Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises clients in all types of bankruptcies and restructurings across all industries and operates with other departments to provide a one-stop-shop service with professionals in litigation, banking and credit, M&A, capital markets and tax assisting on the restructuring practice. New York-based Sandeep Qusba heads the team and has represented a range of parties in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, while Sunny Singh, who joined from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in March 2023, is experienced in leading all aspects of complex domestic and international restructuring matters. Elisha Graff co-heads the practice and represents clients in connection with out-of-court restructurings, alongside focusing on advising companies and equity sponsors. Nicholas Baker is a key individual from the team. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Testimonials
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‘Sandy Qusba and Sunny Singh are the only two lawyers in the department with whom I have had meaningful contact. They are both excellent lawyers. Valued Qualities: Both are highly intelligent and creative. Both are firm without being obnoxious. Both are problem solvers. Both are highly articulate. And both are trustworthy.’
Key clients
- Apollo
- Bright Health
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Cerberus
- Cooper-Standard
- Corp Group Banking S.A.
- CWT
- EQT
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan
- Learfield Communications, LLC
- MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners II L.P.
- Pfizer
- PSP Investments
- Pyxus International, Inc.
- Silicon Valley Bridge Bank/First Citizens Bank
- Skybridge
- TPC Group
- Unigel
- Zymergen Creditors Committee
Work highlights
- Representation of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank and First Citizens Bank as purchaser of the Bridge Bank’s assets in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group, one of the most high-profile restructurings in recent history.
- Representation of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Goldman Sachs, as Lead Arrangers and Administrative Agents under the Debtors’ debtor-in-possession to exit financing facilities and bonds, in the Chapter 11 restructuring of LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
- Representation of Anagram Holdings, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in the chapter 11 restructuring of its parent, Party City, as well as Anagram’s own restructuring.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sandeep Qusba