02 Feb 2026
Ropes & Gray Strengthens Restructuring Practice with Rachel Strickland and Three Partners
"Ropes & Gray adds Rachel Strickland as Global Chair of Restructuring and partners Daniel Forman, Andrew Mordkoff and Andrew Minear to its New York restructuring practice."
Rachel Strickland brings decades of experience and a highly distinguished market profile. Trusted by top private equity firms and leading hedge funds, she will spearhead Ropes & Gray’s integrated approach to complex client situations. She has deep expertise across multiple industries, including media, transportation, financial services and technology, and has worked with clients such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, DISH Network, KKR and JPMorgan Asset Management. She will serve as global chair and practice group leader of business restructuring at Ropes & Gray and previously headed the global restructuring practices at two international law firms.
Daniel Forman brings broad debtor- and creditor-side restructuring experience with a strong emphasis on financing solutions. He has been involved in major bankruptcy cases including Hertz Corporation, Pacific Gas & Electric, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Claire’s Stores, as well as a number of mass-tort matters. He represents debtors, creditors, sponsors and investors in Chapter 11 and out-of-court matters, including DIP and exit financings and liability management transactions. He joins Ropes & Gray as a partner.
Andrew Mordkoff represents clients in high-stakes Chapter 11 proceedings and has significant experience with distressed acquisitions, bankruptcy litigation, cross-border matters and out-of-court restructurings. He has participated in precedent-shaping restructurings across industries including healthcare, hospitality, retail, technology and manufacturing. He joins Ropes & Gray as a partner.
Andrew Minear advises debtors, creditors, sponsors and financing sources across the full restructuring spectrum. His experience encompasses out-of-court workouts, prepackaged and traditional bankruptcies, liability management transactions, DIP and exit financings, asset sales, litigation and cross-border matters. He is known for aligning commercial objectives with pragmatic execution and joins Ropes & Gray as a partner.