Eckstein Comments on Surging Bankruptcy Practice in The Deal Pipeline

In an article appearing in The Deal Pipeline about The Deal’s quarterly Bankruptcy League Tables, Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy partner Kenneth H. Eckstein commented on Kramer Levin’s high placement in the 2012 second quarter rankings, with 34 current cases with total assets totaling $910.8 billion, marking the largest asset gains among law firms and giving Kramer Levin its highest ranking since The Deal began tracking volume rankings. Mr. Eckstein said “We feel that it’s a real recognition of the depth and quality of our group and are pleased to be playing a significant role in so many large and complex cases. We have a very active and visible practice on the creditor side and are playing a prominent role on the company side as well.” Commenting on the firm’s creditors’ representations in ResCap, Patriot Coal, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, and Eastman Kodak Co., some of 2012’s most notable filings, Mr. Eckstein said “We are fortunate to have an extremely strong position in the marketplace.” Mr. Eckstein also said that since some recent larger bankruptcies, such as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., are winding down, there have not been many large cases this year replacing them.