NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Paul E. Harner has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Finance & Bankruptcy practice group. Harner joins from Ballard Spahr LLP, where he led their restructuring practice in New York. Harner is the latest addition to Sheppard Mullin’s growing Finance & Bankruptcy practice, which has added nearly 20 attorneys nationwide in the last 12 months.
“Paul is a widely respected and accomplished insolvency lawyer,” said Sheppard Mullin chair Guy Halgren. “2020 was a very busy year for our bankruptcy practice and we expect that to continue through 2021 and thereafter as businesses affected by the pandemic plan for the future. Paul’s worked on a host of bet-the-company restructurings and reorganizations and clients will benefit enormously from this seasoned advisor.”
Ed Tillinghast, leader of Sheppard Mullin’s Finance & Bankruptcy practice group commented, “Paul is a seasoned and well-rounded restructuring professional with a broad range of experience, particularly on the company, bank group and private equity investor side. His outstanding reputation and substantial background will play a major role in further strengthening our marquee national insolvency practice.”
Recognized as a leader in his field by Turnarounds & Workouts, Chambers USA, and Legal 500, among others, Harner also advises clients on issues involving distressed mergers,…
