Jeffrey D. Saferstein is Co-Chair of the Restructuring Department at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where he focuses on corporate restructurings, workouts, bankruptcy, and specialized financings. He advises creditors, lenders, sponsors, and companies across a range of industries, with experience in both in- and out-of-court restructurings, including Mobileum, 99 Cents Forma Brands, Genesis Global Holdco, Three Arrows, Clovis Oncology, Petra Diamonds, McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, School Specialty, Buffets Restaurants Holdings, Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings and Samsonite Corporation. Jeff has been recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon, and IFLR1000, among others. He frequently writes and speaks on restructuring topics and has contributed to leading publications including the International Financial Law Review, New York Law Journal, and American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.
Jeffrey D. Saferstein is Co-Chair of the Restructuring Department at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where he focuses on corporate restructurings, workouts, bankruptcy, and specialized financings. He advises creditors, lenders, sponsors, and companies across a range of industries, with experience in both in- and out-of-court restructurings, including Mobileum, 99 Cents Forma Brands, Genesis Global Holdco, Three Arrows, Clovis Oncology, Petra Diamonds, McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, School Specialty, Buffets Restaurants Holdings, Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings and Samsonite C...
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Co-author of the United States chapter in the Restructuring & Insolvency Law Guide , published 23 September 2025 , alongside Ronit J. Berkovich .