Ranking tables
USA Illinois Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Chad Husnick Kirkland & Ellis6 Years Ranked
- Christopher L Dickerson Paul Hastings LLP12 Years Ranked
- David R Seligman Kirkland & Ellis17 Years Ranked
- Douglas J Lipke Vedder Price PC18 Years Ranked
- Felicia G Perlman McDermott Will & Emery LLP13 Years Ranked
- George N Panagakis Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates19 Years Ranked
- Jeff J Marwil Proskauer Rose LLP16 Years Ranked
- Michael Messersmith Arnold & Porter10 Years Ranked
- Patrick J Nash, Jr Kirkland & Ellis10 Years Ranked
- Paul V. Possinger Proskauer Rose LLP10 Years Ranked
- Randall Klein Goldberg Kohn Ltd18 Years Ranked
- Richard A Chesley DLA Piper LLP (US)15 Years Ranked
- Robert M Fishman Cozen O'Connor17 Years Ranked
- Ron E Meisler Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates10 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Brian L Shaw Cozen O'Connor6 Years Ranked
- Caroline Reckler Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- David M Neff Perkins Coie LLP16 Years Ranked
- Howard Adelman Adelman & Gettleman Ltd20 Years Ranked
- John K Lyons DLA Piper LLP (US)14 Years Ranked
- Mark A Berkoff Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP18 Years Ranked
- Matt Murphy Paul Hastings LLP7 Years Ranked
- Matthew A Clemente Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael M Eidelman Vedder Price PC14 Years Ranked
- Michael Solow Arnold & Porter20 Years Ranked
- Peter A. Siddiqui Katten7 Years Ranked
- William J. Barrett Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP10 Years Ranked
- Bojan Guzina
- Jill Nicholson
- Vincent Lazar
Band 4
- Adam C Paul Mayer Brown LLP3 Years Ranked
- Adam Silverman Adelman & Gettleman Ltd1 Years Ranked
- Brad B Erens Jones Day14 Years Ranked
- Chad H Gettleman Adelman & Gettleman Ltd17 Years Ranked
- D Tyler Nurnberg Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
- Dan McGuire Winston & Strawn LLP3 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Vandesteeg Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC1 Years Ranked
- Harold D. Israel Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC4 Years Ranked
- James Mazza Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Downs Goldberg Kohn Ltd13 Years Ranked
- John R. Weiss Duane Morris LLP8 Years Ranked
- Louis S. Chiappetta Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
- Mark Fisher ArentFox Schiff LLP10 Years Ranked
- Peter J Roberts Cozen O'Connor1 Years Ranked
- Robert E Richards Dentons8 Years Ranked
- Ross Kwasteniet Kirkland & Ellis5 Years Ranked
- Thomas S Kiriakos Mayer Brown LLP19 Years Ranked
- David Agay
- Harold L Kaplan
- Jason DeJonker
- Jerry Switzer
- Kenneth Ottaviano
- Marc Carmel
- Melissa M. Root
- Michael Small
- Nicholas Miller
- Peter P. Knight
- Shelly DeRousse
Up and Coming
- Alexandra Schwarzman Kirkland & Ellis2 Years Ranked
- Bradley T Giordano McDermott Will & Emery LLP1 Years Ranked
- Brian Lohan Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- Eric Walker Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Matthew Warren King & Spalding LLP3 Years Ranked
- Seth Kleinman Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
- Angela Allen
- Mark L Radtke
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Kirkland & EllisBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedA global leader in the field of bankruptcy and restructuring, and widely acknowledged as the preeminent practice for debtor representation in Illinois. Frequently takes the lead on the largest filings both nationally and globally. Expertise cuts across sectors, including financial services, telecom, energy and resources. Also noted for its representation of creditor-side clients.
Band 2
2 Latham & Watkins LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedHugely-respected insolvency team, noted for its outstanding representation of creditor and debtor-side clients in the full range of bankruptcy work. Continuing strength in out-of-court restructurings, high-value Chapter 11 cases and cross-border bankruptcies. Also noted for its handling of matters such as distressed M&A and prepackaged bankruptcies.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedA powerhouse in the Illinois bankruptcy space, recognized for its representation of companies, creditors and investors in connection with restructurings and reorganizations. Offers a strong track record in matters with a cross-border component. Particularly prominent in matters pertaining to the oil and gas industry.
Band 3
3 Arnold & PorterBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedStrong bankruptcy and restructuring group with a focus on creditors' rights. Offers a broad range of expertise including syndicated loan restructurings, distressed M&A and debtor representation. Active across a range of sectors, including media and renewable energy.3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Bankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedRespected Chicago team noted for its work on large cross-border bankruptcies. Particular strength in the representation of funds as investors in and purchasers of distressed companies, while also noted for its debtor-side representations in Chapter 11 bankruptcies.3 Goldberg Kohn LtdBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedWins recognition for its representation of creditor-side clients in midmarket bankruptcies and restructurings. Additional strength in the commercial finance space, while also impressing in bankruptcy litigation. Regularly acts for financial institutions and private equity firms as administrative agents.3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedWell-regarded business reorganization and financial restructuring group, noted for its handling of matters across the USA. Particularly recommended for matters pertaining to the healthcare space, while also offering experience with bankruptcies in the energy sector.3 Paul Hastings LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedA strong presence in the Chicago bankruptcy space, with significant strength in both debtor and creditor-side representation. Acts for a varied roster of clients including lenders and natural resources companies. Further experience in distressed M&A.3 Proskauer Rose LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedHandles bankruptcies and restructurings across a broad swath of industries, notably handling a number of high-value Chapter 11 cases on behalf of debtor-side clients. Niche expertise in advising private equity firms on the bankruptcies of portfolio companies and additional strength in bankruptcy litigation. Also noted for its handling of distressed M&A. Experienced counsel to creditors' committees.3 Sidley Austin LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedA well-respected practice in the Illinois bankruptcy market. Particularly noted for its representation of debtor clients, handling the full range of in-court and out-of-court restructurings and recapitalizations. Excels in cross-border matters thanks to the support of the firm's strong international network. Also active in distressed M&A.3 Vedder Price PCBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedNoted for its handling of a broad range of matters including debtor-in-possession financing, Section 363 sales and creditor representation in Chapter 11 matters and out-of-court workouts. Enjoys a strong reputation for restructurings in the aviation finance space and boasts lawyers with experience in acting as court-appointed receivers.
Band 4
4 Adelman & Gettleman LtdBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedCompact boutique recognized for its strength in all aspects of bankruptcy law. Represents both creditors and debtors in Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts and distressed asset sales, among other matters. Also active in bankruptcy courts in Indiana and Wisconsin, in addition to its Illinois presence.4 Cozen O'ConnorBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedHouses practitioners who are experienced in handling a range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Expertise covers workouts and bankruptcy-related litigation. Works with numerous clients, including debtors and creditors.4 KattenBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedNoted for its representation of lenders, indenture trustees, debtors and other parties in connection with insolvencies and restructurings, while also providing advice on the sale of distressed assets. Strong experience in sectors such as renewable energy, real estate and healthcare.4 Mayer Brown LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedMaintains its position in the Illinois market with a respected creditor-side offering focusing on the representation of senior secured lenders in restructurings and bankruptcy, while also impressing in its representation of clients in the purchase of distressed assets. Other areas of strength include bankruptcy litigation, such as the prosecution and defense of fraudulent transfer cases. Acts for a number of high-profile financial institutions.4 McDermott Will & Emery LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedWide-ranging practice offering both debtor and creditor representation. Acts for an impressive roster of financial institutions, including investment managers, multinational banks and bond insurers. Brings to bear notable industry expertise in areas such as healthcare, handling large-scale restructurings involving complex regulatory issues.4 Perkins Coie LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedParticularly recognized for its strength in the hotel bankruptcy space, routinely representing both creditors and debtors in the sector's highest profile bankruptcies and workouts. Clients include hotel owners, asset-based lenders and trade creditors. Also active in a broad range of other industries, including home-building, retail and healthcare. Areas of strength include advising on Chapter 7 trustee matters.
Band 5
5 DentonsBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedHandles all aspects of bankruptcy law, including Chapter 11 reorganizations, workouts and restructurings. Also offers strength in asbestos bankruptcies and transactional work. A huge international footprint lends the team the capacity to handle cross-border work. Counts technology companies on its client roster.5 Levenfeld Pearlstein LLCBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedLevenfeld Pearlstein is noted for its strong restructuring practice. The firm's attorneys handle a wide range of matters, including workouts, reorganizations and financing transactions. They act for both debtors and creditors.5 Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedNoted for its representation of all interested parties in large bankruptcies and restructurings throughout the USA. Particularly recommended for its work with business owners in Chapter 11 reorganizations. Further strength lies in out-of-court workouts and distressed M&A. Clients include trustees, debtors, secured creditors, equity holders, bondholders and both ad hoc and official creditors' committees.5 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedNoted for committee-side representation including unsecured creditors, receivers and trustees. Also experienced in representing debtors. Active for clients in bankruptcy matters nationwide, with particular strength in Chapter 11 cases.5 White & Case LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWhite & Case maintains a strong reputation for its experience in the bankruptcy arena. The team handles complex restructurings, regularly representing debtors, creditors and distressed investors. The firm is often sought out for its expertise in high-value Chapter 11 proceedings.