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Ross Kwasteniet

Ross Kwasteniet

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Illinois

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ross Kwasteniet’s practice is focused on the representation of distressed companies in all aspects of liability management, workout, and restructuring transactions. Ross has a great deal of experience in international and cross-border situations. Ross also has considerable experience representing both buyers and sellers of distressed assets. Representative clients include Marelli, Celsius Network Limited, Seadrill Limited and Valaris PLC.

Personal

University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001; Calvin College, B.A., World History, 1999.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Ross Kwasteniet advises clients on Chapter 11 restructurings, with experience in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He also assists clients with out-of-court restructuring mandates.
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Strengths

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  • He is at the top of his game and does an amazing job in complex and stressful bankruptcies.

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  • Ross is truly exceptional.

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  • Ross is very knowledgeable, a great negotiator and a fun person to work with.

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