Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP operates as a multidisciplinary team handling formal bankruptcies, insolvencies and out-of-court restructurings. The New York-based team is led by Brad Scheler, who is noted as a ‘rock star in the world of restructuring’ and has lead teams in the financial restructuring and rehabilitation process of distressed businesses both across the US and globally. Jennifer Rodburg represents a broad range of clients interested in distressed businesses, as well as equity committees in connection with Chapter 11 cases. Andrew Minear is a name to watch for his experience in representing a wide variety of parties, alongside official and unofficial creditors’ committees. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Rachel Strickland, Andrew Mordkoff, and Daniel Forman from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in August 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Some of the most creative deal lawyers I have worked with. Ability to take complex situations and simplify.’
‘Brad Scheler is truly a rock star in the world of Restructuring. Creative and balanced solutions. Manages complex people, situations and negotiations.’
Key clients
- CX Reinsurance Company Limited
- Ray New York, LLC
Work highlights
- Representing motion picture specialist IMAX in connection with the chapter 11 cases of Cineworld Group plc through which Cineworld is looking to restructure in excess of $5 billion of indebtedness.
- Acting as counsel to Canyon Capital Advisors and its affiliated funds (“Canyon”), the largest holder of GDB Bonds (defined below), in connection with a restructuring of such bonds and related agreements.