2021 Leaders in Law Honoree: Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year

JEFF BJORK
Partner; Global Vice Chair of the Restructuring & Special Situations Practice
Latham & Watkins

As partner in the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins and global vice chair of the firm’s Restructuring and Special Situations Practice, Jeff Bjork is widely recognized as a leading restructuring lawyer. In addition, he is recognized as a leading restructuring lawyer by publications such as, ILFR1000 (“Highly Regarded,” Restructuring and Insolvency); The Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy/Insolvency); The International Who’s Who for Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers; The Legal 500 (Municipal Bankruptcy); and by the 2020 Lawdragon 500 as one of the top 500 U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers and Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers. Chambers and Partners said his “experience in matters involving any and all industries enables him to quickly assess and understand a situation, and to provide the legal advice that best positions his clients for maximum recovery and success.”

Bjork represents public and private companies, creditors, and investors in all aspects of restructuring. With more than 20 years in practice, Bjork has represented clients in all aspects of restructuring, including debtors (public company and privately held), distressed investors, sellers, and purchasers of financially troubled companies, bond insurers, debt syndicates, and bondholder groups.

During the COVID-19 pandemic that caused massive disruption around the world, Bjork, in his leadership role as global vice chair, worked diligently to ensure full-client coverage and maintain continued service throughout to help clients navigate new business challenges and crisis. As a result, the firm’s Restructuring Group that Bjork co-leads, had a record year – currently leading some of the largest restructuring matters at Latham.

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