A&O Shearman offers a full service across restructuring matters both globally and domestically for a range of clients including borrowers, financial institutions, hedge funds and ad hoc groups. Dallas-based Luckey McDowell is experienced in representing energy sector clients, especially on buy-side clients and focuses on capital restructuring. In New York, Mark Shapiro has worked on company-side out-of-court restructurings, as well as representing creditors. Frederic Sosnick, also in New York has assisted debtors and official creditors’ committees, while Sara Coelho, in New York and Ian Roberts, based in Dallas, are key names.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Industry insights and superior business judgment.' 

  • ‘Mark Shapiro -- veteran restructuring professional who provides excellent legal and business advice in fast paced settings.’

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Key clients

  • Vice Group
  • Azul
  • Greenidge Generation Holdings
  • Ad Hoc Group of Senior Noteholders of Grupo Kaltex
  • Playfly Sports
  • Lucky Bucks Directors and Officers
  • Amyris
  • Former Management
  • Ad Hoc Group of Major ERCOT Market Participants

Work highlights

  • Represented Vice Group Holding, Inc. in its chapter 11 cases filed in the Southern District of New York.
  • Advised Greenidge Generations Holdings Inc. in a restructuring of a material portion of its debt and its business.
  • Represented a director and management team in the chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Lucky Bucks, one of the largest operators of coin-operated amusement machines in the US.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luckey McDowell, Mark Shapiro

Other key lawyers

Fredric Sosnick, Sara Coelho, Ian Roberts