Andrew Zatz

Andrew Zatz

Partner, New York
Andrew Zatz
Andrew Zatz

Andrew Zatz

Partner, New York
Andrew Zatz

Relentless restructuring lawyer with a comprehensive practice — representing debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, official committees, and acquirers in complex Chapter 11s and out-of-court transactions.

Biography

Andrew Zatz has been a partner in White & Case's Financial Restructuring & Insolvency group since 2019. Clients describe him as relentless in pursuing their goals and commend his ability to deliver creative and aggressive solutions in the most challenging situations. They also highlight his client-first approach, which he combines with strong technical skills—navigating complex structures with precision while never losing sight of the client's objectives.

He has advised on cross-border restructurings, contested Chapter 11 proceedings, and innovative liability management transactions across industries including aviation, technology, retail, energy, media, healthcare, and telecommunications.

Because Andrew regularly represents debtors, creditors, official committees, and purchasers, he offers a rare, comprehensive perspective that enables him to anticipate and outmaneuver the strategies of all parties involved. Clients also praise his calm under pressure—a quality that allows him to steer negotiations and courtroom battles with steady focus, even in the most high-stakes environments.

Experience

Chapter 11 Debtor Representations

  • Hertz Global Holdings
  • Alpha Latam Management
  • Techniplas
  • Mesabi Metallics Company (f/k/a Essar Steel Minnesota)
  • iGPS Logistics

Creditor Representations in Chapter 11

  • Franchise Group (second lien lenders)
  • Everstream Holdings (second lien lender group)
  • GOL Airlines (multiple unsecured creditors)
  • Spirit Airlines (multiple unsecured creditors)
  • AppHarvest (key unsecured creditor)
  • White Eagle Asset Management (senior secured lender)
  • GWG Holdings (senior secured lender)
  • Prima Wawona (senior secured lender)
  • Invitae (official creditors' committee)
  • National CineMedia (official creditors' committee)
  • Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (senior secured lender and agent)
  • LATAM Airlines Group (unsecured creditors)
  • Neiman Marcus Group (senior secured lenders)
  • Achaogen (key unsecured creditor)
  • Gibson Brands (junior secured creditor)
  • Seadrill (senior secured creditors)

DIP Lenders

  • Yellow Corporation
  • Hornblower
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Southern Foods Group (formerly d/b/a Dean Foods)
  • GCX Limited
  • Los Angeles Dodgers

Acquirers in Bankruptcy Sales

  • Rand Logistics
  • Fairway Energy
  • La Paloma Generating Company
  • Ice Energy
  • Sundevil Power Holdings
  • Duer Wagner III Oil & Gas

Out-of-Court Restructurings and Liability Management Transactions

  • Reimagined Parking
  • Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC
  • Riverbed Technology
  • Trinseo
  • Salt Creek Midstream
  • Qapital
  • Total Safety
  • The Seattle Times
New York
New Jersey
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the District of New Jersey
JD
Fordham University School of Law
BA
Tufts University
English

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