Frasher has been recognized by Chambers USA, Chambers and Partners, 2016-2024, as a leading bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer. Over the course of more than two decades of practice, Frasher has handled numerous complex Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workout matters, and distressed mergers and acquisitions. He also has substantial experience representing both creditors and debtors in Article 9 sale transactions. In his practice, Frasher represents debtors, traditional and nontraditional secured lenders, post-petition lenders, bondholders, asset purchasers and all other types of secured and unsecured creditors.

Factors most influenced success... I have been fortunate throughout my career to have incredible mentors and colleagues. Their training, guidance, and support have been instrumental to my career development.

Most enjoy... Building relationships with clients, colleagues, and counsel for other parties has been the most enjoyable part of my career.

Renata Oliveira is a specialist in the prevention and resolution of conflicts before the judiciary, public agencies and renowned national and international arbitration centres, and in restructuring and recovery of credits and companies. She acts in disputes involving Bankruptcy, Administrative, Civil, Commercial, Environmental, Mining, Consumer, Aviation, Banking, Real Estate, Corporate and compliance issues.

Richard is widely regarded as one of the preeminent corporate restructuring attorneys in America. For the past four decades, Pachulski has represented debtors and creditors’ committees in both out-of-court workouts and in-court proceedings. In addition, he has extensive experience in business reorganizations, as well as debtor/creditor litigation across numerous industries.

Pachulski Stang and the team won several transactional awards as well as the “Outstanding Americas Restructuring Law Firm” of the year high honors presented during the at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Paulo’s practice focuses on cross-border debt and equity transactions, lenders and bondholders’ advisory on restructuring processes, distressed M&A transactions, and non-banking structured financings. Paulo has worked in some of the most prestigious law firms in Brazil and was previously a founding partner of Stocche Forbes Padis Filizzola Advogados in 2012.

Highly regarded for his skillful resolution of bankruptcy and insolvency matters, David has represented clients in all areas of bankruptcy in a broad range of sectors, including healthcare and hospitals, energy, retail and restaurant, insurance, and manufacturing. He guided the Chapter 11 bankruptcies of Buffets LLC, which owned 350 U.S. restaurants; midstream oil and gas company First River Energy; and poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride. He also represented the purchaser of the Dallas Stars National Hockey League team, and the foreign representative of the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, Mt Gox, in its Chapter 15 proceeding.

David, Esther A. McKean, and the Akerman team won the “Health Services Restructuring” of the year high honors for advising the unsecured creditors committee in The Pill Club Chapter 11 Restructuring and Section 363 Sale to Thirty Madison presented during the at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Joe practices in the areas of commercial insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, insolvency litigation and financial services. He has represented a wide range of parties as bankruptcy and insolvency litigation counsel. His roles have included assisting debtors, creditors, monitors, receivers, trustees and potential purchasers in bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Joe has acted for key parties in many high-profile, complex domestic, cross-border and international restructurings and financings.

Liz practice focuses on commercial litigation with an emphasis on complex and contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. Liz brings over 20 years’ experience to her restructuring and insolvency practice, which includes corporate statutory restructurings, Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), receivership and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as cross-border and global insolvency and restructuring proceedings.

Oscar is a leader of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice. His work is domestic and cross-border and focuses on front-end and back-end transactions, turnarounds, and workouts, including in-court practice and estate representations. Oscar is adept at understanding clients’ goals and pursuing them through complex situations, while navigating competing interests. Oscar has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America, a Top Restructuring & Turnaround Professional, Americas Rising Star Dealmaker, and an Emerging Leader in M&A, Financing and Turnaround. Notable public restructurings he’s been involved in recently include Appgate, Conn’s, ILAP, iMedia, InterCement, Kabbage, Rite Aid, Selina, Star Entertainment and WOM.

Oscar and the team won the “Media & Marketing Restructuring” for iMedia Brands sale of assets to IV Media, a subsidiary of Innovation Ventures; and advising Inversiones Latin America Power, won the “Pre-Pack Restructuring” of the year honors presented during the at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Factors contributing to success... I have had the fortune of great mentors, parents who taught me the value of dedication in my professional life, and the unwavering support of my beloved spouse.

Most enjoy about his work... Learning multiple areas of practice and applying those throughout my career, enabling me to adapt to market changes and better assist all types of clients.

Eric has substantial experience in representing debtors, secured lenders, unsecured creditors, restaurants and utilities in corporate restructurings, bankruptcies, receiverships, Section 363 sales, debtor-in-possession financing and related litigation. While Mr. Ray focuses his practice on Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, he also has extensive experience in commercial litigation proceedings throughout state and federal courts.

Eric and the team won the “Chapter 11 Restructuring” of the year award for role played in advising on transaction Premier Kings Inc., a 172-unit franchisee of Burger King Corp. Chapter 11 bankruptcy presented during the at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Steven has a strong reputation for offering practical and innovative solutions to the complex business and legal issues that arise in the world of corporate restructurings. He regularly advises debtors, independent directors, equity sponsors, secured lenders, DIP lenders, indenture trustees, liquidators, trade creditors, creditors’ committees, distressed investors, parties to significant avoidance litigation, and purchasers of assets in Chapter 11 in all types of in court and out of court restructurings. Mr. Reisman is recipient of the prestigious “Restructuring Leader” accolade at the Turnaround Atlas Awards.

Steven and the Katten team won multiple awards for advising on transactions including Cyxtera Technologies Pre-Pack restructuring and sale of assets to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners; Envision Healthcare restructuring and split into two separate companies, Envision Physician Services (EVPS) and AMSURG; and VICE Media Group Chapter 11 restructuring and takeover by lender consortium honors presented during the at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Most enjoys about his career... I enjoy helping clients solve their legal problems effectively and efficiently with creative and practical legal solutions.