Cleary Gottlieb Expands U.S. Restructuring Group With Addition of Josh Brody

Cleary Gottlieb announced today that Josh Brody joined the firm as a partner in the U.S. Restructuring Group in New York, advising on a wide range of matters involving U.S. restructurings in and outside of Chapter 11.

“We are delighted to welcome Josh to the firm,” said Cleary Managing Partner Michael Gerstenzang. “His work on U.S. restructurings and experience with high-profile bankruptcy cases will further strengthen our talented team and help guide our clients as they navigate a rapidly evolving market.”

Josh advises a diverse range of clients on complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and other distressed situations. Josh represents clients on all aspects of both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including representing lenders and ad hoc groups across the capital structure. He has in-depth experience assisting credit and other funds on capital solutions and special situation transactions.

“At Cleary, we work with clients on their most complex restructuring needs. Josh’s deep understanding of and relationships in the U.S. restructuring space adds to our capabilities and will help our team continue to grow in the U.S. market and beyond,” said Rich Cooper, leader of the Global Restructuring Group at Cleary.

“Attracting another leading U.S. restructuring lawyer with deep expertise, stellar relationships, and hands-on experience in many of the highest profile Chapter 11 cases in recent times highlights the quality and strength of our U.S. practice,” said Sean O’Neal, leader of the U.S. restructuring practice.

In recent years, Josh advised a variety of lenders on out-of-court restructuring and liability management transactions such as AMC Entertainment and Elevate Textiles. He also advised ad hoc groups of lenders on in-court restructurings across industries, including the Chapter 11 cases of Joann’s Stores, Endo Pharma, and others.

“Cleary has one of the most highly recognized restructuring practices in the world, known for the excellence they deliver for clients even in the most complicated of cases,” said Josh. “It is the combination of that excellence and the firm’s culture of collaboration that drew me to join. I’m looking forward to working with the team here to continue to grow the practice.”

Prior to joining Cleary, Josh worked at another international law firm in New York. He earned his J.D. with distinction from Hofstra University School of Law.