About

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard advises debtors, creditors, committees and investors in restructuring matters across industries and jurisdictions. With practical experience and a business-first approach, we guide clients through financial distress by focusing on protecting their value.

The team is regularly engaged by companies, sponsors, boards of directors, special committees, credit funds, hedge funds, banks, insurance companies and other asset managers worldwide to advise on unconventional, complicated transactions and deals with dynamics that do not conform to market norms. 

Our distinction lies in seamlessly blending deep legal expertise with comprehensive industry insight. Our lawyers have spearheaded high-profile cases for leading aerospace firms, energy providers, entertainment giants, healthcare institutions, financial organizations, real estate developers and religious entities—often navigating matters involving billions of dollars and critical reputational stakes. With specialized expertise in aerospace and defense, entertainment, healthcare, renewable energy, telecommunications and real estate, our team is uniquely positioned to foresee challenges and craft bespoke, strategic solutions.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton boasts a proven track record in Chapter 11 cases, representing creditors as well as creditors' committees, with clients including major financial institutions. Also regularly engaged in debtor-side representation, guiding companies through complex restructurings and litigation. Draws on the firm's full-service platform to support clients in insolvency-related issues involving ERISA, intellectual property and tax, among others. Additionally offers able counsel to Chapter 7 trustees.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ori Katz
2
Ori Katz
2
Band 2
Ori Katz acts for a range of clients on bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and asset purchases.

Ori is a skilled and highly commercial lawyer. He provides solid advice to clients drawing on his ability to navigate complex situations and strong command of the market.

Ori is an expert in the field.

Jennifer L Nassiri
4
Jennifer L Nassiri
4
Band 4
Jennifer Nassiri offers significant experience in a wide range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings. She counts trustees and creditor committees among her clients.

Jennifer is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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California

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Ori Katz
2
Ori Katz
2
Band 2
Jennifer L Nassiri
4
Jennifer L Nassiri
4
Band 4

Members

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Aaron Malo

J. Barrett Marum

Ori Katz

Ori Katz

Head of Department

Clients

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Aiello & Sons, LLC and Uesugi Farms

Comerica Bank

Essex Property Corporation

Prime-Line Products

Silicon Valley Bank

U.S. Bank

Union Bank

Wells Fargo Bank

Industries

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Aerospace & Defense

Banks

Construction & Materials

Energy

Food and Beverage

Government

Healthcare

Hospitality

Media and Entertainment

Real Estate

Technology

Transportation