Pillsbury Expands Private Capital Offering and Insolvency & Restructuring Practice with Addition of New York Partner John Storz

“The business community faces uncertainty due to evolving tariff policies, inflation, and geopolitical instability in different parts of the world,” said Firm Chair David Dekker. “Against that backdrop, it is essential that we can provide clients with all the insight necessary to navigate restructurings, out-of-court reorganizations, distressed asset transactions and the like. John is well-suited for that role and expands our offer to private capital entities, making him a strong addition to our outstanding team of financial restructuring professionals.”

Storz advises clients on high-profile financial restructurings, out-of-court reorganizations, and distressed asset acquisitions, with a focus on representing ad hoc bondholder groups, official creditor committees, institutional investors, and investment funds, particularly those active in convertible debt arbitrage and distressed debt investing. He regularly advises clients in industries ranging from finance and energy to technology and manufacturing, and provides guidance on debt-related issues, securities law, corporate governance, M&A, and joint ventures.

“John’s specialized expertise in distressed debt, convertible debt arbitrage, and ad hoc group representations is an exceptional fit for our practice,” said Andrew Troop, Pillsbury’s Global Section Head of Insolvency & Restructuring. “His track record in navigating complex restructurings and managing creditor-senior lender conflicts is second to none, and his arrival significantly enhances our capabilities and reach in this space.”

Storz joins a Pillsbury Insolvency & Restructuring group that was recently recognized as one of the leading practices in the country by Legal 500:US and which has Chambers USA-ranked partners based in California, New York, Texas and Washington, DC. His arrival also continues the growth of Pillsbury’s Insolvency & Restructuring team over the past 12 months, with recent additions including leading cross-border restructuring practitioner Natasha Atkinson in London; corporate partner Samuel Ng – who as part of his practice advises clients on delistings and restructurings – in Hong Kong; and Michael Burke, a New York-based corporate restructuring lawyer with an emphasis on distressed aviation assets.

“Pillsbury’s excellent team of restructuring lawyers, its focus on expanding its offer to private capital clients, and its collaborative culture make this an ideal platform,” said Storz. “I look forward to being a part of the firm’s continued expansion and to leveraging the firm’s diverse strengths to better serve clients.”

Pillsbury’s Insolvency & Restructuring lawyers represent clients in all aspects of restructurings, both in and out of court. Their innovative approaches have won numerous external awards and recognition. The clientele they serve includes banks and other financial institutions, funds, debtors and borrowers, indenture trustees, distressed investors, as well as owners and executives of companies undergoing restructuring and acquirers of distressed companies and assets.