Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP has demonstrated continued strength in representing debtors in large restructurings, including those involving debts of several billion dollars. The firm’s product liability expertise also makes it well positioned to advise clients on mass tort bankruptcies; it represented Imerys in connection with its exposure to multi-billion dollar tort claims arising from allegations that talc mined and sold by Imerys’ North American subsidiaries caused personal injuries. The firm is also noted for its experience in aviation sector restructurings, highlighted by its appointment as co-counsel to GOL and twelve affiliate debtors in their chapter 11 proceedings commenced in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kathryn Coleman and Christopher Kiplok co-head the corporate reorganization and bankruptcy group, both recognised for their extensive experience in chapter 11 cases, insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. Erin Diers is rated for restructuring and bankruptcy-related litigation. All are based in New York.