Javier specializes in insolvency disputes and commercial litigation. He has been practicing law for approximately 17 years and his practice has focused primarily on disputes arising from or related to situations of insolvency. Throughout his career, he has represented companies and individuals, as creditors, debtors or parties in interest, in several insolvency proceedings in Mexico and related commercial disputes. His clients have included Mexican and foreign individuals and corporations. Prior to establishing his own firm in 2020, he worked from 2010 to 2020 at the firm López Melih y Estrada, S.C.

Javier and the entire deal team in restructuring of Naviera Naranja won the "Cross Border Turnaround of the Year" high honors presented at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala, along with winning the “Outstanding Global Turnaround Consulting Firm” award.

James represents official and informal committees of creditors (secured and unsecured), debtors, debtor in possession lenders and acquirers of businesses and assets in large, complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. His restructuring matters encompass a wide variety of industries and often involve multijurisdictional and cross-border issues.

Damian represents debtors, creditors, banks, hedge funds, asset purchasers and other strategic parties in connection with prepackaged and traditional bankruptcies, out-of-court workouts, DIP and exit financings, bankruptcy litigation, section 363 sales and liability management transactions.

Debra represents debtors, lenders, official committees of unsecured creditors, and ad hoc creditor groups comprised of hedge funds, financial institutions and other sophisticated investors in distressed situations. She advises clients on all aspects of complex chapter 11 cases and has experience with distressed acquisitions, bankruptcy litigation, cross-border matters and out-of-court restructurings.

Factors most influenced her success... I have advised a variety of clients in unusually complex situations, which has given me a broad knowledge base. I am a versatile practitioner: I am able to build consensus among parties with divergent interests but am equally effective as an advocate and litigator when a deal is not possible.

Most enjoys... I enjoy the fast-paced nature of restructuring work and collaborating with clients and other professionals to develop creative, value-maximizing solutions.

Paul has been significantly involved in some of the highest-profile and most significant restructuring matters in Florida for over three decades. His extraordinary attentiveness to and empathy for clients have helped him earn a reputation as one of the most effective restructuring lawyers in the state of Florida.

Fred is also a member of the firm’s Executive Group. He focuses on advising clients in connection with large and complex domestic and international out-of-court restructurings and U.S. Chapter 11 cases.

Robert practice focuses on complex corporate restructuring, including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts. He represents debtors/borrowers, secured and unsecured creditors, and official creditor/equity committees in significant insolvency matters, including notable cases like SunEdison, BlockFi, and Revlon. Recognized for his excellence, Robert has been featured in media profiles and named one of the “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers” multiple times. He has published extensively on insolvency topics and is a sought-after speaker at leading law and business schools nationwide. He is known for his “hard-nosed, no-nonsense reputation, tempered with a penchant for deal-making.”

Led by Robert, the Brown Rudnick team won several transactional honors including for roles played in BLOCKFI Inc, Chapter 11 restructuring and settlement, Revlon Chapter 11 restructuring and takeover by lenders, and Invacare Corporation Chapter 11 restructuring awards presented at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Factors most influenced success... Hard work, tenacity, and a commitment to excellence. I am a bankruptcy “street fighter,” but my approach is intellectual, steeped in market theory and the jurisprudential history of corporate restructuring.

Most enjoys... I love the dialect of bankruptcy disputes, whether in a trial setting or complex negotiation, and being the primary catalyst for dispute resolution.

Josh is consistently recognized as one of the country’s leading restructuring lawyers. He represents debtors, creditors, equity holders, sponsors and investors in all aspects of restructuring distressed companies.

Most values about his career... I love what I do and who I get to do it with. Kirkland & Ellis’ culture and our collaboration is inspiring and energizing. Being able to advise boards and management teams on complex capital structures and operational issues to ensure businesses survive and jobs are saved is an honor.

A highly respected "dean" of the bankruptcy bar and one of the most accomplished restructuring attorneys of our time, Al has for the past 45 years specialized in bankruptcy law to the exclusion of all other areas of practice. Mr. Togut has had a central role in the most famous reorganization cases in history. Al received the “Lifetime Restructuring Leader” prestigious honor at the 15th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Al, Frank Oswald, and team won the “Distressed Investment Deal” of the year honors for advising on VICE Media Group Chapter 11 restructuring and takeover by lender consortium including Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital presented at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Eric maintains a national practice focused on financial restructuring, bankruptcy and litigation. He has represented nearly every major stakeholder in bankruptcy proceedings throughout the US. While Eric has a broad range of restructuring experience spanning multiple industries, he has a particular understanding of the healthcare industry –including restructuring hospital systems, senior living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health centers and diagnostic medical laboratories. Recognized as a top bankruptcy practitioner by Chambers USA, Lawdragon and the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, Eric is described by clients as “a brilliant restructuring lawyer” who “outmaneuvers the opposition every time.”

Eric and the team at Cooley won several transactional awards including for Evangelical Retirement Homes of Greater Chicago d/b/a Friendship Village of Schaumburg Chapter 11 restructuring and sale to Encore Healthcare Services; AeroFarms, Inc restructuring and take-over by investors including Grosvenor Food & AgTech; The Pill Club Section 363 Sale to Thirty Madison, and Winc Inc sale to AMASS presented during the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Factors most influenced his success... Working with an extraordinary team of dynamic and entrepreneurial restructuring professionals at Cooley, along with my ability to distill and communicate complex legal issues in easy-to-understand terms that align with clients’ business objectives.

Most enjoys about his career... The opportunity to work on complex legal issues across a diverse range of industries with highly sophisticated business leaders and restructuring professionals.