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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 - Nationwide

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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 represented 23andMe in its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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  • They understand complex corporate structures and advocate zealously.

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  • Paul Weiss is a premier spot for top-notch legal talent, with subject mater expertise in virtually every legal area.

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  • The team is among the most thoughtful and analytically rigorous in our industry. They don't shy away from a complex situation and will work tirelessly for their clients to advocate the right solution.

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  • The Paul Weiss team is fully and personally committed.

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  • They have a very active and thorough practice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Sprayregen
    James Sprayregen

    James Sprayregen

    Jamie Sprayregen is acknowledged as one of the industry's leading expert in bankruptcy and restructuring mandates, with clients benefiting from his outstanding depth of expertise and expert track record in steering creditors, debtors and other parties through some of the most complex and high profile distressed situations in recent years.

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  • Andrew Rosenberg
    Andrew Rosenberg

    Andrew Rosenberg

    • Andy is one of the best in the business. He is among the most commercially savvy lawyers I've worked with. He is well respected, and deservedly so.

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  • Paul M Basta
    Paul M Basta

    Paul M Basta

    Paul Basta is co-chair 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.

    • He is a top-notch lawyer.

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    • Paul sees around corners and through walls.

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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.

    • Brian is the best of the best. He is cool under pressure, and his judgment is probably the best I've seen in my career.

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    • He has very good judgment.

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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-rofile Chapter 11 cases. She has recent experience advising clients in the energy and retail sectors.

    • Alice was a terrific partner during the entire process.

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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.
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