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Michael Ligeti

Associate

Michael represents major companies and other stakeholders in corporate restructurings and distressed situations.
He advises creditors and debtors, with experience in complex bankruptcy cases and chapter 11 restructurings. Michael has been involved in various aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, providing support to clients through intricate legal challenges.

Expertise

Experience

Representative matters

  • Significant institutional equity holder in the chapter 11 cases of FTX, the largest and most high-profile crypto bankruptcy to date.
  • A large copper mine, and its debtor affiliates, as counsel in their chapter 11 cases involving over $250 million in secured debt obligations.
     

Qualifications

Admissions

Attorney, State of New York, US, 2024

Academic

JD, New York University School of Law, 2023

BA, Political Science, magna cum laude, Rutgers University, 2017

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.