
    Band 6Daniel Fliman

    Daniel Fliman

    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.

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    • He is highly commercial and always provides sophisticated advice.

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

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    • 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.

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  • Band 2Jayme Goldstein
    Band 2Jayme Goldstein

    Jayme Goldstein

    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.

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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 very smart and thoughtful.

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  • Band 3Luc A Despins
    Band 3Luc A Despins

    Luc A Despins

    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.

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  • Band 5Pedro A Jimenez
    Band 5Pedro A Jimenez

    Pedro A Jimenez

    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.

  • Band 6Jonathan D Canfield
    Band 6Jonathan D Canfield

    Jonathan D Canfield

    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.

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    • He is very responsive and commercial.

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    • 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.

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    • He is a very strong lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingGabe Sasson
    Up and ComingGabe Sasson

    Gabe Sasson

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

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