Joshua M. Altman

Joshua M. Altman

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Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Joshua M. Altman
Joshua M. Altman
Chicago, IL
Works at
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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Biography

A leader of the firm’s Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Group, Josh delivers practical, creative, and results-driven solutions tailored to each client’s business needs. His restructuring expertise – combined with his entrepreneurial and business background – enables him to guide companies in distress as well as solvent companies, sponsors, and investors who are either navigating relationships with distressed counterparties or acquiring distressed assets.

With a decade of experience counseling clients in complex Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings, Josh is skilled at balancing competing stakeholder interests and crafting strategic compromises to bring multi-party disputes to a consensual resolution that maximizes value for his clients. When litigation is necessary, he advocates vigorously to secure the best possible results.

Clients value Josh’s candid, strategic style and the legal rigor he brings from his big-law background. His ability to operate effectively in high-stakes, fast-paced matters has earned the trust of a diverse client base that includes corporate leaders, boards of directors, independent directors, special committees, sponsors, lenders, landlords, creditors, and asset purchasers. Josh is focused on delivering outcomes that align with each client’s goals and is known for his ability to quickly assess complex situations and provide actionable guidance.

Josh’s sector experience includes retail, hospitality, aviation, oil and gas, media, real estate, construction, and both early and late-stage startups. Josh has also advised clients with significant cross-border issues in jurisdictions including Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, India, and Saudi Arabia. His ability to distill complex and novel issues, both domestic and international, into clear, concise guidance and counsel makes him a dependable advisor in times of uncertainty.

Works at
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

50 Best Lawyers awards

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 2015

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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