Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP offers a deep bench of bankruptcy and restructuring experts experienced with representing creditor and debtor-side clients, as well as equity sponsors. Advises on the full spectrum of distressed transactions and insolvency proceedings across the energy, technology and financial services sectors. Houses significant domestic and cross-border expertise, regularly working on restructurings involving European or Latin American components. Offers an impressive multidisciplinary approach, drawing on its wider strengths in corporate, finance and tax law.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represented Party City in its prearranged Chapter 11 cases.
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
Andrew Rosenberg acts for a host of clients, including debtors, noteholders and creditors in significant bankruptcy cases.
"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."
Paul Basta focuses his practice on advising creditors on bankruptcy matters across a range of industries, including the retail, energy and technology sectors.
"Paul is one of the best restructuring lawyers in America."
"He is unbelievably smart and strategic."
"He is extremely skilled and savvy."
Alice Belisle Eaton regularly handles both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, with recent experience in matters concerning the pharmaceuticals, energy and retail industries.
"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."
Brian Hermann handles complex restructuring work for clients both in and out of court, including Chapter 11 proceedings. He regularly acts on behalf of both borrowers and lenders.
"Brian is very strong technically, and also able to look at things in a commercial way."
"Brian provides highly thoughtful and valuable advice."
Elizabeth McColm routinely represents creditors and lenders on bankruptcy matters both in and out of court. She has particular expertise in matters concerning the energy sector.
"Elizabeth is very commercial, knows the market well and is adept at navigating complex situations."
"She is tenacious and creative."
Andrew Parlen is sought after for his expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings, and offers recent experience in matters concerning the energy, technology and retail industries. He is also noted for his bondholder representation.
"Andrew is a very pragmatic lawyer who knows how to get things done."
Kenneth Ziman represents creditors and debtors in high-profile Chapter 11 restructurings, liability management transactions and financings. He advises clients across a wide range of industries, including automotive, healthcare and financial services.
"He is very smart and very knowledgeable."
"He has very good commercial skills and is able to see things both from a legal and business standpoint."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
New York