New York Law Journal: O’Melveny Continues NY Restructuring Expansion With Linklaters Hire

Penelope Jensen has joined O’Melveny’s New York office as a partner in the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice. Recognized as one of the nation’s top bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers, Jensen brings nearly two decades of experience representing creditors and lenders—including administrative agents, ad hoc and steering committees, and individual financial institutions—in an array of complex multijurisdictional bankruptcy and insolvency matters, from chapter 11 and chapter 15 proceedings to out-of-court restructurings, as well as advising bidders in distressed-asset sales. Firm chair Bradley J. Butwin said: “Penelope has a proven track record of successfully guiding a wide range of stakeholders through distressed situations. Her deep experience representing banks and other large institutional creditors aligns well with our strategic objectives, and her impressive talent and enthusiastic approach make her a perfect addition to our firm. It is a pleasure to welcome her aboard.” Jensen said: “I’m thrilled to join O’Melveny as I start this exciting new career chapter. Not only is O’Melveny’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring team renowned for providing superior client service, but the firm’s emphasis on thoughtful expansion and its commitment to promoting a genuine culture of collaboration were huge draws.” This story was also covered by CCBJ, Lawdragon, Bloomberg Law, Pulse 2.0, and The Lawyer.

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