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Qualified in New York (US), 1991
Partner for 24 years
Bankruptcy Litigation
Complex Commercial Litigation
Securities Litigation
Restructuring
Private Equity
International Disputes and Arbitration
William T. Russell, Jr. is a Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, based in New York City. As the Head of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Litigation Practice, he represents financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and corporations in complex commercial disputes. With a focus on bankruptcy, banking, and securities litigation, William has extensive experience in state and federal courts, as well as arbitral proceedings. He has been instrumental in high-profile cases, including the In re Gawker Media bankruptcy proceedings and the defense in Adelphia Recovery Trust v. Bank of America. William is also committed to pro bono work, having co-chaired the firm's Pro Bono Committee and represented clients in significant public interest cases.
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Litigation
Securities and Financial Services Litigation
Commercial and Professional Services Disputes
Education and Public Interest Matters
Partner
1999 – Unknown
Associate
1990 – 1998