Matthew B. Stein

Matthew B. Stein’s practice focuses on representing debtors, creditors, statutory and ad hoc committees, indenture trustees, private equity funds and other investors throughout the capital structure in complex restructurings, reorganizations and liquidation proceedings.  He has extensive experience in litigation arising from distressed situations and leveraged buyouts, including fraudulent conveyances and preferential payments.  He also regularly handles disputes involving contested plan confirmation, including valuation disputes, subordination and recharacterization of claims, cramdown and vote designation issues.

Matt has been recognized as an Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer by Turnarounds and Workouts, which annually honors 15 lawyers in the U.S. who have handled the most significant restructuring matters.  He has also been recognized by Benchmark Litigation on its Under 40 Hot List, by The Legal 500, Lawdragon and Best Lawyers as one of the top outstanding lawyers nationwide for restructuring and bankruptcy.