LAWYER PROFILE
Sean Scott

Sean Scott

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Sean Scott primarily counsels banks, private credit funds and other institutions in their roles as agents and lenders in connection with complex US and cross-border workouts and restructurings.

Sean also frequently counsels corporate clients seeking to acquire or sell assets in distressed scenarios including in Section 363 sales as part of the bankruptcy process. Sean also regularly advises lending and investor clients on front-end structuring considerations in the areas of fund finance, securitization and trade receivables financing.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Sean Scott is an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who is renowned for his ability to advise lenders on a range of issues. He has notable experience of advising clients on out-of-court restructurings, as well as in-court bankruptcy proceedings.

Strengths

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  • He is brilliant; a real problem solver that can handle high-end finance and restructurings.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sean delivers the right solutions of varying complexity to his clients and is always professional, thoughtful and clear in his advice.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sean exhibits legal, strategic and commercial integrity and excels in all aspects of the restructuring process, both in court and out.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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