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Jennifer Feldsher

Jennifer Feldsher

Partner

jennifer.feldsher@morganlewis.com

New York Phone +1.212.309.6017 Fax +1.212.309.6001

101 Park Ave.//New York, NY 10178-0060//United States

Miami Phone +1.305.415.3408 Fax +1.305.415.3001

600 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1600//Miami, FL 33131-3075//United States

Jennifer Feldsher focuses her practice on corporate restructuring and insolvency law. She represents interested parties in bankruptcy proceedings and complex corporate debt restructurings with an emphasis on the representation of secured creditors, special situations investment funds, ad hoc groups, and acquirers of assets in all aspects of distressed situations. Jennifer also has experience representing troubled corporate debtors in in-court and out-of-court reorganizations, asset sales, loan restructurings, and commercial loan transactions.

Jennifer has directed all aspects of the bankruptcy process for debtors and creditors, including contested plan confirmation hearings, contested relief from stay and cash collateral hearings, and DIP loan negotiations and related hearings. In addition, Jennifer is routinely called on to advise directors, managers, creditors, and institutional investors on zone of insolvency issues and fiduciary duties.

She has acted as counsel to companies involved in many of the largest restructurings, including in the energy, retail, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, airline, automotive, gaming, and financial services industries.

Before joining Morgan Lewis, Jennifer was a partner at a major international law firm.

selected representations

  • Represents FTI Consulting Canada Inc. in its capacity as monitor and foreign representative for Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in proceedings under Chapter 15 of the US Bankruptcy Code
  • Represented Eastern Outfitters, one of the only sports retailers to successfully restructure under Chapter 11, as debtors’ counsel
  • Represented members of the ad hoc group of equityholders and their investment vehicle in connection with the purchase of the largest collection of artifacts from the RMS Titanic pursuant to a Section 363 sale
  • Represented the syndicate agent and senior lenders in the bankruptcy of Triangle Petroleum
  • Represented the syndicate agent and senior lenders in the bankruptcy of Bonanza Creek
  • Advised Energy & Exploration Partners as debtors’ counsel
  • Represented a large private investment fund and second lien lender in the bankruptcy of Boston Generating
  • Represented the single largest bondholder in the Nortel Chapter 11 case
  • Represented Wells Fargo, as administrative agent, in a new revolving credit facility for Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc., a publicly traded offshore drilling company

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Bankruptcy Editorial Advisory Board, Law360 (2020)

Recommended, Finance: Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate, The Legal 500 US (2020, 2022)

Recognized, Corporate Restructuring, The Legal 500 US (2018)

Rising Star, IFLR1000 United States (2019)

Rising Star, Financial Restructuring, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate (2016–2019, 2022)

Recognized, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, New York, The Best Lawyers in America (2019, 2022, 2023)

Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer, Turnarounds & Workouts (2018)

Transaction of the Year, Mid-Size Company, Eastern Outfitters LLC, Turnaround Management Association (2018)

Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Florida
  • Supreme Court of the United States

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, 2000, J.D.
  • Columbia University, 1997, B.A.

Sectors

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Retail & Ecommerce
  • Technology
  • Transportation

Services

  • Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Regions

  • North America

Events

4/29/2021 - Retail Apocalypse: Lessons Learned and Outlook for the Industry
5/13/2020 - Current Employment Considerations; Restarting the Economy: Perspectives on Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and the Credit Markets
5/8/2020 - Minimizing Exposure: Practical Tips for Dealing with Financially Distressed Customers
5/5/2020 -
2020 Advanced Topics in Hedge Fund Practices Conference
11/12/2019 - Bankruptcy and Secured Lenders: Current Issues When Advising Secured Lenders in Bankruptcy Cases
11/12/2019 - Finance Panel: Bankruptcy and Secured Lenders

News

12/29/2022 - Morgan Lewis Partner Jennifer Feldsher Recognized as Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer
11/24/2021 - Morgan Lewis Advises GlaxoSmithKline in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals License Agreement
5/18/2021 - New Restaurant Relief Fund Threatens to Stiff Bankrupt Companies, Bloomberg Law
7/8/2020 - Top Bankruptcy Cases of 2020: Midyear Report, Law360
6/8/2020 - Morgan Lewis Lawyers, Professional Staff Named to Law360 2020 Editorial Advisory Boards
9/4/2019 - Morgan Lewis Adds 3-Partner Corporate Restructuring, Transactional Finance Team
9/4/2019 - Morgan Lewis Reunites Trio From Bracewell, Proskauer, Law360
9/4/2019 - Morgan Lewis Snags New Restructuring Head With Bracewell, Proskauer Hires, The American Lawyer

Publications

5/20/2020 - Dealing with Financially Distressed Customers
4/3/2020 - CARES Act Provides Important Relief for Retail & Hospitality Companies