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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA

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What the Team is Known For
Paul, Weiss, fields a standout team of dedicated bankruptcy and restructuring experts commended for its handling of creditor and debtor-side engagements as well as representations of private equity sponsors and distressed companies. The team draws on firm-wide expertise in areas such as M&A, commercial litigation and tax to provide an impressive full-service practice in domestic and cross-border work, and has handled major cases in the energy, mining, retail and technology sectors, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison continued to represent Enviva, and their debtor affiliates, in their prearranged Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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  • Their bench strength is one of their keys to their success and they consistently are on top of the current issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Rosenberg
    Andrew Rosenberg

    Andrew Rosenberg

    Andrew Rosenberg comes recommended for his significant expertise in restructuring matters, with notable experience in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors. He acts for a variety of clients including bondholders, noteholders and creditors.

    • Andrew is incredibly commercial and user-friendly. He really understands how to cut through all of the noise.

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    • He's a consummate dealmaker who thinks holistically and is very business-savvy.

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  • Paul M Basta
    Paul M Basta

    Paul M Basta

    Paul Basta is cochair of the firm's restructuring department. He continues to be a popular choice for high profile bankruptcy matters. He represents a range of clients, including debtors, lenders and boards of directors. He is adept at handling Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as bankruptcy-related acquisitions.

    • Paul is one of the top restructuring lawyers in the United States today.

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    • Paul always seems to come up with creative and elegant solutions to problems.

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    • Paul was very active and available all of the time.

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  • Brian S Hermann
    Brian S Hermann

    Brian S Hermann

    Brian Hermann enjoys a growing reputation in the market for his bankruptcy expertise. He routinely handles Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings for a variety of clients, including lenders, debtors and noteholders.

    • He's excellent at reading the room and working with a broad range of clients.

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    • He's easily the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is tenacious and realistic.

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  • Alice Belisle Eaton
    Alice Belisle Eaton

    Alice Belisle Eaton

    Alice Belisle Eaton is a renowned practitioner for her representation of creditors and debtors in high profile Chapter 11 cases. She has recent experience advising clients in the energy and retail sectors.

    • Alice is an incredibly talented lawyer.

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    • Alice is one of the smartest lawyers there is.

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  • Elizabeth McColm
    Elizabeth McColm

    Elizabeth McColm

    Elizabeth McColm is highly regarded for her experience advising on a range of restructuring issues. She acts for clients from a variety of industries, such as the retail and energy sectors.

    • I think she is a spectacular lawyer.

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    • She knows how to get her point across in an effective manner.

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