Insolvency

Katten Boosts New York Insolvency and Restructuring Team with Addition of Lucy Kweskin

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York.
  • "She is a creative and hard-working restructuring partner who exemplifies the best of legal talent and provides outstanding client service, which the Katten team strives to excel at for all clients."
  • Most recently, Kweskin served as a global restructuring partner at Mayer Brown, where she excelled representing firm clients in all aspects of corporate restructuring matters.
  • "Katten is extremely proud and excited to have Lucy join its growing and strong Insolvency and Restructuring practice," said Reisman.

Goulston & Storrs' Banking, M&A, and Restructuring/Insolvency Practices Receive Top Tier Rankings in IFLR1000 Leading U.S. Lawyers 2023

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that the firm received three top rankings in the IFLR1000 Leading Lawyers 2023 U.S. directory of the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. In Massachusetts, the firm ranked Tier 1 in Banking and Tier 2 in the M&A and Restructuring and Insolvency categories. Pamela MacKenzie, who co-chairs Goulston & Storrs' Corporate Group, received a coveted "Highly Regarded" ranking in the Banking category for the second year in a row.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that the firm received three top rankings in the IFLR1000 Leading Lawyers 2023 U.S. directory of the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
  • In Massachusetts, the firm ranked Tier 1 in Banking and Tier 2 in the M&A and Restructuring and Insolvency categories.
  • The firm's Banking & Finance Group is known for its skill in finding creative and practical solutions to complex financing scenarios.
  • IFLR1000 publishes more than 750 practice area law firm rankings and over 20,000 lawyer ratings across more than 235 jurisdictions globally.

Omni Management Group Expands their C-Suite Leadership and Appoints Walt Brown as Chief Financial Officer and EVP of Operations

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Management Group, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Walt Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Management Group, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Walt Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations.
  • Brian Osborne, Omni's CEO and President, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are pleased that Walt is joining our senior leadership team.
  • Prior to joining Omni, Mr. Brown served as a Managing Director in the FTI Consulting Corporate Finance/Restructuring practice.
  • Mr. Brown is highly experienced assisting clients with all aspects of corporate restructuring, including financial data compilation and claims management.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2023 IFLR1000 Europe Leading Lawyers Guide

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 35 Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys across six jurisdictions and 11 practices across five jurisdictions are recognized in the International Finance Law Review (IFLR)'s 2023 IFLR1000 Europe Leading Lawyers guide.

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  • The following Greenberg Traurig attorney is recognized as a "Market Leader," which is defined by IFLR1000 as a leader in a practice area and jurisdiction with a track record of leading high-profile, innovative deals:
    Lejb Fogelman – Private Equity and M&A, Poland
    These 17 Greenberg Traurig attorneys are recognized as "Highly Regarded," defined as lawyers who are highly regarded by their peers, possess a strong transactional record and consistently receive positive client feedback:
    Rafał Baranowski – Private Equity and M&A, Poland
    Andrew Caunt – Capital Markets: Equity, UK
    Paolo Esposito – Project Finance and M&A, Italy
    John Houghton – Restructuring and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring, UK
    Tomasz Korczyński – Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, Poland
    Thédoor Melchers – Financial Restructuring, Private Equity, and M&A, Netherlands
    James Mountain – Capital Markets: Equity, UK
    Paweł Piotrowski – Capital Markets: Equity, Private Equity, and M&A, Poland
    Rafał Sieński – Banking and Capital Markets: Debt, Poland
    Agnieszka Stankiewicz – Banking and Real Estate Finance, Poland
    Andrzej Wysokiński – Restructuring and Insolvency, Banking, Project Finance, and M&A, Poland
    These 17 attorneys are recognized as "Notable Practitioners," defined as lawyers who have track records of advising on significant deals in the context of their market and practice area:
    Dr. Kati Beckmann – Banking and Finance and M&A, Germany
    Davide Roberto Bonsi – Banking, Italy
    Radomił Charzyński – Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Acquisitions, Poland
    Daniel Kaczorowski – Capital Markets: Debt, Capital Markets: Equity, and M&A, Poland
    Sarah Moyles – Capital Markets: Debt, Capital Markets: Equity, and M&A, UK
    Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch – Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Acquisitions, Poland
    Dr. Philipp Osteroth – Private Equity and M&A, Germany
    Dr. Christian Schede – Real Estate Acquisitions, Germany
    Ruud van Bork – M&A, Netherlands
    The following 2 attorneys are recognized as "Rising Star Partners," defined as lawyers who are working on complex deals and are recommended by clients or peers:
    Steven Cowins – Investment Funds and M&A, UK

Katten Adds Joshua Altman to Insolvency and Restructuring Team

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Joshua M. Altman has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Joshua M. Altman has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in Chicago.
  • Altman represents major national and international companies throughout the lifecycle of both in-court and out-of-court restructuring processes.
  • "Josh is a proven lawyer who understands the complexities and challenges all stakeholders face in restructuring matters," said Steven J. Reisman, co-chair of Katten's Insolvency and Restructuring practice.
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for British Legal Awards International Law Firm of the Year and Corporate Team of the Year

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Law Firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a finalist for the Legal Week/Law.com International British Legal Awards in two categories: International Law Firm of the Year and Corporate Team of the Year.

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  • Global Law Firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a finalist for the Legal Week/Law.com International British Legal Awards in two categories: International Law Firm of the Year and Corporate Team of the Year.
  • LONDON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Law Firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a finalist for the Legal Week/Law.com International British Legal Awards in two categories: International Law Firm of the Year and Corporate Team of the Year.
  • The International Law Firm of the Year is a firm that demonstrates its commitment to the British legal market, and the Corporate Team of the Year covers corporate, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, or restructuring teams that show legal expertise and innovation, project management skills, teamwork, client satisfaction, and value for money, according to the publication.
  • Greenberg Traurig established a practice in London in 2009 and its commitment to the city is stronger than ever.

PKF Clear Thinking Welcomes Marjorie Kaufman as Partner

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CRANFORD, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Clear Thinking, the award-winning business advisory firm and subsidiary of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced the hiring of Marjorie (Margie) Kaufman as Partner. Kaufman, who has provided turnaround and interim management expertise for companies around the country for over thirty years, brings immense experience in developing and implementing strategic and financial plans that drive business success and control costs. She will be based out of the Firm's Boston, Massachusetts, office.

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  • Kaufman brings over 30 years of turnaround experience and in-depth expertise in health care, manufacturing and retail sectors
    CRANFORD, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Clear Thinking, the award-winning business advisory firm and subsidiary of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced the hiring of Marjorie (Margie) Kaufman as Partner.
  • "With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in diverse industries, Margie is an outstanding addition to the team," said Stuart Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of PKF Clear Thinking.
  • "With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in diverse industries, Margie is an outstanding addition to the team," said Stuart Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of PKF Clear Thinking.
  • Kaufman joins PKF Clear Thinking from Christmas Tree Shops, LLC, where she served as Chief Financial Officer.

Dorothy Butler Law Firm Announces Founder's Selection as IWIRC Treasurer for Women Empowerment

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Dripping Springs, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 22, 2023) - Dorothy Butler Law Firm is thrilled to announce that its founder, Dorothy Lawrence, has been chosen to serve as the Treasurer for the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC).

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  • Dripping Springs, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 22, 2023) - Dorothy Butler Law Firm is thrilled to announce that its founder, Dorothy Lawrence, has been chosen to serve as the Treasurer for the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC).
  • This prestigious appointment recognizes Dorothy's outstanding contributions to the legal field and her commitment to empowering women in the legal profession.
  • As a highly accomplished financial attorney with over 13 years of experience, Dorothy specializes in tax, bankruptcy, and debtor defense.
  • Settling in Dripping Springs, Texas, to raise her family, Dorothy journeyed from a kitchen-table law firm to the renowned Dorothy Butler Law Firm.

Six Fears Law Attorneys Earn Prestigious Recognition by Best Lawyers in America

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fears Law is proud to announce that founder Bryan Fears and partner Julianne Parker have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for their outstanding representation in commercial and personal injury litigation. Both Mr. Fears and Ms. Parker are recognized in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights and Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fears Law is proud to announce that founder Bryan Fears and partner Julianne Parker have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for their outstanding representation in commercial and personal injury litigation.
  • Fears and Ms. Parker are recognized in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights and Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
  • Since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America has set the standard for legal recognition nationwide and continues to provide valuable insight into the legal industry.
  • The 29th edition of Best Lawyers recognizes only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas.

Prominent Mergers and Acquisition, Securities Attorney Richard Lieberman Joins Kutak Rock

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Monday, August 14, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Richard Lieberman (Rick), a business transactions attorney with more than 38 years of experience, has joined its business, securities and corporate practice group in the firm's Scottsdale office.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Richard Lieberman (Rick), a business transactions attorney with more than 38 years of experience, has joined its business, securities and corporate practice group in the firm's Scottsdale office.
  • "Rick's experience provides him with a unique perspective that will be of enormous value to our regional and national clients."
  • Rick has diverse experience in a broad range of business law issues including mergers and acquisitions, securities, corporate governance, and finance.
  • I am delighted to join Kutak Rock and look forward to fostering future collaboration with my new colleagues."