Ranking tables
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
BakerHostetler LLP 5 Years Ranked
Dentons 7 Years Ranked
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 20 Years Ranked
Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP 11 Years Ranked
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 13 Years Ranked
Paul Hastings LLP 6 Years Ranked
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP 12 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 20 Years Ranked- Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Debra Grassgreen Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP13 Years Ranked
Isaac M Pachulski Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP23 Years Ranked
James Stang Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP10 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Bjork Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Krause Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
Jeffrey N Pomerantz Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP18 Years Ranked
Justin Rawlins Paul Hastings LLP13 Years Ranked- Richard L Wynne Hogan Lovells US LLP20 Years Ranked
Richard M Pachulski Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP23 Years Ranked
Tobias Keller Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP18 Years Ranked
Van C Durrer II Dentons US LLP19 Years Ranked- Michael L TuchinKTBS Law LLP
Band 2
Aram Ordubegian ArentFox Schiff LLP10 Years Ranked
David Simonds Hogan Lovells US LLP13 Years Ranked- Eric Winston Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP13 Years Ranked
Frank Merola Paul Hastings LLP7 Years Ranked
Jeffrey H. Davidson Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP19 Years Ranked
Jeffrey M Reisner Steptoe LLP20 Years Ranked- K John Shaffer Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP11 Years Ranked
Kimberly Posin Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Ori Katz Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP13 Years Ranked
Robert Klyman DLA Piper LLP (US)22 Years Ranked
Samuel A Newman Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
Samuel Maizel Dentons11 Years Ranked
Seth Goldman Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP6 Years Ranked
Thomas Walper Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP14 Years Ranked- Ron BenderLevene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP
Band 3
Brian L. Davidoff Greenberg Glusker LLP12 Years Ranked
Eric E Sagerman BakerHostetler LLP19 Years Ranked
Erin Brady Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
Jane Kim Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP5 Years Ranked
Randye Soref Polsinelli PC15 Years Ranked
Sara L Chenetz Perkins Coie LLP12 Years Ranked
Sharon Z. Weiss Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP14 Years Ranked- Steve Warren O'Melveny & Myers LLP10 Years Ranked
Tania Moyron Dentons5 Years Ranked
Ted Dillman Latham & Watkins LLP9 Years Ranked- David M SternKTBS Law LLP
- Eve H KarasikLevene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP
- Thomas E PattersonKTBS Law LLP
Band 4
Amir Gamliel Perkins Coie LLP3 Years Ranked
David Richardson BakerHostetler LLP1 Years Ranked- Elissa Miller Greenspoon Marder LLP1 Years Ranked
Genevieve Weiner Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked- Howard M Ehrenberg Greenspoon Marder LLP1 Years Ranked
Howard Steinberg Greenberg Traurig, LLP19 Years Ranked
Ira D Kharasch Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP8 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Garfinkle Buchalter, A Professional Corporation2 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Krieger Greenberg Glusker LLP4 Years Ranked
Jennifer L Nassiri Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP10 Years Ranked
Jonathan Shenson Greenberg Glusker LLP5 Years Ranked
Joseph Welch Blank Rome LLP1 Years Ranked
Joshua D Morse Pillsbury1 Years Ranked
Marc S Cohen Loeb & Loeb LLP20 Years Ranked
Michael B Lubic K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
Michael Sweet Fox Rothschild4 Years Ranked
Robert A Julian BakerHostetler LLP2 Years Ranked
Ron Oliner Duane Morris LLP9 Years Ranked
Scott F Gautier Faegre Drinker19 Years Ranked- Shirley Cho Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP3 Years Ranked
William B Freeman Katten18 Years Ranked- Cynthia M CohenBrown White & Osborn LLP
- David B GolubchikLevene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP
- David B ShemanoShemanoLaw
- David FidlerKTBS Law LLP
- Paul PascuzziFelderstein Fitzgerald Willoughby Pascuzzi & Rios LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones maintains a market-leading 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 in 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 Hogan Lovells US LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedHogan Lovells has an accomplished team that acts 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/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedLatham & Watkins has a high-quality bankruptcy and restructuring practice with notable expertise in representing clients on both the creditor and debtor sides. Boasts considerable experience in acting on Chapter 11 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.
Band 3
3 BakerHostetler LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBakerHostetler has a well-regarded bankruptcy practice with substantial experience in 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.3 DentonsBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDentons is a respected practice, particularly noted for its expert handling of bankruptcy matters in the healthcare sector. Offers broad expertise spanning Chapter 11 and Chapter 9 proceedings. Also well placed to advise on out-of-court workouts and bankruptcy litigation.3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a strong 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 of 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.3 Keller Benvenutti Kim LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedKeller Benvenutti Kim is a highly regarded bankruptcy boutique that offers strong representation in Chapter 11 matters, acting for private equity investors, creditors' committees and debtors. Active in a broad spectrum of areas, including hospitality, healthcare, construction and retail. Possesses a depth of knowledge across a variety of in-court and out-of-court proceedings, including insolvency-related litigation, cross-border restructurings and distressed M&A.3 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedMunger, Tolles & Olson has a well-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 in advising clients in the retail, media and technology sectors, among others.3 Paul Hastings LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedPaul Hastings has a recently 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.3 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan offers high-quality representation in bankruptcy litigation, both domestically and internationally. Advises major stakeholders, including creditors' committees, liquidation trusts and acquiring hedge funds, on contentious cases, as well as out-of-court restructurings and workouts. Frequently engaged as special and conflicts counsel to handle complex and cutting-edge bankruptcy litigation in national Chapter 11 cases. Often advises on proceedings involving the real estate, energy and natural resources sectors.3 Sidley Austin LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedSidley Austin has an excellent 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 in 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 Greenberg Glusker LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedGreenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger is a strong California firm with a broad bankruptcy practice. Experienced in acting for clients in matters ranging from involuntary bankruptcy cases to asset purchases. Expertise also includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings, in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation.
4 Jones DayBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedJones Day regularly handles high-profile Chapter 11 bankruptcies and reorganizations, utilizing the firm's extensive network of offices and nationwide capabilities. 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.
4 Milbank LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedMilbank has an excellent 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.
4 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton boasts 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.
Band 5
5 DLA Piper LLP (US)Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper is a key player in the California bankruptcy space. The firm leverages its global reach to effectively support clients on complex restructurings and distressed transactions, often involving cross-border elements. The team advises a wide range of clients, including both debtors and creditors, with industry expertise spanning life sciences, retail, and financial services.
5 Fox RothschildBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedFox Rothschild is noted for its expert representation of creditors in bankruptcy matters. The team is adept at handling restructuring proceedings, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases. Expertise spans the health, transportation, fitness and construction sectors.
5 KattenBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedKatten has a strong creditor-side practice that stands out particularly 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 its 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.
5 O'Melveny & Myers LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers has an adept 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 skill in handling transport sector-specific issues. Further areas of expertise include debtor-in-possession financing and distressed M&A.
5 Perkins Coie LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPerkins Coie represents a broad client base, including debtors, lenders, unofficial committees and trustees, in regional and national bankruptcy proceedings. The team exhibits industry expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and media and entertainment, among others.