In “Restructuring Insider: Paul Weiss Tops Acquirer Counsels,” The Deal highlighted Paul, Weiss as the leading U.S. adviser to acquirers of distressed assets in chapter 11 cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the article notes the firm’s representation of Simon Property Group Inc. joint ventures in the cases of retailers Brooks Brothers Group Inc., Lucky Brand Dungarees LLC and J.C. Penney Co., and the representation of acquirers in the Exide Holdings Inc., Guitar Center Inc., Hertz Corp. and McClatchy Co. chapter 11 cases.
