About

Provided by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Premier Insolvency Practice

We are regularly involved in the most high-profile insolvency matters in the United States and around the world. We represent major creditors and debtors in chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings, and we have an extensive record representing major parties in litigation relating to bankruptcy cases and other debt-related issues.

Recent substantial restructuring engagements can be found here.

Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions

We advise clients on acquisitions and divestitures of businesses in financial distress and other strategic transactions involving debtor-creditor issues, bringing to bear the full expertise of both our restructuring and our preeminent mergers and acquisitions practices. We regularly represent buyers in “section 363” bankruptcy sales, as well as debt investors in change-of-control transactions both in chapter 11 and out of court.

We wrote the book on Distressed M&A.

Leaders in Liability Management

Our firm has advised companies, financial sponsors and investors in connection with many of the most high-profile liability management transactions in recent years, including Envision, Travelport and Mitel.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA

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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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz represented Mitel, and its private equity sponsor Searchlight Capital, in connection with Mitel's out-of-court restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard G Mason
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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.
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Scott K Charles
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Scott Charles acts for clients in bankruptcy matters including Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A. He offers particular expertise in the retail sector.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Richard G Mason
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Scott K Charles
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