McDermott Will & Emery LLP can draw on restructuring experts from multiple US offices, which gives it a geographic and sectoral breadth that few other firms can match. Its position as a dominant force in the healthcare industry has helped it move to the forefront of restructurings and bankruptcies in the sector; it represented LaVie Care Centers and its affiliates, comprising of 282 entities, each of which filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024. The firm has also built a significant presence in crypto industry bankruptcies and restructurings. It frequently represents both debtors and creditors, and is noted for its expertise in in-court and out-of-court processes. David Hurst is a key name in the Delaware market, with New York’s Darren Azman, noted for creditors’ committee engagements, and Miami partner Gregg Steinmann also prominent. Felicia Perlman and Bradley Giordano are highly-reputable figures in Chicago.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Excellent lawyers. All are very diligent and dedicated to their clients.’

  • ‘I have worked a lot with each of Felicia Perlman, David Hurst, and Maris Kandestin. All are great lawyers, but also great people. They can litigate very hard, but get to a deal. ’

  • ‘Felicia Perlman - smart and capable leader of the group. Darren Azman - responsible for their exponential growth in committee engagements. Maris Kandestin - excellent and tenacious Delaware lawyer.’

  • ‘Darren Azman demonstrates a high level of expertise and knowledge in the entirety of the process. He offers great counsel and knows both internal and external resources that are just right for each situation. Maris Kandestin is a very hard worker and has a strong ability to connect with clients and to understand the complexities of her clients’ issues. She is a strong and thorough litigator.’

  • ‘Industry leading team of professionals in the bankruptcy field.’

  • ‘Their people are talented, responsive, and expert.’

  • ‘Felicia Perlman and Brad Giordano are the best in the business.’

Clients clés

  • 225 Bowery Lender
  • Ad Hoc Group of Genesis Crypto Holders
  • Cano Health
  • Cred Inc. Liquidation Trust
  • DRF Logistics
  • Ernst & Young
  • Fiesta Auto Sales
  • Further Point Enterprises
  • Galaxy Digital
  • Gladstone Capital

Points forts

  • Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Terraform Labs in the Chapter 11 cases of Terraform Labs and its affiliated debtor.
  • Represented Robertshaw’s Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in a case currently pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Houston.
  • Represented Mercy Hospital in several matters related to liquidity and operational constraints in the years, including their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Felicia Perlman

Autres avocats clés

David Hurst; Darren Azman; Gregg Steinmann; Bradley Giordano; Maris Kandestin