Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP covers a wide array of matters relating to US bankruptcy and domestic and international insolvency. The practice boasts a strong debtor-side practice; this year has seen growth in their creditor advisory platform. Leading the practice are Matt Barr, who advised First Brand Group in a restructuring matter which included a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, Ronit Berkovich, who brings substantial expertise on mass torts and government claims in relation to restructuring, Jeffrey Saferstein, who advised Steward Health Care System in its Chapter 11 proceedings involving more than $9 billion in liabilities, and Sunny Singh, who covers the full spectrum of restructuring matters. Gary Holtzer‘s experience spans crisis management, corporate governance, and distressed financing, allowing him to advise Fossil Group, Inc. through financial transactions, including an out-of-court exchange and UK Restructuring Plan. Houston-based Gabriel Morgan led TPI Composites through its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings, while David Cohen, who divides his time between New York and Miami, handles various corporate restructuring cases. Other key names include Garrett Fail, Chase Bentley, Andriana Georgallas, and Stephanie Morrison. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York, unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Weil, Gotshal & Manges can bring full service expertise across all topics.'

  • ‘Ronit Berkovich is a great leader, knowledgeable and supportive.'

  • 'Jessica Liou is very articulate, consistently demonstrates an intelligent and thoughtful approach.'

Key clients

  • First Brands Group
  • Steward Health Care System
  • Avon Products, Inc.
  • Robert B. Pincus, Special Master (CITGO matter)
  • Scandinavian Airlines System
  • Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce Inc.
  • Mobileum Inc.
  • AMC Entertainment
  • Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of 2U
  • Terraform Labs PTE Ltd.
  • Unigel Participações S.A.
  • TPI Composites Inc.

Work highlights

Advised First Brands Group, one of the largest aftermarket auto parts suppliers in the world, in its voluntary Chapter 11 cases to address more than $12B in liabilities.
Advised Steward Health Care System through confirmation of its $9B+ chapter 11 proceedings.
Sdvised Robert Pincus, the Court-appointed Special Master, in a dispute to enforce over $23B in judgments against Venezuela and its state-owned oil company, PDVSA, involving the sale of shares of PDV Holding, parent company of CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

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.

Garrett Fail
Garrett Fail
Gary Holtzer
Gary Holtzer
Next Generation Partners

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

Andriana Georgallas
Andriana Georgallas
David Cohen
David Cohen
Practice head

Matt Barr; Ronit Berkovich; Jeffrey Saferstein; Sunny Singh

Other key lawyers

Gary Holtzer; Gabriel Morgan; David Cohen; Garrett Fail; Chase Bentley; Stephanie Morrison; Jessica Liou; Andriana Georgallas