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Gary T Holtzer

Gary T Holtzer

USA 2026

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Partner in Weil’s Restructuring Department and a member of the Firm’s Global Leadership and Strategy and Management Committees. He focuses on domestic and international restructurings, liability management transactions, crisis management, corporate governance, financings and acquisitions involving distressed situations. Lead restructuring representations include: WeWork Inc. (counsel to SoftBank Group Corp. and SoftBank Vision Fund II), Cano Health, Western Global Airlines, Conn’s, Inc. (counsel to Jefferson Capital Systems LLC), Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. (counsel to Digital Realty and Digital CR US REIT), Scandinavian Airlines, LATAM Airlines (counsel to Apollo Global Management), All Year Holdings, Katerra Inc. (counsel to the DIP lender and equity interest holder), Brooks Brothers, Skillsoft Corporation, Briggs and Stratton, Speedcast International, Ashford Trust, Halcón Resources, Johnson and Johnson, Insys Therapeutics, Fusion Connect, Catalina Marketing, Westinghouse Electric Company, Waypoint Holdings, General Growth Properties, CHC Group, GulfMark Offshore, Paragon Offshore PLC, Memorial Production Partners, Ambac Assurance, Endeavour International, and Financial Guaranty Insurance Company. Adjunct Professor, Cardozo School of Law; Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy.

Personal

Cornell University; Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Adjunct Professor at The University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

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Individual Editorial
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.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

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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 co-chair of the firm's business finance and restructuring team.

Strengths

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

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is always reassuring, always on target and always manoeuvring to enhance his client's position.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Gary can calmly explain a crisis situation to people who aren't restructuring professionals.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is always reassuring, always on target and always manoeuvring to enhance his client's position.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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