NEW YORK – July 31, 2023 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was awarded “Restructuring Law Firm of the Year” by the Global M&A Network at the 15th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards held July 19. Additionally, Shari L. Heyen, co-chair of the firm’s Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice, was sole recipient of the “Woman Restructuring Leader” award.
“Greenberg Traurig’s Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice is honored to receive this recognition by Global M&A Network, as it is a reflection of our commitment to providing excellent service to our clients globally,” said Heyen and David B. Kurzweil, co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice, in a joint statement.
Greenberg Traurig was also in the winner circle for numerous transactional awards:
- Restructuring of the Year (middle market) for its work with Christian Care Communities & Services Chapter 11 restructuring and take over by Boncrest Resource Group, led by Chicago Shareholder Nancy A. Peterman and Heyen.
- Recapitalization Deal of the Year (large mid-markets) for its role in Stellex Capital Management investment in A. Stucki Company, led by New York Shareholder Oscar N. Pinkas.
- Chapter 11 Restructuring of the Year (small markets) for advising NewAge, Inc., led by Salt Lake City Shareholders Michael F. Thomson and Annette W. Jarvis.
- Chapter 11 Restructuring of the Year (large) for its work with Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., led by Heyen, Pinkas, and New York Shareholders Brian E. Greer and Nathan A. Haynes.
The firm was acknowledged in the below categories:
- Healthcare Restructuring of the Year
- Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year (small mid markets)
- Chapter 11 Restructuring of the Year (mega)
The Turnaround Atlas Awards are prestigious, independently governed awards honoring value-creating transactions, outstanding professionals, firms, and leaders from the global insolvency, restructuring, and distressed investing communities, according to the Global M&A Network website.