Latham & Watkins LLP

Jason Gott advises borrowers and other clients on all aspects of distressed situations and liability management.

Jason advises borrowers, investors, acquirers, and other creditors in distressed situations, including:

• • Out-of-court restructurings
  • Chapter 11 and chapter 7 proceedings
  • Prepackaged, prearranged, and involuntary bankruptcies
  • Debtor-in-possession financings
  • Cross-border bankruptcies
  • Acquisition of distressed assets in or out of bankruptcy
  • Related state and federal court litigation

He combines experience and decisiveness to provide clients with clear guidance in business-critical scenarios. He draws on an academic background in economics and finance to navigate the multifaceted challenges of the restructuring process. Through his service on Latham & Watkins’ Bankruptcy Advisory Committee, he also advises the firm as a creditor in distressed situations.

As part of his pro bono practice, Jason has worked with the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and the National Veterans Legal Services Program.