Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Florida: South
Band 1
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Chambers Review
White & Case boasts an impressive international offering in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with a notable team in Miami. The group leverages on its deep resources nationwide to advise on large bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings, with considerable expertise in cross-border restructurings, especially in Latin America. The team continues to undertake high-profile bankruptcy filings in the energy sector.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented 245 Park Avenue Property LLC and its affiliates in the multibillion-dollar restructuring of funded indebtedness related to the commercial office tower.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case has a highly technical team that is always available and ready to help."
"The team has depth from top to bottom and is able to handle virtually every jurisdictional issue that we have encountered."
"It has a powerful team with expertise in all areas such as real estate, finance and restructuring. White & Case is able to provide sound advice on extraordinarily complex matters."
"The team has strong advocates who will fight for a great outcome."
"White & Case has a highly technical team that is always available and ready to help."
"The team has depth from top to bottom and is able to handle virtually every jurisdictional issue that we have encountered."
"It has a powerful team with expertise in all areas such as real estate, finance and restructuring. White & Case is able to provide sound advice on extraordinarily complex matters."
"The team has strong advocates who will fight for a great outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Lauria is head of the firm's global financial restructuring and insolvency group. He divides his time between New York and Miami, and is highly recommended for his international restructuring practice.
"Thomas is very efficient. He gets in the weeds and understands a lot of the non-legal and commercial attributes."
John Cunningham is highly respected for his bankruptcy practice. He is regularly sought after for his ability to handle high-profile international mandates.
"John isvery responsive and diligent. The biggest thing that stands out is that he will really to go battle for his client."
Keith Wofford offers a broad range of experience in bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and the acquisition of distressed assets.
Brian Pfeiffer focuses his practice on in-court and out-of-court restructurings of financially distressed businesses.
"Brian is a strong negotiator and knows all the relevant players."
"Brian is phenomenal. He can understand the legal complexity and the Bankruptcy Code."
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
Florida: South