LAWYER PROFILE

Ray Schrock

USA 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

New York

12 years ranked

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA - Nationwide

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Latham & Watkins LLP

Practice Areas

Ray C. Schrock, Global Chair of the Restructuring Practice, represents clients in complex liability management transactions and sophisticated international and US restructuring matters.

Widely recognized as one of the world’s leading restructuring lawyers, ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners globally and in the United States, Ray advises top public companies, financial institutions, private equity funds, portfolio companies, and creditors on restructuring matters across multiple sectors.

Ray has led some of the world’s most novel and complex liability management transactions and complex restructurings, including those involving Sears, J.Crew, Serta Simmons Bedding, AMC Entertainment, Steward Health Systems, PG&E, Air Methods, Southeastern Grocers, Tidewater, DiTech, A&P Supermarkets, Ally Bank/ResCap, and many others.

Before joining Latham, Ray was a global management committee member and restructuring department co-chair at another global law firm.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ray Schrock wins praise from all corners of the market for his strong bankruptcy practice. He is noted for his expertise in representing debtors in significant Chapter 11 cases.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ray Schrock maintains a highly regarded bankruptcy practice. He is noted for his expertise in Chapter 11 cases, acting for debtors in industries ranging from retail to healthcare.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is at the very top of all professionals that do restructuring. He is well connected and very commercial.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Ray is among the very best restructuring attorneys on the planet. He is relentless in his pursuit of the optimal outcome for his clients. He stays calm in difficult situations and is able to put people at ease through his outstanding interpersonal skills.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Ray is the best in the business. He connects the dots between commercial and legal in a way very few lawyers are able to achieve.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
He is at the very top of all professionals that do restructuring. He is well connected and very commercial.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Ray is the best in the business. He connects the dots between commercial and legal in a way very few lawyers are able to achieve.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Ray is among the very best restructuring attorneys on the planet. He is relentless in his pursuit of the optimal outcome for his clients. He stays calm in difficult situations and is able to put people at ease through his outstanding interpersonal skills.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA