LAWYER PROFILE
Sean O'Neal

Sean O'Neal

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Sean A. O’Neal has over 25 years of experience handling debtor and creditor side work, both in and out-of-court, with a focus on negotiating and documenting transactions and advising on litigation strategies. He is regularly sought out for his experience on complex corporate restructurings and his leading expertise in corporate governance, prenegotiated and prepackaged bankruptcies, out-of-court restructurings, liability management transactions, debtor-in-possession financing and exit financing. Sean also works with investors in purchasing assets from, or making investments in, distressed companies. His industry focus includes crypto, financial products, real estate, retail, commodities and power industries, among others.

In addition, Sean is active in the community, serving on the board of directors of Brooklyn Community and Housing Services, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and the Prospect Park Alliance.

In addition, Sean is active in the community, serving on the board of directors of Brooklyn Community and Housing Services and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

Career

Partner, 2009. J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Tulane University School of Law (2000); B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana (1991).

Professional Memberships

Member, New York, First Circuit, Second Circuit, and Supreme Court Bars

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sean O'Neal handles bankruptcy matters both in and out of court, with recent experience acting for clients from the pharmaceuticals, hospitality and finance sectors.

Strengths

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  • He is incredibly efficient at not just assessing the legal situation, but understanding client needs and delivering high quality advice. He is super strategic.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sean is a tremendously skilled deal-maker.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sean did a wonderful job navigating a messy process and establishing trust across a broad group of parties that had competing interests.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Northern

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District of Columbia

New York

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