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Spencer Winters

Spencer Winters

USA 2026

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About

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Spencer A. Winters is a restructuring partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Spencer's practice focuses on liability management transactions and out-of-court and in-court restructurings of all types. Spencer represents companies, creditors, buyers and other stakeholders in a variety of restructuring transactions across industries, including automotive, consumer, healthcare, energy, and retail. He also has extensive experience advising companies and boards of directors regarding governance and fiduciary duty considerations in distressed situations. His clients have included numerous multinational companies facing complex cross-border and multijurisdictional issues.

Personal

University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013; University of Colorado at Boulder, B.S.B.A., Finance, with distinction, 2010.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Spencer Winters maintains a fast-growing practice that demonstrates strength in in- and out-of-court restructurings and liability management matters.

Strengths

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  • His substantive knowledge and ability to deal with all the parties is fantastic.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Spencer is a brilliant attorney; he is super confident, understands the issues and is an excellent orator.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very effective and very very sharp in terms of his knowledge of the law.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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