Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 5
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Provided by O'Melveny & Myers LLP
O'Melveny's restructuring lawyers, many of whom are also experienced litigators, have played a leadership role in a number of the largest and highest profile restructuring matters in recent years, including the ongoing financial restructuring of Puerto Rico with more than US$70 billion of debt and the bankruptcies of Verso, Energy Future Holdings, LINN Energy, Homer City Generation, Colt Defense, Cal Dive International, Peabody Energy, Hancock Fabrics, New Century Financial, Dynegy,General Motors, and Chrysler. Our clients, which include some of the most well known names in finance, turn to O’Melveny in their most challenging times and when the stakes are at their highest.
Our restructuring team has broad experience representing the full panoply of participants in bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings, including: Debtors in chapter 11 bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings; Investors in distressed debt; Ad hoc groups of secured and unsecured creditors; Official committees of unsecured creditors; Private equity sponsors and their distressed portfolio companies; Purchasers of distressed assets in section 363 and other distressed M&A transactions; Bank agents and indenture trustees; and Providers of debtor-in-possession or exit financing.
Chambers Review
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
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."