Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP‘s commitment to bankruptcy and restructuring has brought it a balanced practice driven by both debtors and creditors with a wealth of mandates from debtors and distressed companies, private equity sponsors, bondholders, secured lenders, shareholders and financial advisors. Acting for financial sponsors and healthcare and life sciences companies are particular fortes for the team; it advised One Rock Capital Partners on Robertshaw US Holding’s liability management transaction and chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The firm is also making an impression in liability management transactions, including related litigation. Natasha Labovitz  and Sidney Levinson co-head the restructuring group and are members of the special situations team; Levinson has played an integral role in developing the firm’s creditor-side relationships in recent years. Jasmine Ball is another prominent member of the department, along with Scott Selinger . Erica Weisgerber is a litigator by background, now with a primary focus on bankruptcy and restructuring litigation, particularly for financial sponsors. All named individuals are based in New York.