Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III

Career

Rick’s leadership in corporate restructuring across diverse sectors and his experience with major energy restructurings make him a trusted advisor for complex financial and regulatory challenges.

Rick brings extensive experience in corporate restructuring and bankruptcy solutions across various economic sectors, including energy, manufacturing, gaming, health care, and retail. He represents companies in business litigation, arbitration, and regulatory disputes, particularly in oil and gas exploration, development, transportation, refining, and marketing. Rick also advises on distressed transactions, including asset acquisitions, divestitures, joint operations, and regulatory implications.

Rick represents creditors in commercial collection litigation, property litigation, enforcement of security rights, and bankruptcy litigation. Additionally, he forms or represents unsecured creditor committees in numerous reorganizations, including Seadrill Limited, Diamond Offshore, and Yuma Exploration.

Rick’s clients, ranging from major energy companies to unsecured creditor committees, appreciate his ability to help navigate complex regulatory landscapes and his dedication to achieving outcomes in their favor. They often cite his strategic foresight and comprehensive understanding of financial risks. Rick’s involvement in high-profile cases like Macondo (Deepwater Horizon) and his work with regulatory bodies such as BOEM and BSEE underscore his capability to manage intricate legal challenges.

Professional Memberships

Advisory board member, Institute for Energy Law

- Chair, Programs Committee

Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Member, Turnaround Management Association

Personal

Loyola University School of Law (JD, 1992); Tulane University (BA, Economics 1986)