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Sidley Austin LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP offers broad expertise, with strength across Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts. The firm offers substantial experience across a wide range of industries, including real estate, healthcare and aviation. The team is noted for work on both the debtor and creditor side of transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented Prospect Medical Holdings and several subsidiaries in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

Strengths

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  • They are thoughtful, creative and responsive to the unique circumstance and objectives of the transaction.

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  • The team is sophisticated and has comprehensive knowledge of all insolvency-related matters.

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  • They are very practical, down to earth and know when to be strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephen Hessler
    Stephen Hessler

    Stephen Hessler

    Stephen Hessler possesses significant expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings. His recent work includes advising on matters concerning the energy sector and notable debtor-side representation.

    • He has a great combination of business strategy and bankruptcy law knowledge.

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    • Stephen is an excellent lawyer who has great experience. He is commercial and very smart.

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    • He is a very seasoned and effective lawyer and able to lead exceedingly complex deals.

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    • Stephen is smart and extremely cerebral. He is excellent at seeing the chess moves before they're made.

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  • Thomas Califano
    Thomas Califano

    Thomas Califano

    Thomas Califano is noted for his expertise advising debtors on bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 cases, and offers recent experience in the healthcare, oil and gas and media industries.

    • Tom is the most trusted attorney we work with and a great business partner.

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    • He is a street smart, practical, get-it-done lawyer.

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  • Anthony Grossi
    Anthony Grossi

    Anthony Grossi

    Anthony Grossi demonstrates strength in Chapter 11 reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings. He is experienced in representing both company and creditor clients.

    • He is great and really calm under pressure.

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    • Anthony is an excellent lawyer with a highly sophisticated approach to restructuring, a deep knowledge of the law and a nose for a deal. He is an excellent lawyer and a great person to shepherd a company through a difficult time.

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