Acclaimed bankruptcy lawyer James Sprayregen set to join Paul Weiss

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced on June 24, 2024, that James Sprayregen, a highly regarded bankruptcy lawyer, will join the firm as a partner. Sprayregen previously spent 17 years at Kirkland & Ellis, where he played a significant role in building the firm's restructuring practice into a market leader. His departure from Kirkland & Ellis was confirmed by a spokesperson for the firm. Sprayregen's arrival at Paul Weiss is expected to bolster the firm's capabilities in complex financial restructurings and distressed situations. He has represented numerous high-profile clients in major bankruptcy cases, including those involving companies in the retail, energy, and manufacturing sectors. His expertise is recognized across the legal industry, and he is frequently cited in rankings of leading bankruptcy attorneys. The move signals a strategic expansion for Paul Weiss in the competitive field of corporate restructuring.