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James Ktsanes

James Ktsanes

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

James Ktsanes represents secured lenders, noteholder groups, and other creditors, as well as asset purchasers, in all aspects of out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcies, and special situations. James has extensive experience representing direct lenders in private credit matters. In addition to traditional amendments, workouts, and bankruptcies, James has advised clients in connection with:

- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) sales and strict foreclosures

- Exchange offers

- Priming credit facilities and uptier exchanges

- Liability management transactions

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Ktsanes is a talented attorney whose practice displays strength in the representation of creditors and debtors in a broad suite of sophisticated restructuring matters.

Strengths

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  • James has a really great perspective and a high level of expertise; his attention to detail and ability to negotiate is also very high.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very reasonable, practical and smart.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is an excellent blended finance lawyer.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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