Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
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Provided by Seward & Kissel LLP
Represents clients in all aspects of restructuring and bankruptcy matters, including court-supervised proceedings and out-of-court restructurings and workouts. Significant experience representing directors and special committees, creditors’ committees, secured lenders and lender groups, corporate trustees and agents, distressed asset purchasers, post-confirmation trusts and trustees, distressed investors and individual creditors.
Chambers Review
Seward & Kissel LLP is recognized for its experienced representation of indenture trustees and creditors' committees in complex bankruptcy matters. The firm is noted for its expertise in representing parties in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Seward & Kissel LLP represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of Cash Cloud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand case dynamics and what outcome is best for their client."
"They understand case dynamics and what outcome is best for their client."
Notable Practitioners
John Ashmead leads the firm's bankruptcy and reorganization group. He is called upon for his expertise in a range of matters, including Chapter 11 cases and workouts.
"John is one of the smartest, most commercial lawyers I have worked with. He understands his clients' needs and lets that drive the path."
"John is a very experienced bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer and is very effective in complex cases."
"John is smart, creative and commercial."
Robert Gayda maintains a strong restructuring practice with expertise across a broad array of matters. He has experience working in the pharmaceuticals, energy and retail sectors.