Weil Adds Bankruptcy and Restructuring Partner Matt Barr in New York

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is pleased to announce that Matt Barr has joined the Firm’s New York office as a partner to play an active leadership role in its market-leading global Business Finance & Restructuring Practice. Mr. Barr has extensive experience representing debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders, ad hoc groups, private equity funds, acquirers of assets, and major stakeholders in chapter 11 reorganization cases and out-of-court restructurings both in the United States and internationally.

“Matt’s experience advising on matters across a wide array of industries and track record of offering clients practical solutions strengthens our world-renowned bankruptcy practice,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. Mr. Wolf added: “Matt’s prior experience representing companies is extremely impressive and his prior creditor representations enhances an area we are committed to grow.”

Gary Holtzer commented: “Marcia Goldstein and I, as Co-Heads of Weil’s Business Finance & Restructuring Practice, are excited to have Matt join us. His expertise will further strengthen our ability to provide clients with the best possible legal advice and service.”

Mr. Barr joins Weil from the New York office of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy where he was a partner. He has received accolades as a top practitioner from an array of publications covering the profession, including Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Legal 500, Turnarounds & Workouts and Super Lawyers.

“I am extremely excited about joining Weil’s preeminent practice made up of so many outstanding practitioners; and joining a platform that will offer me the opportunity to represent companies, creditors and other major stakeholders,” said Mr. Barr.

Source:  www.weil.com