Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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About
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The Corporate Restructuring Group at Skadden provides innovative solutions to clients involved in distressed company situations, which allow clients to minimize costs, enhance value and properly position themselves for the future.
We represent troubled companies, their boards, management, owners, creditors, lenders, investors and acquirors handling restructurings in and out of court, financial recapitalizations, business reorganizations, acquisitions and liquidations. Our lawyers also advise on insolvency issues in corporate and financing transactions and on all aspects of distressed debt trading and securities issues. A substantial aspect of our practice focuses on avoiding or mitigating the adverse effects of liquidity or other crises through contingency planning and helping companies overcome the inertia of a downward spiral while they still have alternatives to bankruptcy. In addition, our presence in Europe, Asia and South America allows us to address clients’ needs in the context of insolvency and bankruptcy regimes around the world.
Our Corporate Restructuring Group consistently has been recognized by peers and restructuring professionals as one of the top practices in the world. Skadden was named Corporate Restructuring Team of the Year by The American Lawyer and Legal Week at the 2017 Transatlantic Legal Awards, as well as U.S. News — Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year for its Corporate Restructuring Group as part of the publication’s 2017 “Best Law Firms” survey.
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP fields an impressive bankruptcy and restructuring group counting high-profile creditors, investors and debtors among its clientele. Draws upon its highly capable M&A practice to provide wide-ranging transactional advice when it comes to distressed situations in the energy, technology and financial services sectors. Possesses a breadth of experience in out-of-court and in-court bankruptcy proceedings including wind-downs, prepackaged bankruptcies and financial recapitalizations. Offers notable cross-border capability.
Work Highlights
- Skadden continued to represent Endo International, and its affiliates, in its Chapter 11 cases.
Strengths
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"The team has an excellent understanding of the issues. They are on top of changes in the law and current trends, and are very creative in finding solutions."
"The Skadden team is very determined, creative and ready to go the extra mile for their clients."
"The Skadden team is hyper-focused on providing outstanding client service."
"The team has an excellent understanding of the issues. They are on top of changes in the law and current trends, and are very creative in finding solutions."
"The Skadden team is very determined, creative and ready to go the extra mile for their clients."
"The Skadden team is hyper-focused on providing outstanding client service."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Leake is experienced in both domestic and international bankruptcy matters, regularly acting for clients including bondholders, debtors and administrative agents.
"He sees the whole scene and is always a couple of steps ahead."
"Paul is an amazing service provider."
"Paul is the consummate strategist."
Lisa Laukitis offers experience acting on behalf of clients from a wide range of industries, including the fishing, pharmaceuticals and aviation sectors. She is adept at handling complex high-value restructurings with cross-border elements.
"Lisa is a fine bankruptcy lawyer, both on deals and in the courtroom."
"In court she is excellent; clear, concise and very persuasive."
Shana Elberg displays expertise in sophisticated restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts. Her clientele includes both lenders and debtors.
"Shana is extremely responsive and takes a practical and strategic approach."
Evan Hill garners praise for the quality of his growing restructure practice. His broad practice includes expertise in Chapter 11 reorganizations, distressed M&A and out-of-court workouts.
"With Evan you know you are getting a smart and creative lawyer who thinks outside of the box."
"He is always energized and optimistic."
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