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Sidley Austin LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin has an excellent group that acts on significant bankruptcy and restructuring cases for a wide range of domestic and international clients. Works regularly on creditor and company-side representations, in addition to advising asset purchasers. It has noted expertise in advising clients on mass tort claims and restructurings across specialized industries such as transportation, energy and manufacturing. The firm counts a number of household names in the financial sector among its clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Bracebridge Capital as a prepetition secured lender and DIP lender in a Chapter 11 restructuring.

Strengths

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  • There is not an issue that Sidley does not have experience in.

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  • Sidley Austin is very good and responsive.

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  • Sidley Austin's restructuring practice has some of the most creative and forward-thinking legal minds in US corporate bankruptcy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Genevieve Weiner
    Genevieve Weiner

    Genevieve Weiner

    Genevieve Weiner is a skilled adviser to debtors and lenders in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. She also advises strategic purchasers on the acquisition of distressed assets.

    • Genevieve Weiner is a fabulous lawyer who mixes legal expertise and practical guidance seamlessly.

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    • She is very focused and very dedicated.

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    • Genevieve is very good at managing deals and clients.

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  • Anna Gumport
    Anna Gumport

    Anna Gumport

    Anna Gumport is a well-regarded associate who is active in a range of in-court and out-of-court restructurings.

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