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.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s internationally recognized Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice provides clients with deep insight and knowledge acquired over decades of advisory transaction and litigation experience. The team has a broad and diverse range of experience developing creative and effective solutions to the highly complex issues that arise in connection with in- and out-of-court reorganizations, restructurings, workouts, liquidations, and distressed acquisitions and sales. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the firm’s vast resources and invaluable business network, the team helps companies navigate challenging times and address the full range of issues that can arise in the course of their own restructurings or dealings with other companies in distress.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.