Band 2
Provided by Sam Newman
SAM NEWMAN represents companies and their owners in Chapter 11 cases—serving as debtor’s counsel for the Chapter 11 cases of ICON Aircraft, Inc.; Impel Pharmaceuticals; Tricida, Inc. (2023 Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year); and Wave Computing, Inc. (Information Technology Deal of the Year). He also represents clients in out-of-court restructurings—serving as lead counsel for Ventec Life Systems in its sale to ReactHealth (2022 Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year). Mr. Newman also advises technology, healthcare/life-sciences, real estate, and hospitality clients in a wide variety of transactions involving distressed assets. ”). Sam is also a member of the firm’s Chambers-ranked Automotive and Mobility Leadership Committee, which is composed of lawyers from around the world in various practice areas dedicated to driving the firm’s growth in the automotive and mobility sector. He has been recognized in Chambers USA for Bankruptcy/Restructuring in California (2009–2024), with clients indicating “he is extremely creative and consensus-oriented. He helps create a path to resolving complex issues quickly” (2021) and is “a class act and very smart” (2022). In 2023, Sam was named a fellow by the American College of Bankruptcy and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Sam Newman is so knowledgeable and focused on client service and delivering results in a way that is constructive and thoughtful.
Samuel Newman is a very well known name in the restructuring area.
Samuel is very competent and has a very good demeanor with boards. He knows how to delegate appropriately and has expertise in and around the facts of the law.
Sam is a very competent company side lawyer.
Sam Newman is so knowledgeable and focused on client service and delivering results in a way that is constructive and thoughtful.
Samuel Newman is a very well known name in the restructuring area.
Samuel is very competent and has a very good demeanor with boards. He knows how to delegate appropriately and has expertise in and around the facts of the law.
Sam is a very competent company side lawyer.