Simpson Thacher & Bartlett added Jordan E. Elkin as a partner in New York, where he will focus on complex restructuring and liability management matters. Elkin’s arrival strengthens the firm’s preeminent restructuring practice and further expands its fully integrated capital structure solutions platform.
“Restructuring is an integral component of clients’ capital structure solutions toolbox, together with liability management transactions and financing strategies,” Elisha Graff, restructuring and capital structure solutions partner and co-head of the liability management and special situations group, said. “Jordan’s experience with advising companies on in-court and out-of-court restructurings will be a significant addition to our team and we’re excited to welcome him to Simpson Thacher.”
Elkin has extensive experience advising public and private companies, sponsors and their portfolio companies, and lenders in connection with in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including sophisticated Chapter 11 proceedings. He counsels clients across various industry sectors, including technology, energy, transportation, healthcare, consumer and retail, and provides strategic guidance on liability management transactions and distressed acquisitions and divestitures.
“We have built a comprehensive, one-stop solution for clients’ capital structure needs and Jordan is a prime example of how we are continuing to invest in this space,” David Nemecek, head of the capital structure solutions practice, said. “Following the additions of Katie Taylor, Brian Schartz, Jack Luze, Christine Bae and Jacob Ruby, Jordan’s arrival further strengthens our premier capital structure solutions practice.”
Elkin said, “I have worked across the table from Simpson Thacher attorneys and seen firsthand the firm’s commercial approach, creative problem solving and deep technical expertise. The firm has a long track record of advising on many of the market’s most sophisticated restructuring mandates across both debtor and creditor side engagements. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help clients navigate their most pressing capital structure challenges and deliver value-maximizing outcomes.”
