Partner
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
A partner in the Restructuring Department and Deputy Chair of the Hybrid Capital & Special Situations Group at Paul, Weiss, Brian focuses on advising borrowers, lenders, and sponsors on liability management and direct lending transactions, distressed investments, and rescue, DIP and exit financings. Brian also represents creditors, debtors, sponsors and distressed investors in a wide range of insolvency matters, including chapter 11 cases, out of court workouts, bankruptcy sales and cross-border restructurings.
Brian is frequently recognized for his extraordinary work. Recently, he was acknowledged by Turnarounds & Workouts in their “Successful Restructurings of 2024” and “Largest Chapter 11 Cases of 2024” lists for his work in the restructurings of Digicel and Enviva. In 2023, he was named as one of The American Bankruptcy Institute’s “40 Under 40” winners as well as one of Turnarounds & Workouts’ “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers.” Brian is recognized as a “Next Generation” lawyer by The Legal 500 and has been named among Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers,” which recognizes the top attorneys helping companies navigate ailing economies and uncertain times. Brian’s work on the prepackaged chapter 11 cases of Carlson Travel, was awarded the “Pre-Pack Restructuring (Large)” award by The Turnaround Atlas Awards 2022.
