Chambers Review
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA
What the Team is Known For
O'Melveny & Myers has a solid bankruptcy and restructuring group that handles a broad range of matters, including Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings and complex debt recapitalizations. It draws on extensive tax, finance and commercial litigation expertise when advising its strong debtor- and creditor-side client base.
Strengths
"The O'Melveny team demonstrates very good core bankruptcy skills and are outstanding litigators."
"O'Melveny has a significant depth of expertise across many aspects and nuances of bankruptcy, combined with deep industry knowledge."
Work Highlights
O'Melveny & Myers represented Morgan Stanley as the principal defendant in connection with a fraudulent transfer suit brought by the liquidating trustee of Tops Groceries.
Notable practitioners
Louis Strubeck provides notable expertise in Chapter 11 cases, with recent experience in both the energy and telecommunications sectors.
"Lou is very experienced and is a calm, strategic operator. He is an effective negotiator who is able to earn the trust of those he works with."
"He is extremely knowledgeable."
"He has decades of experience and is an excellent communicator."
John Rapisardi is recognized for his representation of the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority in relation to its restructuring. He also regularly acts for creditors and debtors on complex bankruptcy matters, as well as serving as the firm's global chair of restructuring.
"John demonstrates good judgment, which is exactly what you are looking for in big situations."