Caroline A. Reckler > Latham & Watkins LLP > Century City, United States > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins LLP
10250 CONSTELLATION BOULEVARD
#1100
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067
CALIFORNIA
United States

Position

Caroline Reckler, a nationally recognized bankruptcy lawyer, advises debtors around the world on all aspects of restructuring and special situations.

Caroline regularly advises public and private companies in financial distress and purchasers of distressed companies. Specifically, she helps clients navigate:

    • Chapter 11 proceedings
    • Prepackaged, prearranged, and involuntary bankruptcies
    • Debtor-in-possession financings
    • Cross-border bankruptcies

Caroline helps distressed companies navigate through difficult circumstances with creative solutions based on a sophisticated sense of market practice.

A recognized leader of the firm, Caroline has also served as Global Chair for the firm’s Women Enriching Business (WEB) initiative, Chair of the Chicago office’s Finance Department, and as the firm’s Chicago office recruiting partner.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate

(Leading partners)

Caroline Reckler Latham & Watkins LLP

Fielding a team of specialists in restructuring and bankruptcy, Latham & Watkins LLP‘s restructuring and special situations practice represents clients across a variety of industries ranging from pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail and oil and gas. The group has assisted on all types of restructurings and liability management transactions, and has the capabilities to address mass tort and significant litigation liabilities. Attorneys such as the New York-based David Hammerman are able to lead on both the debtor-side and creditor-side of restructurings, with Hammerman having led a team including Washington DC attorney Andrew Sorkin in advising the lenders to SmileDirectClub in connection with ongoing Chapter 11 cases. Hammerman leads the team alongside New York lawyer George Davis, who has a track record in advising public and private companies around the world on complex restructurings in and out of court, as well as the Chicago-based Caroline Reckler, who is a specialist in bankruptcy proceedings and other special situations across various industries. Situated in Los Angeles, Jeff Bjork has a focus on mass tort restructurings, while New York-based Keith Simon is experienced in guiding debtors, secured lenders, and new money investors through high stakes restructurings and special situations. Los Angeles-based Helena Tseregounis is also a key name. Joseph Zujkowski joined in New York from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in August 2024. Brett Neve has left the firm. As of January 2025, Ray Schrock, Alexander Welch, and Candace Arthur have joined the New York office from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.