Gibson Dunn has announced the return of Andrew W. Cheng to its Los Angeles office as a partner in both the Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group and the Liability Management and Special Situations Practice Group. Scott J. Greenberg, Global Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group, expressed enthusiasm about Cheng’s return, stating, “We are excited to welcome Andrew back to our team.”
Cheng is recognized for his expertise in finance law, particularly in leading transactions related to rescue and distressed financing. His experience is expected to enhance Gibson Dunn’s capabilities amid rising demand for restructuring services globally. Cheng commented on his return: “I’m thrilled to come home to Gibson Dunn.”
Steven Domanowski, Chair of the Liability Management and Special Situations Practice Group, highlighted Cheng’s potential impact on clients dealing with distressed finance issues: “Andrew will serve as an invaluable resource for our clients.”
The firm’s Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group has been expanding internationally, with recent additions including senior partners Chris Howard and Presley Warner in London. Other notable members include Lisa Stevens (London), AnnElyse Scarlett Gains (Washington, D.C.), Caith Kushner (New York), Ryan Kim (New York), Stephen D. Silverman (New York), and Melissa L. Barshop (Century City).
Gibson Dunn’s practice group advises on significant global restructurings and was named Lead Counsel in Debtwire’s Restructuring Advisory Mandates Report for North America in 2023 and 2024.
Andrew Cheng specializes in distressed-related financings such as rescue financings, DIP financings, liability management transactions, restructuring of syndicated secured credit facilities, and sponsor-side acquisition financings. Before rejoining Gibson Dunn, he was a partner at another international law firm after previously serving as a partner at Gibson Dunn.
