Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
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A strong presence in the Chicago bankruptcy space, with significant strength in both debtor and creditor-side representation. Acts for a varied roster of clients including lenders and natural resources companies. Further experience in distressed M&A.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 proceedings of FTX Trading.
Strengths
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"Paul Hastings has a deep bench of subject matter experts."
"The Paul Hastings team has always been great to work with. They come up with real world, creative solutions during a restructuring process."
"The Paul Hastings team is excellent, practical and deal-oriented."
"Paul Hastings has a deep bench of subject matter experts."
"The Paul Hastings team has always been great to work with. They come up with real world, creative solutions during a restructuring process."
"The Paul Hastings team is excellent, practical and deal-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Matt Murphy advises on Chapter 11 reorganizations and distressed M&A. He also acts on liquidation matters and payment defaults.
"He is an absolute subject matter expert and is incredibly responsive."
"Matt is an outstanding lawyer. He's extremely practical and great to work with."
"He has a remarkable grasp of core issues, brings a pragmatic approach to negotiations and is very responsive."
"Matt demonstrates great leadership in negotiation."
Matthew Warren maintains an impressive practice, acting for clients such as noteholders and lenders. He frequently advises on restructuring matters involving companies in the pharmaceutical and energy industries.
"Matt is a very savvy, creative lawyer and is great to work with in complex situations."
"The depth of his restructuring knowledge and ability to apply it across a variety of industries is impressive."
"He does an excellent job adapting the legal strategy to the ultimate goals of the business."