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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA


What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr offers a talented group of restructuring attorneys with extensive experience in handling debtor-side engagements. It undertakes a broad range of Chapter 11 representations, and is a popular choice for parties to distressed investments. It is also noted for its creditor-side expertise, acting for financial institutions and private equity funds in courtroom and out-of-court proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher served as lead counsel to NanoString Technologies in connection with all aspects of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Strengths

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  • They have a good quality of lawyers throughout their teams, they're very responsive and they do good work.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentGlobal
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher's resources were deeply experienced in every issue that arose.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersMatthew A Feldman
    Eminent PractitionersMatthew A Feldman

    Matthew A Feldman

    Matthew Feldman is cochair of the firm. He regularly handles Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A, and has recent experience acting for clients in the retail and energy sectors.
    • He's an outstanding lawyer.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Brett H Miller
    Band 2Brett H Miller

    Brett H Miller

    Brett Miller is recognized for his expertise acting on behalf of noteholders in Chapter 11 cases, with experience across the energy, retail, aviation and manufacturing sectors.
    • Brett was incredibly well-organized and very experienced.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentGlobal
    • Brett is smart, capable and a very good leader.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentGlobal

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