Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Weil Gotshal offers a versatile team with significant expertise on major debtor workouts as well as the representation of creditors and asset purchasers. The group regularly handles complex restructurings with a contentious component, while its strong cross-border capabilities see it attract a broad client base, including hedge funds, financial institutions and blue-chip multinationals.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP represented SoftBank in connection with the Chapter 11 cases of WeWork, and certain of its affiliates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Weil is experienced, well-informed and wise. The attorneys are available and experienced in a broad range of practice areas."
"Weil is one of the top shops. They're good lawyers and smart people."
"Their client service is excellent and they do a really good job."
"The team at Weil is experienced, well-informed and wise. The attorneys are available and experienced in a broad range of practice areas."
"Weil is one of the top shops. They're good lawyers and smart people."
"Their client service is excellent and they do a really good job."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Holtzer provides clients with restructuring advice both in and out of court, with particular expertise in Chapter 11 cases. His client base covers a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, media and utilities sectors. He also serves as cochair of the firm's business finance and restructuring team.
Matt Barr is noted for his expertise in acting on behalf of lenders in bankruptcy matters, with additional experience representing debtors and noteholders. He offers experience in high profile issues across a range of sectors, including energy and entertainment.
"Matt is a smart, practical and business-oriented restructuring lawyer."