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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is an impressive performer that handles a wide spectrum of restructuring matters on behalf of domestic and international clients. Well reputed for its representation of financial institutions and major corporate clients, the firm is also highly regarded for its debtor practice, with additional strength in creditor work. The group houses a deep bench of experts who demonstrate significant experience in handling distressed situations within the oil and gas, metals and mining industries, as well as the retail sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges represented First Brands Group in its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Strengths

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  • They are very commercial and see the big picture.

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  • They are creative, efficient and have a deep bench.

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  • The depth in the team is capable of bringing creativity to the most complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gary T Holtzer
    Gary T Holtzer

    Gary T Holtzer

    Gary Holtzer acts for debtors and their subsidiaries in Chapter 11 proceedings, with recent experience in industries including pharmaceuticals. He has notable skill in handling matters with cross-border elements.

    • Gary can calmly explain a crisis situation to people who aren't restructuring professionals.

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    • He is always reassuring, always on target and always manoeuvring to enhance his client's position.

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  • Matt Barr
    Matt Barr

    Matt Barr

    Matt Barr is highly respected for his practice acting for clients, including debtors, lenders and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and related transactions.

    • He knows his peers extremely well, which has been helpful in several instances.

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  • Jeffrey D Saferstein
    Jeffrey D Saferstein

    Jeffrey D Saferstein

    Jeffrey Saferstein maintains a wide-ranging practice, including Chapter 11 proceedings and bankruptcy-related transactions. He offers substantial experience acting for debtors and creditors.

    • The service levels are great. He is always available and ready to engage.

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  • Sunny Singh
    Sunny Singh

    Sunny Singh

    Sunny Singh is well regarded for his growing bankruptcy practice. He represents debtors in complex Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

    • Sunny is extremely responsive, insightful and collaborative.

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    • He has a good, calm style for clients in moments of distress. He is hard-working, pragmatic and he just gets on with it.

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  • Ronit Berkovich
    Ronit Berkovich

    Ronit Berkovich

    Ronit Berkovich represents debtor and creditor clients across a broad swathe of restructuring issues. Recent experience includes advising clients in the healthcare, media and cryptocurrency spaces.

    • Ronit brings amazing talent, dedication and fortitude to all her cases. She is thoughtful, intuitive, practical and one of the hardest working professionals in the business.

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  • Kelly DiBlasi
    Kelly DiBlasi

    Kelly DiBlasi

    Kelly DiBlasi is recognized for her established practice representing clients in complex, cross-border bankruptcy matters.

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