New York based Luskin Stern & Eisler was founded in 1989. It is a boutique firm specialized in restructuring and insolvency and banking. 

Focusses / specialisms

Luskin Stern & Eisler is well recognized in banking and restructuring and insolvency, where it maintains its legal offerings. In the banking practice, the firm advises lenders in acquisition financing, refinancing and general corporate financing. The restructuring and insolvency practice acts for creditors in Chapter 11 and 7 proceedings. 

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include BNP Paribas, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Sony Music Entertainment, Santander, Coöperatieve Rabobank, Brown Brothers Harriman, Viacom, Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board and Société Générale.

Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)

Throughout the research period, the banking team was on the lender side for numerous acquisition financings. The restructuring and insolvency team represented creditors in mostly Chapter 11 proceedings. It did also work on a couple Chapter 7 proceedings, as well as some high profile international bankruptcy cases. 

Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)

National Fish and Seafood Chapter 7 restructuring

The Weinstein Companies Chapter 11 restructuring

Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)

Banking

“Tremendous subject matter expertise and highly responsive.”

“Very strong legal advice, excellent drafting of legal briefs and courtroom representation.”

“Practical advice, efficient service, excellent advocacy and great results.”

Restructuring and insolvency

“Excellent client service and very deep knowledge and practical application of restructuring process.”

“Boutique firm that provides partnership attention with attendant expertise. Practical and results oriented with the client’s interest in mind.”

“Strategic, thoughtful and knowledgeable about restructuring and bankruptcy. High effective advice at an efficient price.”