Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz combines restructuring expertise with the firm’s M&A, finance and litigation capabilities, advising companies, financial sponsors and investors across Chapter 11 cases and liability management transactions. New York-based Joshua Feltman advises creditors and distressed investors in significant liability management exercises and out-of-court financing transactions. Emil Kleinhaus focuses on litigation and advisory work in bankruptcy, insolvency and creditors’ rights, with a record in appellate liability management and uptier transaction disputes. Michael Benn represents borrowers, creditors and distressed investors across financing and restructuring matters. Benjamin Arfa and Michael Cassel are also key names in New York.
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Key clients
- Medical Properties Trust, Inc. – Steward Health Care
- Jefferies – First Brands Group
Work highlights
Advised Freeport-McMoRan in connection with legacy talc-related litigation and negotiating a proposed global settlement of talc-related liability; coordinating the chapter 11 filing of an indirect subsidiary to implement the settlement; and bringing claims against Johnson & Johnson to enforce indemnity rights.


