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Joshua A Sussberg

Joshua A Sussberg

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA

7 years ranked

About

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Josh Sussberg is a member of Kirkland & Ellis’ Executive Committee and is a partner in the Restructuring Group. Part of the largest debtor-side practice in the country, Josh has a broad range of experience as counsel to companies including Global Clean Energy Holdings, SunPower, Envision Healthcare, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cineworld, JOANN, Rite Aid, Genesis Care, Zips Car Wash, David’s Bridal, Careismatic Brands, Express, Liberated Brands, Avaya, Altera Infrastructure, Invitae, Sientra, Celsius Network, Voyager Digital Holdings, BlockFi, Washington Prime Group, J. C. Penney Company, Macy’s, Tailored Brands, California Pizza Kitchen, McDermott International, Belk, Katerra, Form Technologies, HighPoint Resources, Frontera Generation, FTS International, Denbury Resources, Mood Media Corporation, AllSaints, Pier 1 and Acosta.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy; Member, UJA-Federation of New York Bankruptcy Executive Committee; Adjunct Professor, The Wharton School and Syracuse University.

Personal

Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2003; Syracuse University, B.S., 2000.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

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Individual Editorial
Joshua Sussberg is known for his skilled handling of high profile bankruptcy proceedings. He routinely advises on Chapter 11 proceedings and offers notable expertise in acting for clients in the retail sector.

Strengths

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  • Joshua is really spectacular. He's a good leader and very creative.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
  • He's an incredibly talented adviser in large complex restructurings.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide

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