Ari Newman
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Ari Newman
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
What led you to a career in the deal-making industry?
I’ve always been passionate about the law and helping facilitate growth and change. The deal-making industry, especially in the restructuring space, provides a unique platform that enables me to help struggling companies reorganize, recover and grow. The restructuring practice is a fascinating, dynamic practice that is ever evolving.
Memorable deal I worked on... why?
The most memorable case I’ve worked on was not one of my larger engagements, but it had significant social and emotional importance as it helped preserve an iconic NY brand and saved more than 100 jobs. The case involved the successful reorganization of abc carpet and home.
Most enjoy about my career...
The most enjoyable part of my career is the incredible national and international team that I work with daily at Greenberg Traurig. I also enjoy helping struggling companies find legal solutions to their financial challenges; no two problems are the same and each situation is unique.
Profile:
Ari has experience handling a variety of complex legal issues that arise in distressed situations, including in connection with Chapter 11 restructurings and liquidations, strategic planning, workouts, distressed transactions, bankruptcy litigation and state law liquidations. Ari typically represents and offers counsel to companies experiencing distress, Chapter 11 debtors, official committees in Chapter 11 cases, DIP lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, parties to distressed transactions, and parties to bankruptcy litigation.
Education: J.D., magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law and B.A., Economics, summa cum laude, Yeshiva University.
