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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Bankruptcy Litigation

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Bankruptcy Litigation - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP is home to a highly distinguished litigation practice advising on an array of contentious bankruptcy matters, demonstrating particular skill on major Chapter 11 cases. The firm is frequently engaged by significant bondholder, investor and hedge fund clients to handle bet-the-company bankruptcy and restructuring disputes. The team offers wide-reaching industry sector expertise in areas including energy and natural resources, as well as municipal insolvency.

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Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented V.tal in connection with Oi's Chapter 15 case.

Strengths

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  • They are probably the most creative lawyers in the industry. They find new and novel ways to find effectively strong litigation arguments and they have really unique perspectives.

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  • Quinn Emanuel are very responsive and communicate very frequently with honest feedback.

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  • They are extremely responsive.

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  • They are super talented litigators who are really smart and experienced.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Susheel Kirpalani
    Susheel Kirpalani

    Susheel Kirpalani

    Susheel Kirpalani enjoys an excellent reputation for acting on behalf of financial institutions in bankruptcy litigation.

    • Susheel is one of the best.

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    • He is a really tremendous lawyer.

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    • He is first rate; well regarded by judges and very strategic.

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  • Ben Finestone
    Ben Finestone

    Ben Finestone

    Ben Finestone regularly acts for creditors in bankruptcy litigation, with recent experience across industries including media, energy and manufacturing.

    • He is an exceptional, super talented trial attorney.

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    • He is an amazing litigator and tireless advocate.

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    • Ben is a brilliant strategist.

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    • He is really good at getting through desperate situations and a very creative litigator.

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    • He is relentless and in deep in every aspect of the matter. Sometimes he knows the business matter better than I do.

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  • Deborah Newman
    Deborah Newman

    Deborah Newman

    Deborah Newman is a talented litigator who focuses her practice on disputes concerning Chapter 11 restructurings and cross-border insolvencies.

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  • James C. Tecce
    James C. Tecce

    James C. Tecce

    James Tecce is well regarded for his representation of both creditors and debtors in bankruptcy litigation. He handles matters relating to a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, energy and retail.

    • James is an excellent litigator and bankruptcy lawyer. He had exceptional knowledge of the case and oral skills in arguments, which led to a complete dismissal.

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