Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong reputation in the municipal restructuring and bankruptcy segment, building on the firm’s prominence in public finance and frequently advising on restructurings involving municipal bonds. The team has remained active in municipal restructurings in the healthcare and senior living segments, including out-of-court restructurings and liability management transactions. It advised Cardinal Bay, the Texas-based non-profit organization that provides senior citizen and special needs housing, in connection with the restructuring of some $250m in municipal bond obligations. It is further noted for its experience in Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies, including representing the largest creditors in the Detroit and Jefferson County bankruptcies. Eric Daucher leads the New York restructuring practice and has landed roles in the restructuring of Puerto Rico’s debt and the Chapter 9 bankruptcies of Detroit and Jefferson County. Dallas-based Ryan Manns is co-head of the US restructuring team and has an extensive background in public finance and municipal restructurings, especially in the healthcare and senior living sectors. In Los Angeles, Rebecca Winthrop is another partner with public finance and municipal restructuring experience.