
Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
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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.
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Work Highlights
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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz represented Medical Properties Trust in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Steward Heath Care.
Strengths
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Wachtell’s team delivers exceptional strategic insight, commercial judgment and execution in highly sensitive and time-critical situations.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentUSAThey provide practical, clear advice and stewardship navigating complex issues.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondentUSAEvery partner is outstanding in their area.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Richard G Mason
Richard Mason is a distinguished lawyer who acts for debtors, lenders and creditors on restructuring matters relating to the energy sector, with additional experience in the aviation industry.
Band 2 
Band 2 
Scott K Charles
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 Individuals at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (2)
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Joshua A Feltman
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Emily Johnson

Richard G Mason
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Scott K Charles
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