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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP offers a deep bench of bankruptcy and restructuring experts experienced in representing creditor and debtor-side clients, as well as equity sponsors. The firm advises on the full spectrum of distressed transactions and insolvency proceedings across the energy, technology and financial services sectors, housing significant domestic and cross-border expertise and regularly working on restructurings involving European or Latin American components. The group offers an impressive multidisciplinary approach, drawing on its wider strengths in corporate, finance and tax law.

Work Highlights

  • Paul, Weiss represented 23andMe in its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Rosenberg
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Andrew Rosenberg
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Andrew Rosenberg has attained a stellar reputation for his creditor-side practice, who turn to him for his excellent track record in complex bankruptcy and restructuring mandates.

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.

Brian S Hermann
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Brian S Hermann
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Brian Hermann handles complex restructuring work for clients both in and out of court, including Chapter 11 proceedings. He regularly acts on behalf of both borrowers and lenders.

He has very good judgment.

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.

Paul M Basta
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Paul M Basta
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Paul Basta focuses his practice on advising clients on bankruptcy matters across a range of industries, including the retail, energy and technology sectors. He acts for a broad array of debtors, creditors and sponsors.

He is a top-notch lawyer.

Paul sees around corners and through walls.

Alice Belisle Eaton
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Alice Belisle Eaton
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Alice Belisle Eaton regularly handles both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, with recent experience in matters concerning the pharmaceuticals, energy and retail industries.

Alice was a terrific partner during the entire process.

William A. Clareman
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William A. Clareman
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William Clareman focuses his practice on restructuring litigation. He is active in a range of matters in state and federal courts.

He is always well prepared and produces excellent work product.

Elizabeth McColm
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Elizabeth McColm
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Elizabeth McColm routinely represents creditors and lenders in bankruptcy matters, both in and out of court. She has particular expertise in matters concerning the energy sector.

Kenneth S Ziman
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Kenneth S Ziman
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Kenneth Ziman represents creditors and debtors in high profile Chapter 11 restructurings, liability management transactions and financings. He advises clients across a wide range of industries, including automotive, healthcare and financial services.

Jacob Adlerstein
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Jacob Adlerstein
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Jacob Adlerstein enjoys a strong reputation for his bankruptcy and restructuring practice. He acts for a broad array of sponsors and debtors in high stakes matters.

Jake is a fantastic lawyer. He is one of, if not the most, intelligent lawyer I have worked with in my career. Jake has a depth of knowledge and experience to draw from that sets him apart from his peers. He pairs this legal acumen with a very sharp commercial and business perspective.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bankruptcy Litigation

William A. Clareman
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William A. Clareman
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Andrew Rosenberg
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Andrew Rosenberg
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Brian S Hermann
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Brian S Hermann
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Paul M Basta
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Paul M Basta
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Alice Belisle Eaton
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Alice Belisle Eaton
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Elizabeth McColm
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Elizabeth McColm
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Kenneth S Ziman
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Kenneth S Ziman
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Jacob Adlerstein
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Jacob Adlerstein
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