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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 an adept group that offers clients a broad spectrum of capabilities on significant and complex restructuring and bankruptcy cases. Undertakes representations on behalf of both creditors and debtors. Possesses notable sector strength in energy and natural resources, in addition to skill in handling transport sector-specific issues. Further areas of expertise include debtor-in-possession financing and distressed M&A.
Work Highlights
- O'Melveny & Myers continued to represent Century Indemnity in the Chapter 11 filing of the Boy Scouts of America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"O'Melveny has a significant depth of expertise across many aspects and nuances of bankruptcy, combined with deep industry knowledge."
"O'Melveny has a significant depth of expertise across many aspects and nuances of bankruptcy, combined with deep industry knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Warren regularly counsels clients on restructurings and bankruptcy litigation. Adept at representing both debtors and creditors.
"Steve is a terrific practitioner. He is very smart and knowledgeable."