
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is rated for representing creditors, along with other stakeholder groups, in large and complex restructurings. It is particularly known for advising CLOs and first lien creditors in major restructurings, though frequently acts for a range of debt investors, financial institutions and funds; it advised the ad hoc group of first lien creditors to Endo International in relation to the company’s Chapter 11 cases. It frequently acts for major debt investors, financial institutions and funds. It is also widely recognised for liability management and position enhancement expertise. The firm has worked on a number of market firsts and it has established a number innovative structures over the years. The business restructuring and reorganisation team is backed by a highly respected group of bankruptcy litigators. Global chair of the practice Scott Greenberg has an outstanding reputation, highly rated by peers and clients alike, and is winning a multitude of headline mandates for CLOs and first lien creditors. Steven Domanowski, who is chair of the liability management and special situations practice group, and Michael Cohen provide additional senior-level experience.Washington DC partner AnnElyse Scarlett Gains and Jason Goldstein are also key figures in the team. Caith Kushner has joined from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to reinforce the liability management and special situations sub-group. Joe Zujkowski has left the firm. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Key clients
- Ad hoc group of first lien creditors to Endo International
- Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Lumen Technologies
- Ad hoc group of first lien term lenders to ConvergeOne
- Ad hoc group of first lien lenders to Audacy Capital Crop
- Ad hoc group of first lien lenders to Dynata
- Ad hoc group of term lenders to Aventiv Technologies
- Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Cyxtera Technologies
- Ad hoc group of first lien term loan lenders to Jo-Ann Stores
- Ad hoc group of first lien lenders to Cano Health
- Ad hoc group of secured lenders to Robertshaw
Work highlights
- Represented the ad hoc group of secured debt holders to Altice France, a French telecom company, in connection with a potential out-of-court restructuring to address the company’s upcoming maturities between 2025-29 with respect to approximately €20bn of secured debt.
- Represented an ad hoc group of first lien lenders to AMC Entertainment Holdings in a series of liability management refinancing transactions, extending the maturity of approximately $1.6bn in debt from 2026 to 2029 and 2030.
- Represented the ad hoc group of first lien term lenders to food products manufacturer Hearthside Food Solutions.
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Practice head
Scott Greenberg; David Feldman; Jean-Pierre Farges
Other key lawyers
Steven Domanowski; Michael Cohen; AnnElyse Scarlett Gains; Jason Goldstein; Caith Kushner