Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ross M. Kwasteniet is a partner in the Restructuring Group. His practice is centered around the representation of distressed companies in all aspects of Chapter 11 reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings. Ross also has considerable experience representing both buyers and sellers of distressed assets. Ross has been recognized in the 2018–2025 editions of Chambers USA. Sources note Ross “provides great client service,” is “truly amazing,” “smart, engaged and commercial,” and is “a great advocate for his clients.” Sources additionally mention that Ross is “on high-profile cases and is very impressive,” “extremely practical, smart and efficient, and great at arriving at solutions” and “is a strong counselor, has excellent legal and business judgment, and is a good communicator.” Ross was recognized in 2024 edition of The Legal 500 for Restructuring: Corporate. Ross was also recognized in the 2021 edition of IFLR1000. In 2019, Ross was recognized as a Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer. Ross was selected by Law360 as one of seven Bankruptcy “Rising Stars for 2016” in its list of top attorneys under 40. In 2015, Ross was named an “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds & Workouts, one of 12 individuals selected under the age of 40 for accomplishments in corporate restructuring.

University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001; Calvin College, B.A., World History, 1999.