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Richard J Cooper

Richard J Cooper

Latin America 2026

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Richard J. Cooper is one of the preeminent cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers in the United States and is the recognized leader in cross-border and sovereign restructurings involving companies and countries in Latin America and other emerging markets. His practice focuses on domestic and international corporate, municipal, and sovereign restructurings. Rich is known for his innovative work on behalf of corporate debtors, state-owned entities, governments and institutional investors, creditor committees, and other notable clients in connection with in and out-of-court insolvency proceedings and complex financings, including rescue financings. He has advised clients involved in some of the most prominent and noteworthy restructurings in the United States and other markets over the last two decades.

Career

Rich became a partner in 1995. J.D., Columbia Law School, M.Sc., University of London, London School of Economics and Political Science; B.A., Duke University.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bar in New York

Bretton Woods Sovereign Debt Working Group

IIF Principles Consultative Group

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Chambers Latin America

Banking & Finance - International Counsel

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Individual Editorial

Top-tier New York-based practitioner Richard Cooper enjoys a remarkable reputation for his work on innovative banking and finance matters, including restructuring mandates. The experienced practitioner boasts a solid track record acting on Latin American finance transactions, most notably those involving the Mexican market.

Strengths

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  • Richard Cooper is a tremendous attorney, the pre-eminent choice and my go-to counsel for any complex cross-border restructuring matters, particularly in Latin America.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
  • Richard Cooper leads transactions impeccably, demonstrating his knowledge of complex matters.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

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