Matthew M. Murphy is a partner in the Financial Restructuring practice at Paul Hastings, a member of the Special Situations Group, and the chair of the Chicago Office.  He advises a variety of clients in complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings, and troubled company M&A. Mr. Murphy has counseled clients up and down the capital structure through out-of-court and Chapter 11 restructuring initiatives, the purchase of or investment in distressed companies, and post-petition lending.

RECOGNITIONS

•The Legal 500, Finance - Restructuring: Corporate (2021)

•Matt has been recognized as a leader in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (recommended in Bankruptcy/Restructuring) since 2016.

•“Matt is great at managing the complexity of a troubled situation and has an outstanding bedside manner, as well as being technically strong and thoughtful about the best way to pursue things.” (Chambers USA)

Speaking engagements

§Private Debt, GP Perspectives: How Do Asset Managers Effectively Manage a Downturn (May 1, 2019)

§LPGP Private Debt Forum, Dynamic Strategies in Special Situations (April 30, 2019)

§Private Debt Investor Forum, Capturing Yield in Special Situations (September 2018)

§A Goldilocks Moment for Private Credit, Private Debt Investor (September 2018)

EDUCATION

•University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1998

•University of Michigan, B.A., 1995

ADMISSIONS

Illinois Bar