About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz houses a deep bench of experienced transactional lawyers able to advise on the full range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters with additional support from its talented litigators. Noted for undertaking complex restructuring and distressed M&A work for major private equity, hedge fund and financial institution clients. Areas of expertise include transactional work, debt exchanges and litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • 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 G Mason
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Band 2
Richard Mason provides support to creditors, debtors and noteholders on Chapter 11 proceedings and bankruptcy litigation. He has notable expertise in complex matters with cross-border elements.
Scott K Charles
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Scott K Charles
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Band 2
Scott Charles routinely handles Chapter 11 cases and distressed M&A. He offers notable expertise acting on behalf of clients in the retail sector.
Joshua A Feltman
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Joshua A Feltman
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 3
Joshua Feltman is well respected in the market for his handling of bankruptcy matters. He is sought out to advise on high-profile corporate restructurings and has notable experience acting for clients in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Emil A. Kleinhaus
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Emil A. Kleinhaus
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Band 5
Emil Kleinhaus is well regarded for his bankruptcy practice, which includes Chapter 11 cases in the retail and healthcare sectors. He wins particular praise for his litigation capabilities.
"Emil is one of the smartest bankruptcy lawyers out there."

Ranked Lawyers at
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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New York

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Richard G Mason
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Richard G Mason
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Band 2
Scott K Charles
2
Scott K Charles
2
Band 2
Joshua A Feltman
3
Joshua A Feltman
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 3
Emil A. Kleinhaus
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Emil A. Kleinhaus
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Band 5

Members

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