We are thrilled to share that our Healthcare & Bankruptcy teams were awarded the Restructuring Deal of the Year ($100 Million to $1.0 Billion) at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards.
The M&A Advisor Awards is an industry event organized by The M&A Advisor, which recognizes excellence in mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, financing, firms and deal professionals across a variety of categories.
This award recognizes the team’s exceptional skill, commitment, and collaborative effort in executing one of the most complex healthcare restructurings in New Jersey: the senior secured debt restructuring of CarePoint Health Systems in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This landmark transaction preserved critical hospital services, stabilized operations, and supported the long-term sustainability of an essential community health system for residents of Hudson County and surrounding New Jersey communities. The transaction showcased the firm’s deep subject-matter expertise, true collaboration across practices, and an unwavering commitment to client service and community impact.
The transaction was led by Healthcare Chair Mohamed H. Nabulsi, Esq., Counsel Mason L. Allen, Esq., and Bankruptcy Partner Vincent J. Roldan, Esq., with contributions from our Healthcare, Bankruptcy, Employment, Corporate, and Finance teams. Notably, Employment Partner Brent R. Pohlman, Esq. was intimately involved in resolving disputes with labor unions (a fiercely independent and politically powerful constituency) whose affirmative support of our client’s role and objectives was essential to the confirmation of the reorganization plan. Their leadership, creativity, and determination reflect the high standards that define our firm.
CEO William S. Barrett, Esq. says, “This award reflects the extraordinary skill, dedication, and creativity of our team… I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved for our client Hudson Regional Hospitals and their goal of preserving critical health services, stabilizing operations, and ensuring the long-term sustainability and health of communities in Hudson County through the creation of a new four-hospital health system managed and operated by our client.”
Healthcare Practice Chair Mohamed H. Nabulsi, Esq. added, “As healthcare providers face unprecedented financial and operational pressures, restructuring has become an increasingly vital tool for stabilizing operations and preserving care access. Bankruptcy is also an effective M&A strategy. I am honored for the opportunity to have participated in a transaction that reshaped the healthcare landscape in New Jersey and proud of my team’s skill, commitment, and sophisticated counseling.”
Our Healthcare and Bankruptcy teams continue to lead the way in guiding hospitals and other providers through today’s evolving healthcare landscape—balancing legal, financial, regulatory, and community needs.
Thank you to The M&A Advisor for this tremendous honor, and congratulations to all of the winners at this week’s gala!
*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association. Learn more about the award methodology here.