Ranking tables
USA California Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Jones Day 13 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP
- Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 4
- BakerHostetler LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Dentons 4 Years Ranked
- Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Katten 9 Years Ranked
- Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 16 Years Ranked
Band 5
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Paul Hastings LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Robins Kaplan LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Felderstein Fitzgerald Willoughby Pascuzzi & Rios LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Bruce S Bennett Jones Day18 Years Ranked
- Debra Grassgreen Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP9 Years Ranked
- Isaac M Pachulski Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Krause Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey N Pomerantz Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP14 Years Ranked
- Mark Shinderman Milbank LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael L Tuchin KTBS Law LLP f/k/a Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP20 Years Ranked
- Richard M Pachulski Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 2
- James Stang Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey E Bjork Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey H. Davidson Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Hagle Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
- Justin Rawlins Paul Hastings LLP9 Years Ranked
- Richard L Wynne Hogan Lovells US LLP17 Years Ranked
- Robert Klyman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Van C Durrer II Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates15 Years Ranked
- Eric Winston
- Jeffrey M Reisner
- K John Shaffer
- Peter J Benvenutti
- Ron Bender
- Thomas R Kreller
- Thomas Walper
- Tobias Keller
Band 3
- Aram Ordubegian ArentFox Schiff LLP7 Years Ranked
- Bennett L Spiegel Hogan Lovells US LLP11 Years Ranked
- Brian L. Davidoff Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP8 Years Ranked
- Cecily A Dumas BakerHostetler LLP6 Years Ranked
- Craig A Barbarosh Katten12 Years Ranked
- David Simonds Hogan Lovells US LLP9 Years Ranked
- Eric E Sagerman BakerHostetler LLP15 Years Ranked
- Frank Merola Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Gregory A Bray Milbank LLP15 Years Ranked
- James O Johnston Jones Day14 Years Ranked
- Ori Katz Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Samuel A Newman Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
- Samuel Maizel Dentons8 Years Ranked
- Ted Dillman Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Thomas E Patterson KTBS Law LLP f/k/a Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP19 Years Ranked
- Cynthia M Cohen
- Eve H Karasik
- Randye Soref
- Seth Goldman
Band 4
- David Fidler KTBS Law LLP f/k/a Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP2 Years Ranked
- David M Stern KTBS Law LLP f/k/a Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP2 Years Ranked
- Howard Steinberg Greenberg Traurig, LLP15 Years Ranked
- Ira D Kharasch Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Krieger Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jennifer L Nassiri Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kimberly Posin Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Sweet Fox Rothschild LLP1 Years Ranked
- Sara L Chenetz Perkins Coie LLP9 Years Ranked
- William B Freeman Katten14 Years Ranked
- Ashley M McDow
- David B Golubchik
- David B Shemano
- David L Neale
- Jane Kim
- Marc S Cohen
- Paul Pascuzzi
- Robbin Itkin
- Scott F Gautier
- Sharon Z. Weiss
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 KTBS Law LLP f/k/a Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedStandout boutique with exceptional expertise in a range of reorganizations, transactions and bankruptcies, including appellate matters. Proficient at litigating contentious cases, with strength in Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies. Features an outstanding team of attorneys with deep experience in the area. Houses significant capabilities in the retail sector, frequently serving as debtor or purchaser counsel in several of the sector's major national filings. Also acts for investors and entities in the entertainment sector.1 Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMaintains a leading market presence, offering debtors, creditors' committees and trustees comprehensive bankruptcy and restructuring advice. Possesses extensive knowledge in areas such as cross-border insolvency, distressed debt investment and M&A for clients in diverse industries including technology, healthcare and retail. Demonstrates notable proficiency representing clients in both out-of-court and in-court proceedings, including expertise in contentious matters such as complex avoidance actions and claim litigation. Equally capable of advising individuals, small businesses and large multinational corporations.
Band 2
2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedStrong full-service firm with expertise covering all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring, including out-of-court agreements and distressed financing. Boasts a considerable cross-border offering, assisting multinational clients with complex issues, in addition to featuring prowess in debt restructurings and workouts in the real estate sector. Further strength in bankruptcy-related litigation, with considerable experience acting in defense of boards of directors concerning breach of fiduciary duty and other claims. Further noted for handling high-profile matters involving the energy and retail sectors.2 Hogan Lovells US LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAccomplished team acting for an array of clients from debtors and purchasers to creditors and committees. Adept at acting for companies in the financial, retail and healthcare spheres. Expertise includes Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.2 Latham & Watkins LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedHigh-quality bankruptcy and restructuring practice with notable expertise in representing clients on both the creditor and debtor sides. Boasts considerable experience acting on Chapter 15 cases and is also proficient at handling out-of-court workouts and prepackaged bankruptcies. Able to draw on the firm's full-service platform and extensive network of experts when advising on complementary areas such as tax and corporate finance. Exhibits additional strength in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction arena.2 Milbank LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedExcellent insolvency group that undertakes varied Chapter 11 cases on behalf of a broad client base including financial institutions, debtors and hedge funds. Frequently engaged in out-of-court restructurings both domestically and worldwide. Proficient in advisory work concerning insolvencies across an array of industries, with notable experience in oil and gas, media and financial services, among others.
Band 3
3 Jones DayBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedRegularly handles high-profile Chapter 11 bankruptcies and reorganizations, utilizing the firm's extensive network of offices and nationwide capabilities. Possesses expertise in pension and retiree legacy issues, and frequently advises on mass tort and asbestos restructurings. Also has deep experience in transactional matters including distressed M&A as well as offering notable capabilities in financial distress litigation. An enviable client list includes distressed municipalities and national companies, private equity firms and financial institutions.3 Sidley Austin LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedExcellent group that acts on significant bankruptcy and restructuring cases for a wide range of domestic and international clients. Works regularly on creditor and company-side representations in addition to advising asset purchasers. Noted expertise advising clients on mass tort claims and restructurings across specialized industries such as transportation, energy and manufacturing. Counts a number of household names in the financial sector among its clients.
Band 4
4 BakerHostetler LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWell-regarded bankruptcy practice with substantial experience advising creditors, debtors and trustees. Regularly handles restructurings and workouts as well as litigation. Active across a range of sectors, including energy, technology and financial services.4 DentonsBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRespected practice particularly noted for its expert handling of bankruptcy matters in the healthcare sector. Offers broad expertise spanning Chapter 11 and Chapter 9 proceedings. Additionally well placed to advise on out-of-court workouts and bankruptcy litigation.4 Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedStrong California firm with a broad bankruptcy practice. Experienced in acting for clients in matters spanning involuntary bankruptcy cases to asset purchases. Expertise also includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation.4 KattenBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedStrong creditor-side practice that particularly stands out for its representation of financial institutions as lenders and administrative agents. Also offers accomplished counsel in relation to the acquisition and disposition of distressed assets. Further noted for representation of third-party bidders in bankruptcy sales. Sought after for its strength in contentious situations, frequently acting for indenture trustees and creditor clients in bankruptcy-related litigation.4 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedWell-regarded bankruptcy group, counting a number of household names among its clients. Frequently acts on Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, as well as litigation and asset purchases relating to bankruptcy. Notable experience advising clients in the retail, media and technology sectors, among others.4 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedBoasts a proven track record in Chapter 11 cases, representing creditors as well as creditors' committees, with clients including major financial institutions. Also regularly engaged in debtor-side representation, guiding companies through complex restructurings and litigation. Draws on the firm's full-service platform to support clients in insolvency-related issues involving ERISA, intellectual property and tax, among others. Additionally offers able counsel to Chapter 7 trustees.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedFeatures a strong track record acting on restructuring matters, covering recapitalizations and prepackaged bankruptcies as well as distressed asset acquisitions and dispositions. Regularly represents significant clients in industries such as financial services, retail and technology. Draws on the firm's national platform and interdepartmental strength when advising clients on restructuring-related regulatory, tax and capital markets issues.
Band 5
5 O'Melveny & Myers LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedAdept group that offers clients a broad spectrum of capabilities on significant and complex restructuring and bankruptcy cases. Undertakes representations on behalf of both creditors and debtors. Possesses notable sector strength in energy and natural resources, in addition to demonstrating skill in handling retail sector-specific issues. Further areas of expertise include debtor-in-possession financing and distressed M&A.5 Paul Hastings LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRecently established team with notable capabilities in all manner of bankruptcy mandates, including Chapter 11 proceedings and workouts. Acts for a range of clients, including large financial institutions and companies from the telecommunications and aviation sectors.5 Robins Kaplan LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedCompact restructuring and business bankruptcy team with wide-reaching sector expertise in industries including technology, real estate and retail. Adroit at handling a broad spectrum of bankruptcy litigation as well as transactions and out-of-court workouts. A varied client list includes national Chapter 11 creditors and debtors, Chapter 7 trustees and liquidating trusts. Also experienced in advising entities in the entertainment and education sectors.- Felderstein Fitzgerald Willoughby Pascuzzi & Rios LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5