Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
About
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Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP provides high-quality counsel to a wide range of stakeholders in Chapter 11 cases, possessing particularly standout expertise in sovereign debt restructuring transactions. Frequently retained to advise on cases with Latin American and wider cross-border components. Also specializes in high-value domestic corporate restructurings, with experience handling both distressed transactions and complex insolvency-related litigation. Counsels clients in the energy and transportation sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP continued to represent LATAM Airlines Group in its Chapter 11 filing.
Strengths
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"I think the team's strengths are their ability to find creative solutions to problems, to advocate on our behalf and to be efficient while staying thorough."
"Cleary has a deep bench of smart and pragmatic bankruptcy professionals who thrive in challenging and complex situations."
"Cleary works very closely with management to learn about the business quickly and integrate that knowledge in revising the best strategies for the case."
"I think the team's strengths are their ability to find creative solutions to problems, to advocate on our behalf and to be efficient while staying thorough."
"Cleary has a deep bench of smart and pragmatic bankruptcy professionals who thrive in challenging and complex situations."
"Cleary works very closely with management to learn about the business quickly and integrate that knowledge in revising the best strategies for the case."
Notable Practitioners
Lisa Schweitzer routinely acts for both creditors and debtors in domestic and international restructurings. She also advises on distressed M&A transactions and bankruptcy-related litigation.
"Her unique ability to apply pragmatism to solve even the most complex problems sets her apart and provides tremendous value in challenging situations."
Sean O'Neal handles bankruptcy matters both in and out-of-court, with recent experience acting for clients from the pharmaceuticals, hospitality and finance sectors.
"He consistently delivers excellent outcomes for clients."
"Sean O'Neal is one the smartest people you will ever meet."
"He is a consensus builder who manages to align stakeholders and execute on the strategy very effectively."
David Botter is a respected restructuring practitioner with significant experience advising clients on complex, cross-border matters. He is frequently called upon by creditors and bondholder committees to handle Chapter 11 proceedings.
"He is very detail-oriented."
"He is really great at driving outcomes and knowing what the client wants."
Richard Cooper maintains an active cross-border restructuring practice that is strong across a great many industries. He is particularly experienced in matters involving Latin America.
"He offers unparalleled advice that is backed by decades of experience advising clients in complex situations."
Luke Barefoot has extensive experience dealing with cross-border bankruptcy litigation.
"Luke is very technical and one of the few partners who manages to dive deeply into complex areas and resolve them in a timely manner."
"He is very, very responsive and clear in explaining how ancillary matters get rooted in bankruptcy."
"Luke has an encyclopedic knowledge of bankruptcy law and is a master of applying it to achieve his clients' objectives."
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