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Ropes & Gray LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Ropes & Gray LLP

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For decades, our business restructuring lawyers have represented clients throughout the world, in virtually every form of restructuring, insolvency and workout. The members of Ropes & Gray’s business restructuring department are among the top bankruptcy lawyers in the world. Our partners are widely recognized in publications such as Chambers USA, Chambers UK and The Legal 500 and have received multiple listings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”. The business restructuring practice has been recognized nationally as a “sophisticated, high-quality” practice by Chambers USA.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/business-restructuring.aspx

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray is highly regarded for its handling of distressed M&A and complex bankruptcy litigation. It houses noteworthy expertise in lender-side engagements and offers significant experience in matters pertaining to the energy, media and healthcare industries, among others.

Strengths

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  • Ropes & Gray has an outstanding knowledge of law and strategy with strong negotiation skills.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentGlobal
  • The team are responsive, strategic and business-minded. They excel at thinking outside the box to find solutions and alternatives.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentGlobal
  • Ropes & Gray successfully represented Trinseo in its efforts to refinance over $1 billion of secured term loans.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentGlobal
  • They did a good job of providing excellent service while being very efficient in the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rachel Strickland
    Band 2Rachel Strickland

    Rachel Strickland

    Rachel Strickland is noted for her expertise in bankruptcy matters, such as Chapter 11 proceedings and restructurings. She acts for a range of clients including bondholders, lenders and committees of mass tort claimants.
    • She is extremely experienced in every way.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentGlobal
    • Rachel provides extremely good and nuanced judgment which is absolutely critical.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentGlobal

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