Law Firms

Coming and Going Concerns

04/18/16

Jill Frizzley has joined law firm Weil, Gosthal & Manges as counsel in the business finance and restructuring department. Ms. Frizzley, who most recently worked with Shearman & Sterling, has represented creditors, debtors, investors and others in chapter 11 cases and in out-of-court restructurings.

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Coming and Going Concerns

04/11/16

Tim Hassenger and Drew McManigle have joined advisory firm SierraConstellation Partners to help expand the firm’s presence in Texas. Mr. Hassenger, a partner in the Dallas office, has experience in studying turnaround trends and has advised on restructurings and legal issues.

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Coming and Going Concerns

04/04/16

Justine J. Block has joined law firm Hahn & Hessen as special counsel. Ms. Block has experience in buying and selling distressed assets, and she represents commercial banks, investment banks and hedge funds. She has worked on bankruptcy cases including GT Advanced Technologies and Lehman Brothers.  Most recently, Ms.

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Coming and Going Concerns

03/28/16

Kristen Campana has joined the multi-tranche finance group at Proskauer as a partner. Ms. Campana has worked in domestic and international financings and has experience in bankruptcy. She also has worked with distressed investors. Most recently, Ms.

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Coming and Going Concerns

03/21/16

H. Stephen Castro has joined law firm Norton Rose Fulbright as a partner in the New York office. Mr. Castro, who most recently worked with Kaye Scholer, represents lenders, private-equity firms and others in distressed investing and restructuring situations. He has worked in industries including energy, mining and transportation.

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Coming and Going Concerns

03/14/16

Christopher Updike has joined law firm Debevoise & Plimpton and will be counsel in the firm’s business restructuring and workouts practice. Mr. Updike, who will work out of the New York office, represents debtors, creditors, lenders in others in chapter 11 bankruptcy and workouts outside of court. He also has represented clients in industries including airlines, gaming, health care and mining. Most recently, Mr.

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Coming and Going Concerns

03/07/16

Steven Agran has been promoted to principal and shareholder at turnaround firm MorrisAnderson, and Mark Briden has been promoted to director. Mr. Agran, who is based in New York City, was previously managing director.

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Coming and Going Concerns

02/22/16

Jonathan Levine has joined Morrison & Foerster as a partner with the business restructuring and insolvency group. Mr. Levine, who most recently worked with Andrews Kurth, has represented creditors’ committees and bondholder groups in industries including mining and energy. In addition to working on chapter 11 cases, he also has worked on out-of-court restructurings and distressed acquisitions. Mr.

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Bankruptcy Provides Window Into Law Firm Billing Practices

02/08/16
Zuma Press

Companies seeking the fresh start of bankruptcy aren’t the only ones that have to contend with the transparency that is at the heart of chapter 11.

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Coming and Going Concerns

01/28/16

Eric Fisher and Lindsay Bush have has joined Binder & Schwartz as a partner and associate, respectively. Mr. Fisher and Ms.

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