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Ropes & Gray LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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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” and U.S. and U.K. Super Lawyers. 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 - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP is well known for attracting a wide variety of creditor-side engagements from lenders, bondholders and committee groups. The firm regularly features in distressed M&A transactions and complex litigation proceedings, as well as contentious insolvency matters. The team possesses particular strength in matters concerning the energy sector and is also developing a fine reputation for its work on the debtor side. The group also offers counsel to clients active in the technology, media and healthcare sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray represented Hearthside Food Solutions in connection with its restructuring.

Strengths

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  • They are very knowledgeable in a very nuanced space. They bring a lot of knowledge and expertise to the table.

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  • This group is extremely responsive.

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  • The firm's bankruptcy practice demonstrates remarkable market and practical knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rachel Strickland
    Rachel Strickland

    Rachel Strickland

    Rachel Strickland is highly regarded for her broad bankruptcy practice, which includes acting for groups such as noteholders, lenders and claimants. Her recent practice also includes cases with mass tort aspects and related litigation.

    • Rachel fights hard for her clients' best interests and utilizes her experience and expertise to achieve superior outcomes for her clients. She has a track record of delivering top results.

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    • Rachel knows how to be a strategic-thinker and senior leader. She instils confidence in the board of directors and management. She is a great negotiator and is also good in court.

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    • She is one of the smartest legal tacticians out there, with the business-savviness to match.

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    • Rachel is a top notch lawyer. She digs into every issue, is detailed-oriented, but also strategic in her advice. She is highly engaging and creative in problem-solving for the business.

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    • She is a world class attorney and is exactly the person you would want for a complex, sophisticated bankruptcy or restructuring transaction.

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  • Cristine Pirro Schwarzman
    Cristine Pirro Schwarzman

    Cristine Pirro Schwarzman

    Cristine Pirro Schwarzman adeptly handles Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts, among other matters.

    • Cristine is a hard-charger, very energetic and has lots of enthusiasm.

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    • She is truly amazing.

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    • She is a great communicator.

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    • She is my favorite person to work with. She is smart and super effective.

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