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Joshua A Sussberg

Joshua A Sussberg

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

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, The American Lawyer recently recognized Josh as the country's busiest Big Law partner in 2025 for company-side (debtor) Chapter 11 representations (per bankruptcydata.com) and Bloomberg Law News noted Josh is “the most ubiquitous attorney in the U.S.” Josh has a broad range of experience as counsel to companies including QVC Group, Claire’s, Eddie Bauer, Franchise Group, Marelli Holdings, Klöckner Pentaplast, 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 of Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School Board of Observers; Member, UJA-Federation of New York Bankruptcy Executive Committee; Adjunct Professor, The Wharton School; Member of the Blood Cancer United Philanthropy.

Personal

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

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Individual Editorial

Joshua Sussberg is highlighted for his experience in significant bankruptcies in the retail industry, as well as those concerning cryptocurrency.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

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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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  • Josh is one of the leaders of the restructuring bar. He has unparalleled experience and commercial instincts.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Josh is known as one of the best restructuring lawyers in the industry.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is one of the most respected bankruptcy lawyers in the country and for good reason.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Josh is absolutely excellent and works on a ton of cases. He is always reachable and shows up very well in court.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Josh is absolutely excellent and works on a ton of cases. He is always reachable and shows up very well in court.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Josh is one of the leaders of the restructuring Bar. He has unparalleled experience and commercial instincts.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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