LAWYER PROFILE
Michael H Torkin

Michael H Torkin

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

New York

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael is a partner and Head of U.S. Capital Solutions & Special Situations in the Linklaters’ U.S. Restructuring & Insolvency Practice.

Michael’s multidisciplinary practice includes representing companies on corporate modernization, liability management, and recapitalization and restructuring transactions, in and out of court, domestically and internationally.

Michael also routinely represents sponsors, acquirers of distressed businesses, and hedge fund and private equity fund clients in connection with a broad array of special situation investments and recapitalization transactions.

During his career, Michael has been involved in numerous cross-border restructurings involving Canada, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Israel, Africa, The Netherlands and Australia.

Michael is a member of INSOL, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Michael Torkin remains a popular choice for public and private companies seeking counsel on a range of bankruptcy issues, including Chapter 11 cases, workouts and distressed M&A.

Strengths

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  • Michael is a superstar restructuring attorney. He is highly sophisticated, creative and commercially-minded. He frequently devises creative solutions to thorny deal issues.

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