West Coast Restructuring

Just to get a better feel of the space, what are the solid, well regarded places to work in restructuring on the West Coast?

Simple questions for those of you with the knowledge. Thanks!

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Houlihan Financial Restructuring Group:

1 in creditor work and according to restructuring #1 in 2008 transactions. Most banks' regional offices aren't that great, however there isn't much difference between HLHZ LA and HLHZ NY because they were founded in LA and some of the top bankers are in LA ex: Irwin Gold Co-Head of Restructuring

Moelis & Co:

3 in restructuring by # of transactions. They too like HLHZ were founded in LA. They poached the two co-head of restructuring from Jefferies: Bill Derrough and Thane Carlston. Restructuring component has only been around this year but bankers like Bill and Thane helped them move rank quickly.

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