Rick Cieri

is an internationally recognized authority in restructurings, corporate governance, and director and officer fiduciary duty matters. He is best known for representing financially challenged companies, debtors, and boards of directors.

The 2014 edition of Chambers USA praised Mr. Cieri as a “superstar,” the “the gold standard of US restructuring lawyers” and that “he is a tremendous guy who does excellent work.” In 2014, The Legal 500 U.S. recommended Mr. Cieri “for his ‘high intellect, preparation and readiness’ and for his ‘ability to stay calm during intense negotiations.’” The 2013 edition of Chambers Global also described Mr. Cieri as "outstanding, creative and effective" and possessing "great market recognition." Mr. Cieri was highlighted in the 2011 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business for his "excellent strategy and management skills in large-scale cases on behalf of troubled companies and their directors" and was described as "one of the most respected bankruptcy attorneys around." In Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2008, Mr. Cieri was described as a lawyer with "an outstanding reputation in the USA, who can handle himself superbly in a wide range of situations." He also was praised "for his boardroom style, which engenders confidence and trust in those he represents." Mr. Cieri was described by Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2008 as "one of the most successful debtor lawyers in the country." He also was described as a "legendary and extremely strategic expert in complex restructuring cases" in Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2010. In the 2011 edition of Chambers Global, Mr. Cieri was described as "strategic, confident, and decisive" in his representations of major corporations, debtors, and boards of directors in cross-border and domestic matters. In the 2010 and 2011 editions of the Legal 500 U.S., he was described as "strategic, smart, and decisive" and "fantastic." In 2006, Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Mr. Cieri as a "spectacular" lawyer who "has the perfect balance of good judgment, advocacy skill and business instincts. He has lots of credibility and his word can be relied on." Mr. Cieri also was described as a "fierce advocate for his clients" in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Cieri was commended for "his terrific management of large-scale cases and flawless strategy skills" in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2007 Legal 500 U.S., Mr. Cieri was recognized by peers as 'creative' and 'cerebral' and "brings to the bankruptcy process a real knowledge both of the legal process, but also more importantly an understanding of bankruptcy matters performed outside the legal process, such as the dynamics of a company's business, and its relations with creditors." He also was described by Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007 as "an incredibly good listener" who has the ability to "distill information into meaningful advice and keep a cool head in negotiations." Clients commented that Mr. Cieri "truly understands the value of being constructive and diplomatic" in the 2009 edition of the Legal 500 U.S. In the 2009 edition of Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, Mr. Cieri was recognized as an "intellectual heavyweight" who manages "to keep a finger on almost every deal." In 2007, Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business noted that Mr. Cieri "understands the world of bankruptcy and distressed companies very well, and can keep the business on course." In 2008, Mr. Cieri was named to the BTI Client Service Team, as a result of a survey of Fortune 1000 clients, recognizing him as an attorney with exceptional attention to his client's needs. Mr. Cieri has also been named by Turnarounds & Workouts as an "Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer" on numerous occasions.