Restructuring
Restructuring
The thing that strikes you the most about Paul, Weiss is the depth of the practice. They just have a large number of senior partners, all of whom are of an outstanding quality. 
- Chambers USA, Band 1 for Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Nationwide and NYC) and "Bankruptcy Law Firm of the Year" in 2019
Bob Britton Named to ABI’s “40 Under 40”
- Awards
- November 3, 2020
Restructuring partner Bob Britton was named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2020 “40 Under 40” honorees. The annual feature recognizes the nation’s top insolvency professionals who are committed to the highest standards of achievement at work and in their communities.
Events & Publications
Paul, Weiss Adds Distinguished Restructuring Partner
- Jan 18, 2022
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Adds Distinguished Restructuring Partner
Kenneth S. Ziman has joined Paul, Weiss as a partner in the Restructuring Department, resident in the New York office.
Kelley Cornish Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article
- Jan 05, 2022
- Publications
Kelley Cornish Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article
Restructuring partner Kelley Cornish was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article, “Corporate Bankruptcy Wave Turns to Dust, Defying Expectations.”
Alan Kornberg and Claudia Tobler Publish U.S. Chapter in Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Restructuring & Insolvency
- Dec 29, 2021
- Publications
Alan Kornberg and Claudia Tobler Publish U.S. Chapter in Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Restructuring & Insolvency
Restructuring partner Alan Kornberg and counsel Claudia Tobler co-wrote the “United States” chapter of the 2022 edition of Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Restructuring & Insolvency, published by Law Business Research Ltd.
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of Nine New Partners
- Dec 10, 2021
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of Nine New Partners
Ian Hazlett, Christopher Hopkins, Matthew Jordan, Robert Killip, Kaisa Kuusk, Crystal Parker, Paul Sandler, Suhan Shim and Samuel Welt have been elected to the partnership, effective in January.
Elizabeth McColm and Brian Bolin Publish Chapter in Americas Restructuring Review 2022
- Dec 03, 2021
- Publications
Elizabeth McColm and Brian Bolin Publish Chapter in Americas Restructuring Review 2022
Restructuring partners Elizabeth McColm and Brian Bolin, and associate Grace Hotz, co-authored a chapter in Americas Restructuring Review 2022, published by Global Restructuring Review.
Transactional Real Estate: Master Lease Severability
- Nov 17, 2021
- Publications
Transactional Real Estate: Master Lease Severability
Real estate partners Peter Fisch and Salvatore Gogliormella’s latest transactional real estate column, “Master Lease Severability,” appeared in the November 17 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Elizabeth McColm to Moderate Panel at ABI Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium
- Nov 19, 2021
- Events
Elizabeth McColm to Moderate Panel at ABI Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium
Restructuring partner Elizabeth McColm will moderate a panel hosted by the American Bankruptcy Institute’s International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium and Cross-Border Insolvency Program.
Eighth Circuit Adopts Rigorous Standard for “Equitable Mootness” Dismissal
- Nov 18, 2021
- Publications
Eighth Circuit Adopts Rigorous Standard for “Equitable Mootness” Dismissal
The doctrine of equitable mootness can require dismissal of an appeal of a bankruptcy plan confirmation on equitable grounds when third parties have engaged in significant transactions relying on that order in good faith. But the…
Tenth Circuit Deepens Circuit Split over Constitutionality of Fee Increases for United States Trustee Program
- Nov 05, 2021
- Publications
Tenth Circuit Deepens Circuit Split over Constitutionality of Fee Increases for United States Trustee Program
The Tenth Circuit recently concluded that statutory fee increases that applied only to debtors filing for bankruptcy in judicial districts administered by the U.S. Trustee Program violated the U.S. Constitution’s requirement for…
Third Circuit Affirms Bankruptcy Court’s Authority To Set And Enforce Bar Dates For Administrative Expenses
- Sep 29, 2021
- Publications
Third Circuit Affirms Bankruptcy Court’s Authority To Set And Enforce Bar Dates For Administrative Expenses
Upholding longstanding practice, the Third Circuit recently affirmed the bankruptcy court’s statutory authority to discharge administrative expense claims, including those that arise after confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan but before…
Awards & Recognition
Fourteen Paul, Weiss Restructuring Partners Named in Lawdragon’s Top 500
- Jan 14, 2022
- Awards
Fourteen Paul, Weiss Restructuring Partners Named in Lawdragon’s Top 500
Fourteen Paul, Weiss partners were named among Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers 2022,” which recognizes attorneys with exceptional skills in financing, structuring, litigating and finding solutions for…
Brian Hermann Named American College of Bankruptcy Fellow
- Nov 11, 2021
- Awards
Brian Hermann Named American College of Bankruptcy Fellow
Restructuring partner Brian Hermann has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy (ACB).
Kyle Kimpler Named to ABI’s 40 Under 40
- Oct 11, 2021
- Awards
Kyle Kimpler Named to ABI’s 40 Under 40
Restructuring partner Kyle Kimpler was named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2021 “40 Under 40” honorees.
Omid Rahnama Honored With ABA’s 20/20 Partners Rising Young Leader Award
- Sep 16, 2021
- Awards
Omid Rahnama Honored With ABA’s 20/20 Partners Rising Young Leader Award
Restructuring associate Omid Rahnama has received the 20/20 Partners Rising Young Leader Award by the Business Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association Business Law Section.
Alice Eaton Named Law360 MVP in Bankruptcy
- Sep 10, 2021
- Awards
Alice Eaton Named Law360 MVP in Bankruptcy
Restructuring partner Alice Eaton was honored with a Law360 2021 MVP Award in the Bankruptcy category.
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
- Aug 30, 2021
- Awards
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Firm chairman Brad Karp and partners Alice Eaton, Jessica Carey, John Kennedy, Kannon Shanmugam and Taurie Zeitzer have been honored with Law360 2021 MVP Awards, which recognize an elite slate of attorneys who have distinguished…
Alan Kornberg Receives New York Law Journal’s “Lifetime Achievement Award”
- Aug 04, 2021
- Awards
Alan Kornberg Receives New York Law Journal’s “Lifetime Achievement Award”
Restructuring partner Alan Kornberg received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” as part of the New York Law Journal’s 2021 New York Legal Awards.
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Recognized by NYLJ Legal Awards
- Aug 05, 2021
- Awards
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Recognized by NYLJ Legal Awards
Three Paul, Weiss partners have been recognized by the New York Law Journal’s New York Legal Awards. Litigation partner Loretta Lynch was named a “Distinguished Leader,” litigation partner Brette Tannenbaum was named a “Rising Star,”…
Kelley Cornish Honored as Notable LGBTQ Leader by Crain’s New York Business
- Jun 09, 2021
- Awards
Kelley Cornish Honored as Notable LGBTQ Leader by Crain’s New York Business
Restructuring partner Kelley Cornish has been named to Crain’s New York Business’s 2021 “Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives” list.
Paul, Weiss Recognized by IFLR Americas Awards
- Jun 01, 2021
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Recognized by IFLR Americas Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized by the IFLR Americas Awards 2021 in the “Restructuring Deal of the Year” category for its role in the restructuring of McDermott International.