LAWYER PROFILE

Paul M Basta

Global 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Attorney bio can be found here:

https://www.paulweiss.com/professionals/partners-and-counsel/paul-m-basta

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Paul Basta is cochair of the firm's restructuring department. He continues to be a popular choice for high profile bankruptcy matters. He represents a range of clients, including debtors, lenders and boards of directors. He is adept at handling Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as bankruptcy-related acquisitions.

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Strengths

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Paul is one of the top restructuring lawyers in the United States today.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
Paul always seems to come up with creative and elegant solutions to problems.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
Paul was very active and available all of the time.
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Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (59)

Africa-wide

Tom Levine
TMT
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Belgium

Richard Pepper
Competition: EU
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Canada

Adam Givertz
Corporate/M&A
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Christopher J Cummings
Corporate/M&A
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China

Judie Ng Shortell
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
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John E (Jack) Lange
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
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Judie Ng Shortell
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
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