Richard A. Stieglitz

Richard Stieglitz can advise a diverse range of constituents on all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring situations, having represented lenders and agents and other creditors, debtors, sellers and buyers of distressed assets, litigants, and other parties in large and complex matters. Rich has represented multiple debtors in various industries in out-of-court restructurings and, when necessary and appropriate, through all aspects of their Chapter 11 cases. Rich frequently represents large financial institutions as lenders or agents (pre-petition, DIP, and exit) in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings, including debt for equity and similar exchanges, liability management transactions, and distressed refinancings. Rich is also experienced in distressed asset acquisitions and sales and complex bankruptcy litigation matters, and he has represented boards of directors and management with various distressed scenarios.

Represented:

• A publicly traded used automotive retailer in its restructuring efforts.
• A power delivery solutions company in various restructuring and litigation transactions.
• A large and diverse group of financial creditors in the Raizen restructuring in Brazil and related Chapter 15 cases in the Southern District of New York.
• Katsumi Servicing and related entities in connection with the First Brands bankruptcy cases.

• Ranked in Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Chambers
• The Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)
• “500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” - Lawdragon
• “Highly Regarded” in Restructuring and Insolvency - IFLR1000
• “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” - Turnaround & Workouts

• Washington University School of Law, JD
• Hamilton College, BA, magna cum laude, mathematical department honors

• New York

• American Bankruptcy Institute, member
• Turnaround Management Association, member