Jenner & Block Hires Spelfogel, Wright as Bankruptcy Partners

Doug Spelfogel and Derek Wright joined Jenner & Block as partners in its bankruptcy and restructuring practice in New York and Chicago, respectively, the firm announced Wednesday.

Spelfogel joins as a co-chair of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice. He advises financial institutions, private equity firms, hedge funds, creditors, creditor committees, trustees, and corporate leaders through complex restructurings and business reorganizations, as well as cross-border proceedings, the firm said.

Wright advises clients on Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, high-stakes bankruptcy litigation, Section 363 asset sales, and other distressed scenarios, the firm said.

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