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Global USA Bankruptcy/Restructuring

The focus is on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring and the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganized or go into liquidation. Also, especially in the current economic environment, the chapter includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors` committees, bondholders, insurers, directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to transactional work, bankruptcy also covers any related litigation, such as disputes between such parties in connection with distressed companies and Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 processes.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Corinne Ball
    Corinne Ball Jones Day
  2. Donald S Bernstein
    Donald S Bernstein Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
  3. James HM SprayregenKirkland & Ellis
  4. Kenneth N KleeKTBS Law LLP
  5. Thomas Moers MayerKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
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Band 2
  1. Andrew Rosenberg
    Andrew Rosenberg Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
  2. James L Bromley Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
  3. Kristopher M Hansen Paul Hastings LLP
  4. Matt Barr
    Matt Barr Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
  5. Matthew A Feldman
    Matthew A Feldman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
  6. Michael S Stamer
    Michael S Stamer Akin
  7. Thomas Lauria
    Thomas Lauria White & Case LLP
  8. George A DavisLatham & Watkins LLP
  9. Michael L TuchinKTBS Law LLP
  10. Richard G MasonWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
  11. Robert J StarkBrown Rudnick LLP
  12. Scott K CharlesWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Corinne Ball
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    Corinne Ball
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Senior Statespeople |
    Corinne Ball is highly regarded in the market for her wealth of expertise in complex restructurings. She has notable experience acting for clients on bankruptcy matters arising from significant litigation.
  2. Donald S Bernstein
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    Donald S Bernstein
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Senior Statespeople |
    Donald Bernstein is a distinguished practitioner noted for his expertise acting on behalf of both debtors and bondholders on various bankruptcy matters. He also serves as chair of the firm's restructuring group.
  3. James HM Sprayregen
    Kirkland & Ellis | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Senior Statespeople
  4. Kenneth N Klee
    KTBS Law LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Senior Statespeople
  5. Thomas Moers Mayer
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1
  1. Bruce S Bennett
    1
    Bruce S Bennett
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Bruce Bennett routinely acts for clients including shareholders, lenders, creditors and bondholders, and offers significant experience in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 proceedings. He is highlighted for his continued involvement in the PG&E bankruptcy case.
  2. Damian S Schaible
    1
    Damian S Schaible
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Damian Schaible is highly regarded for his bankruptcy practice. He regularly acts for lenders and noteholders, with experience across industries including construction, financial services and energy.
  3. 1
    Dennis Dunne
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Dennis Dunne wins praise from all corners of the market for his longstanding expertise in bankruptcy issues. He advises clients including debtors, creditors' committees and noteholders on a range of restructuring matters.
  4. Ira S Dizengoff
    1
    Ira S Dizengoff
    Akin
    Akin | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Ira Dizengoff regularly acts for a wide range of clients, including noteholders, investors and creditors' committees, on the full range of bankruptcy matters. He offers experience across industries including oil and gas, energy and telecommunications.
  5. Marshall S Huebner
    1
    Marshall S Huebner
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Marshall Huebner enjoys a stellar reputation for his vast experience in handling a broad range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 cases and distressed M&A. He offers experience acting for both debtors and lenders, alongside his current role as global co-head of the firm's restructuring department.
  6. Martin J Bienenstock
    1
    Martin J Bienenstock
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Martin Bienenstock comes recommended for his extensive experience in bankruptcy matters. He is recognized in the market for his role acting for the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico.
  7. Paul M Basta
    1
    Paul M Basta
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Cochair of the firm's restructuring department Paul Basta continues to be a popular choice for high-profile bankruptcy matters. He represents a range of clients, including debtors, lenders and boards of directors. He is adept at handling Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as bankruptcy-related acquisitions.
  8. Ray C Schrock
    1
    Ray C Schrock
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Ray Schrock maintains a highly regarded bankruptcy practice. He is noted for his expertise in Chapter 11 cases, acting for debtors in industries ranging from retail to aerospace.
  9. Edward O Sassower
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1
  10. Joshua A Sussberg
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1
  11. Kenneth H Eckstein
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1
  12. Susheel Kirpalani
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Andrew Rosenberg
    2
    Andrew Rosenberg
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Andrew Rosenberg comes recommended for his significant expertise in restructuring matters, with notable experience in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors. He acts for a variety of clients including bondholders, noteholders and creditors.
  2. 2
    James L Bromley
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    James Bromley enjoys an excellent reputation for his broad practice, covering the likes of municipal bankruptcies, Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings as well as related transactions.
  3. 2
    Kristopher M Hansen
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Kristopher Hansen garners praise for his strong expertise in the full range of bankruptcy matters, and routinely acts for clients including banks, lenders and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also serves as chair of the firm's financial restructuring group.
  4. Matt Barr
    2
    Matt Barr
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Matt Barr is noted for his expertise in acting on behalf of lenders in bankruptcy matters, with additional experience representing debtors and noteholders. He offers experience in high-profile issues across a range of sectors, including energy and entertainment.
  5. Matthew A Feldman
    2
    Matthew A Feldman
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Cochair of the bankruptcy and restructuring team Matthew Feldman regularly handles Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A, and has recent experience acting for clients in the retail and energy sectors.
  6. Michael S Stamer
    2
    Michael S Stamer
    Akin
    Akin | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Michael Stamer acts for a variety of clients, including noteholders, bondholders, creditors' committees and acquirers. He has notable experience advising on bankruptcy proceedings in the energy sector.
  7. Thomas Lauria
    2
    Thomas Lauria
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Thomas Lauria has extensive experience in bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings. He also leads the firm's financial restructuring and insolvency group from its Miami and New York offices.
  8. George A Davis
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2
  9. Michael L Tuchin
    KTBS Law LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2
  10. Richard G Mason
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2
  11. Robert J Stark
    Brown Rudnick LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2
  12. Scott K Charles
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. 3
    Adam C Harris
    Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
    Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Cochair of the firm's business reorganization group Adam Harris is highly experienced in representing lenders and debtors in a range of matters, including Chapter 11 cases and workouts. He offers particular expertise acting for financial institutions and investment funds, including alternative investors.
  2. 3
    Andrew G Dietderich
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Andrew Dietderich acts for clients on the debtor and creditor sides of bankruptcy matters, including both Chapter 11 and 15 cases, and offers notable experience in issues with cross-border elements.
  3. Brett H Miller
    3
    Brett H Miller
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Brett Miller is recognized for his expertise acting on behalf of noteholders in Chapter 11 cases, with experience across the energy, retail, aviation and manufacturing sectors.
  4. Brian S Hermann
    3
    Brian S Hermann
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Brian Hermann enjoys a growing reputation in the market for his bankruptcy expertise. He routinely handles Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings for a variety of clients, including lenders, debtors and noteholders.
  5. Gary T Holtzer
    3
    Gary T Holtzer
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Gary Holtzer provides clients with restructuring advice both in and out of court, with particular expertise in Chapter 11 cases. His client base covers a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, media and utilities sectors. He also serves as cochair of the firm's business finance and restructuring team.
  6. Heather Lennox
    3
    Heather Lennox
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Heather Lennox regularly acts for both debtors and creditors on Chapter 11 cases, and her recent work includes matters in the energy and media industries. She also serves as the partner-in-charge of the Cleveland office.
  7. Laura Davis Jones
    3
    Laura Davis Jones
    Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
    Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Laura Davis Jones is regularly engaged to represent clients in high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings, with significant experience in the retail and restaurant sectors, among others. She offers particular expertise in debtor-side representations.
  8. Paul Leake
    3
    Paul Leake
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Paul Leake acts for clients on both the debtor and creditor sides on matters across industries including healthcare, retail and media. He is adept at handling out-of-court restructurings as well as Chapter 11 proceedings and related transactions.
  9. Rachel C Strickland
    3
    Rachel C Strickland
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Rachel Strickland is noted for her expertise in bankruptcy matters, such as Chapter 11 proceedings and restructurings. She acts for a range of clients including bondholders, lenders and committees of mass tort claimants.
  10. Richard M Pachulski
    3
    Richard M Pachulski
    Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
    Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Richard Pachulski is sought after for his expertise acting on behalf of debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also acts for investors, acquirers and creditors in restructurings and distressed M&A.
  11. Anup Sathy
    Kirkland & Ellis | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3
  12. Lisa M Schweitzer
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Elizabeth McColm
    4
    Elizabeth McColm
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Elizabeth McColm is highly regarded for her experience advising on a range of restructuring issues. She acts for clients from a variety of industries, such as the retail and energy sectors.
  2. 4
    Evan Fleck
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Evan Fleck advises on Chapter 11 cases across a range of industries, such as retail and energy. He is adept at handling out-of-court restructurings and financings for a variety of clients including debtors, noteholders and creditors.
  3. 4
    Gerard Uzzi
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Gerard Uzzi acts for debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. He offers a variety of industry expertise spanning the retail, energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
  4. Gregg M Galardi
    4
    Gregg M Galardi
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Gregg Galardi is adept at handling bankruptcy matters for a range of clients, including creditors' committees, debtors and investors. He offers substantial experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings across a variety of sectors, including retail and leisure and entertainment.
  5. 4
    Jayme Goldstein
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Jayme Goldstein acts for a broad array of clients including creditors' committees, lenders and noteholders in Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy transactions. He has significant experience handling matters relating to the retail and oil and gas sectors.
  6. Kelley A Cornish
    4
    Kelley A Cornish
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Kelley Cornish acts for clients including debtors, lenders and boards of directors, with recent experience in the retail and automotive industries. She offers notable expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings.
  7. 4
    Margot Schonholtz
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Margot Schonholtz of Linklaters is an experienced practitioner who regularly acts for clients including banks, trustees and noteholders on an array of bankruptcy matters. She is adept at handling matters with cross-border elements as well as issues concerning the energy sector.
  8. Paul Steven Singerman
    4
    Paul Steven Singerman
    Berger Singerman | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    "Paul is an expert bankruptcy practitioner with excellent technical statutory and procedural knowledge and good judgment how to use that knowledge to achieve the desired result."
  9. Scott J Greenberg
    4
    Scott J Greenberg
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Scott Greenberg offers strong expertise representing lenders in connection with Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases. He has significant experience acting on notable cases in the transportation and pharmaceutical sectors.
  10. Jeffrey E Bjork
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4
  11. John J Rapisardi
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4
  12. Louis R Strubeck
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4
  13. Nicole L Greenblatt
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4
  14. Patrick J Nash, Jr
    Kirkland & Ellis | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4
  15. Richard Levin
    Jenner & Block LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2023 | Band 4