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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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United States • Finance

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Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP represents creditors and stakeholder groups in complex restructurings, with notable experience in liability management and position enhancement. Practice head Scott Greenberg focuses on retail and pharmaceutical sector clients. Michael Cohen advises clients on bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Steven Domanowski sits at the intersection of restructuring and corporate finance, allowing him to advise on complex liability management transactions. Washington-based AnnElyse Scarlett Gains handles a full range of bankruptcy and insolvency cases. Other key names include Jason Goldstein, Stephen Silverman, and Caith Kushner. The team has expanded its offering with the joining of Christopher Howard, Presley Warner, Andrew Cheng, and Eugene Park in 2025.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The sheer volume of deals that they work on allows them to stay at the forefront of the ever-changing legal landscape.'

  • 'Their team has perhaps the deepest set of relationships in the industry.’

  • ‘Scott Greenberg is one of the true leaders in the creditors' rights industry. He is among the most commercial attorneys, who knows how to get deals done, while saving clients' money in the process.'

  • 'Jason Goldstein is arising star who consistently delivers for their clients.’

Key clients

  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Altice France
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Ardagh
  • Ad hoc group of first lien lenders to Zayo
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to CommScope
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to First Brands
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Quest Software
  • Ad hoc group of secured creditors to Klockner Pentaplast
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Hearthside Food Solutions
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Tropicana Brands Group
  • Ad hoc group of first lien lenders to Verifone
  • Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Lasership
  • Ad hoc group of term lenders to Ascend

Work highlights

Represented an ad hoc group of secured debtholders in the €24 billion restructuring of French telecom company Altice France, marking the arrival of large-scale liability management transactions and cooperation agreements in Europe.
Represented an ad hoc group of senior secured noteholders in the $9.4 billion recapitalization of Ardagh Group.
Represented an ad hoc group of lenders and noteholders to Zayo in a $8.5 billion comprehensive, pro-rata, amend & extend transaction.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Steven Domanowski
Steven Domanowski
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Stephen Silverman
Stephen Silverman
Practice head

Scott Greenberg

Other key lawyers

Steven Domanowski; AnnElyse Scarlett Gains; Jason Goldstein; Caith Kushner; Christopher Howard; Presley Warner; Andrew Cheng; Eugene Park; Stephen Silverman