Latest news and industry trends in the distressed debt and restructuring markets
In a recent article for Practical Law Bankruptcy, Restructuring Senior Counsel Marc Levinson prepared a comparison chart providing an overview of the major facets of a Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy and comparing them to those of a traditional Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Chart examines, among other crucial issues, commencement of the case, eligibility requirements, case administration, preference actions and plans. To read the full chart, please click here.
IFLR1000 once again recognized Orrick’s restructuring group as a leading restructuring and insolvency practice in its 2017 rankings, reflecting our recent work representing major financial institutions in a variety of distressed situations, including energy/commodities, healthcare, and distressed municipalities.
IFLR1000 also identified several leading lawyers and rising stars amid our ranks. Practice Head Raniero D’Aversa and Partners Marc Levinson and Lorraine McGowen were again selected as leading lawyers, recognized by their peers and clients to be the leading figures in their specialist areas. Partner Laura Metzger and Of Counsel Nick Laveris were included as rising stars.
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