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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA
What the Team is Known For
Wachtell houses significant transactional capabilities, acting on distressed M&A and leveraged deals for an impressive range of acquirers and creditors, including financial institutions and private equity funds. It frequently advises on out-of-court restructurings while bringing its litigation strength to bear on contentious cases.
Strengths
"They are incredibly smart and effective."
"The quality of lawyering is excellent from top to bottom."
Work Highlights
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz represented Mitel, and its private equity sponsor Searchlight Capital, in connection with Mitel's out-of-court restructuring.
Notable practitioners
Richard Mason is a distinguished lawyer that acts for debtors, lenders and creditors on restructuring matters relating to the energy sector, with additional experience in the aviation industry.
Scott Charles acts for clients in bankruptcy matters including Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A. He offers particular expertise in the retail sector.