Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
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Paul, Weiss, fields a standout team of dedicated bankruptcy and restructuring experts commended for its handling of creditor and debtor-side engagements as well as representations of private equity sponsors and distressed companies. The team draws on firm-wide expertise in areas such as M&A, commercial litigation and tax to provide an impressive full-service practice in domestic and cross-border work, and has handled major cases in the energy, mining, retail and technology sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss represented Revlon its Chapter 11 cases, filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, concerning $3.7 billion in liabilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Weiss has a top notch team."
"The Paul Weiss team is among the best in the business. They are commercially minded and look to get client transactions to successful, commercial outcomes."
"Paul Weiss is one of the best firms in terms of the breadth and depth of talent coupled with amazing people skills."
"Paul Weiss has a top notch team."
"The Paul Weiss team is among the best in the business. They are commercially minded and look to get client transactions to successful, commercial outcomes."
"Paul Weiss is one of the best firms in terms of the breadth and depth of talent coupled with amazing people skills."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Basta is cochair of the firm's restructuring department. He continues to be a popular choice for high profile bankruptcy matters. He represents a range of clients, including debtors, lenders and boards of directors. He is adept at handling Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as bankruptcy-related acquisitions.
"Paul is one of the best restructuring lawyers in America."
"He is unbelievably smart and strategic."
"He is extremely skilled and savvy."
Andrew Rosenberg comes recommended for his significant expertise in restructuring matters, with notable experience in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors. He acts for a variety of clients including bondholders, noteholders and creditors.
"Andy is my go-to lawyer. He is creative and thoughtful, and designs novel approaches to situations. His service to his clients is superb."
"He is extremely talented and knowledgeable."
Brian Hermann enjoys a growing reputation in the market for his bankruptcy expertise. He routinely handles Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings for a variety of clients, including lenders, debtors and noteholders.
"Brian is very strong technically, and also able to look at things in a commercial way."
"Brian provides highly thoughtful and valuable advice."
Alice Belisle Eaton is a renowned practitioner for her representation of creditors and debtors in high profile Chapter 11 cases. She has recent experience advising clients in the energy and retail sectors.
"Alice is an extremely thoughtful, intelligent and creative lawyer."
"Alice is able to explain complicated issues in a way the non-legal clients can understand. She is adept at handling different constituencies in bankruptcy and finding a path to compromise."
Elizabeth McColm is highly regarded for her experience advising on a range of restructuring issues. She acts for clients from a variety of industries, such as the retail and energy sectors.
"Elizabeth is very commercial, knows the market well and is adept at navigating complex situations."
"She is tenacious and creative."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
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