Kristopher M. "Kris" Hansen
Recognized since 2013
New York, New York
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Kris Hansen is Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Hansen is a dealmaker and a consummate tactician renowned for his strong judgment, financial IQ and expansive market knowledge.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hansen has guided clients through proceedings in bankruptcy and appellate courts across the country, as well as through many out-of-court situations.
Mr. Hansen helps sophisticated investors in distressed credit formulate and execute complex strategies involving mergers and acquisitions, financing and litigation in and outside of actual bankruptcy. He represents official creditors’ committees in complex corporate chapter 11 cases, and corporate debtors in connection with formal bankruptcy proceedings and informal negotiations to restructure their debt obligations.
- 200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
- Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1995
- Fordham University, BS, graduated 1992
- New York, New York State Bar Association
97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
74 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Committee Representation
- Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business
- Super Lawyers
- "Bankruptcy MVP" by Law360
- "Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation.
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
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