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Theodore Leonhardt

Associate

New York

T: +1 212 225 2938
tleonhardt@cgsh.com
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Theodore Leonhardt

Theodore L. Leonhardt’s practice focuses on bankruptcy and restructuring transactions.

Ted joined the firm in 2024.

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Selected Activities

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Stephen M. Kellen Term Member, Council on Foreign Relations

Publications

  • U.S. District Court Finds that Exclusive Backstop Agreement Violates Equal Treatment in ConvergeOne

  • The Fifth Circuit Pushes Back on Uptier Transactions in Serta

  • Latin Lawyer’s Guide to Restructuring – Fourth Edition: Part I: Introduction

  • The New York State Legislature's Sovereign Debt Restructuring Proposals

  • New York State Legislature Revives Sovereign Debt Restructuring Proposals

Areas of Experience

  • Restructuring

Language Capability

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  • Spanish (Proficient)

Education

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  • Duke University School of Law

    J.D.

    magna cum laude; Executive Editor, Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law

    2020

  • Duke University

    B.A.

    magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

    2015

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