Andrew M. Parlen joined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as a partner in the restructuring department in the firm’s New York office. Parlen represents public and private companies, ad hoc groups of creditors and investors in a variety of distressed situations, including out-of-court restructurings, prepackaged and prearranged Chapter 11 reorganizations, debtor-in-possession financings and acquisitions of distressed companies.

“Andrew is an exceptionally talented and experienced attorney who will enhance our restructuring capabilities in this critical practice area,” Brad S. Kar, chairman of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, said.

“Andrew’s impressive background representing debtors, key creditor groups and asset acquirers fits seamlessly with our balanced restructuring practice,” Paul Basta, co-chairman of the restructuring department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, said.

Parlen has played a variety of roles in restructurings in diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, industrials, power, exploration and production services, retail, financial services, healthcare and homebuilding.

“We look forward to collaborating with Andrew, who shares our longstanding commitment to delivering the highest quality work and service to our diverse client roster,” Alan Kornberg, co-chairman of the restructuring department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, said.

Parlen recently handled representation of Hexion and Verso Corporation in their Chapter 11 reorganizations and an ad hoc group of creditors in the restructuring of FirstEnergy Solutions.

“With his successful track record of creating value and guiding clients toward solutions that align with their business objectives, Andrew is a fantastic addition to our team,” Andrew N. Rosenberg, co-chairman of the restructuring department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, said.

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