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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a well-resourced outfit operating in a variety of complex bankruptcy and insolvency matters, supported by firmwide experts in litigation, tax and capital markets. The firm possesses expertise in issues relating to distressed entities and assets, and is regularly engaged in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts. The team is highly regarded for its strong client base featuring senior lenders, hedge funds and distressed investors, and is experienced in navigating bankruptcies in the energy, technology and media sectors, among others.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented iHeartMedia in a liability management transaction.

Strengths

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  • They have a breadth and depth of experience and can cover any issue.

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  • They provide extremely practical legal advice to extremely complex scenarios.

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  • It is a thoughtful and practical group which is well-suited to highly complex and sophisticated bet-the-company matters.

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  • We have always found them to be professional, extremely responsive and creative in finding solutions for any legal issues we engage them to handle.

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  • They really understand the big picture and what people are trying to accomplish.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sandeep Qusba
    Sandeep Qusba

    Sandeep Qusba

    Sandeep Qusba acts for a range of clients, including unsecured creditors, bondholders and lenders, on complex bankruptcy matters. He is adept at handling Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts.

    • He does a really good job translating the restructuring world to the layman.

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    • He is very strategic and understands how to get where the client wants to be.

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  • Brian Schartz
    Brian Schartz

    Brian Schartz

    Brian Schartz has experience advising public and private companies, sponsors and other clients on liability management transactions, and Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings.

    • Brian has orchestrated amazing outcomes for restructuring cases that were extremely complex and very challenging. He is relentless.

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    • He took the lead and really saved the case.

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    • Brian operates like a master chess player, always thinking and planning several steps ahead.

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    • He is an extremely bright lawyer, who knows bankruptcy law like the back of his hand.

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