Katten Expands Restructuring Practice with Addition of Genevieve Weiner

Why this matters

The expansion of Katten’s restructuring practice with the addition of a new partner in Los Angeles signals a growing institutional focus on distressed and complex office assets in key US markets. As office fundamentals continue to face pressure from hybrid work trends and uneven demand recovery, capital providers and owners are increasingly confronting the need for workout expertise. This move reflects a broader recalibration within CRE capital markets, where lenders and equity investors are preparing for a rise in restructurings, refinancings, and potential asset repositionings. For allocators and LPs, the bolstering of legal advisory capabilities in restructuring underscores the importance of active asset management and contingency planning in office portfolios. It also suggests that law firms are anticipating heightened deal flow in workouts and distressed transactions, which often present both risk mitigation challenges and opportunistic entry points. The Los Angeles focus is notable given the city’s prominence in office leasing and its exposure to structural shifts in demand. Overall, this development points to a market environment where capital discipline and legal sophistication will be critical in navigating the evolving office sector landscape.

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