Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Morrison Foerster provides quality restructuring and insolvency expertise, most notably excelling on behalf of creditors' committees. Also renowned for its strength in debt trading transactions, representing a variety of asset managers and other financial services clients. An impressive range of international work includes acting for international debtors in Chapter 15 cases and working with bondholders, trustees and liquidators in offshore restructuring and liquidation proceedings. Frequently handles matters arising in the retail, energy and financial services sectors.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented the official committee of unsecured creditors of Clovis Oncology in its Chapter 11 proceedings.
Strengths
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"Their ability to anticipate outcomes and argue positions was very impressive."
"Morrison Foerster had a good sense of what was happening in the market."
"Their ability to anticipate outcomes and argue positions was very impressive."
"Morrison Foerster had a good sense of what was happening in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Mannal handles restructuring matters for clients across a wide range of industries. He has substantial experience acting on behalf of creditors and is also adept at representing debtors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
"Doug is a sophisticated attorney who is skilled at navigating through the bankruptcy process to achieve the best outcome for his clients."
"He has a unique ability to strike a balance between tirelessly advocating for his clients and working constructively with others to employ efficient solutions."
"Doug provides superb strategy."
Lorenzo Marinuzzi is noted for his representation of creditors' committees in both in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters.
"Lorenzo is an expert negotiator."
"He sees the big picture and is a good deal-maker."
Jennifer Marines is recognized for her strong practice, which is capable across a broad spectrum of restructuring matters. She serves as global cochair of the firm's business restructuring and insolvency group, and vice chair of the firm.
"Her dedication to clients is exemplary, as are her problem-solving skills in complex situations."
"She is a great strategic thinker and a very effective negotiator."
Gary Lee is well known for his strong restructuring practice, which routinely sees him acting for clients including public corporations, bondholders and liquidators on a range of restructuring matters.
"He is an excellent strategist and commercial thinker."