Paul Leake

Attorney

Current Position

Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Four Times Square
New York, NY 10036
USA

Tel: 212-735-3260
Email: paul.leake@skadden.com

Education

Amherst College, B.A. (1985), B.A.
Columbia University School of Law, J.D. (1988)

Professional Career

Partner and Global Co-Head, Corporate Restructuring, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (2016-)
Partner and Practice Leader, Business Restructuring and Reorganization, Jones Day (2001-2016)
Partner, Associate, Business Finance and Restructuring, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (1996-2001), (1988-1995)

Affiliations

American Bar Association
ABI NYC Conference, Advisory Board Member
Complex Financial Restructuring Program, Advisory Board Member
VALCON, Advisory Board Member

Publications

"Second Circuit Adopts Secured Creditor Cramdown Standard Based on Market Efficiency" Skadden's 2019 Insights January 2019 Co-Author
"Momentive and the 'Efficient Market': The Cramdown Saga Continues" Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law July 2018 Co-Author
"State of the Financial Restructuring Market" BNA Bankruptcy Law Reporter May 2018 Co-Author
"Chapter on Insolvency (USA) – Law and Practice" Chambers Global Practice Guide Spring 2018 Co-Author
"Risk of Limits on Credit Bidding in Bankruptcy May Be Overstated" Journal of Corporate Renewal October 2015 Author
"Distress Trend Will Continue as Prices Remain Low" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner April 2015 Author
"Make DIP Financing More Restructuring-Friendly" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner December 2014 Author
"Chapter 11 Doesn't Guarantee Success" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner November 2014 Author
"Argentina and Distressed Investors" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner July 2014 Author
"Rural/Metro Ruling" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner May 2014 Author
"Outlook for Corporate Restructuring" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner March 25, 2014 Author
"Current Rules Strike a Fair Balance" The Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Examiner March 4, 2014 Author

Awards

Turnaround and Workouts, Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers (2016, 2018)
Listed in Chambers USA,
Listed in Chambers Global,
Listed in Legal 500 US,
Listed in K&A Restructuring Register,
Listed in IFLR 1000,
Listed in The Best Lawyers of America,