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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan offers high quality representation in bankruptcy litigation, both domestically and internationally. The firm advises major stakeholders, including creditors' committees, liquidation trusts and acquiring hedge funds, on contentious cases, as well as out-of-court restructurings and workouts. It is frequently engaged as special and conflicts counsel to handle complex and cutting-edge bankruptcy litigation in national Chapter 11 cases. The firm often advises on proceedings involving the real estate, energy and natural resources sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emmanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP served as Special Counsel to FTX Bankruptcy debtors in an unprecedent crypto bankruptcy involving multiple lawsuits and a series of investigations.

Strengths

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  • Quinn Emanuel is incredibly creative, responsive and really cares about the work. The team doesn't just phone it in, it does it.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Winston
    Eric Winston

    Eric Winston

    Eric Winston is well regarded for his expert handling of bankruptcy litigation.

    • Eric Winston is a strong and academic lawyer.

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    • Eric Winston is a well respected bankruptcy lawyer.

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  • K John Shaffer
    K John Shaffer

    K John Shaffer

    John Shaffer acts for a range of clients in bankruptcy matters, including bondholders, trusts and debtors.

    • John Shaffer is very well regarded, insanely smart and I have learned a lot from him.

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    • Shaffer is a very smart and really impressive guy.

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