Overview
Jayme Goldstein is the global co-chair of the Paul Hastings Financial Restructuring group and is based in the firm’s New York office. A nationally recognized leader in distressed situations, he is renowned for his innovative strategies, strong negotiation skills and consistent delivery of exceptional outcomes in high-stakes, complex restructuring matters.
Jayme’s clients—including hedge funds, private equity firms, asset managers, banks, companies and investors—turn to him for guidance on maximizing value. Chambers USA praises his pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, quoting one client that he “doesn’t just reveal problems. He helps offer solutions and presents them in a manner which leaves the client in control.”
He has deep experience representing ad hoc groups, debtors, asset purchasers and other key stakeholders in Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, financings, liability management exercises, litigation and distressed mergers and acquisitions across a broad range of industries.
He has been recognized as one of the country’s top restructuring lawyers by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, Benchmark Litigation and the New York Law Journal. He has also been named by Turnarounds & Workouts as one of its “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers” four times and one of its “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers” three times.
Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2025
- New York Law Journal, Dealmaker of the Year shortlist, 2024
- Benchmark Litigation, "Litigation Star"
- Benchmark Litigation, "Future Star"
- Best Lawyers in America
- Chambers Global: Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
- Chambers USA: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- IFLR1000: Americas Financial and Corporate Law Firm Rankings, "Highly Regarded"
- The Legal 500, Nationally Recommended
- The M&A Advisor’s "40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Awards," Legal Advisor Category
- New York Law Journal, "Distinguished Leader"
- Super Lawyers, "Top Rated Bankruptcy Attorney"
- Turnarounds & Workouts, "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer"
- Turnaround & Workouts, "Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer"
Education
- Cornell Law School, J.D., 2002
- Associate Editor, Cornell Law Review
- Brown University, B.A. (magna cum laude), 1999
- Phi Beta Kappa
Representations
- 21st Century Oncology, Inc. (ad hoc bondholder group)
- Aceto (official committee of unsecured creditors)
- Avison Young (ad hoc group of first lien lenders)
- Checkers (ad hoc term lender group)
- Diamond Sports Group (ad hoc cross-holder group)
- Empire Today (ad hoc term lender group)
- Everstream (ad hoc term lender group)
- Franchise Group (ad hoc term lender group)
- HealthChannels (ad hoc term lender group)
- J.Jill (ad hoc term lender group)
- Loparex (ad hoc term lender group)
- Output Services Group (ad hoc term lender group)
- Pabst Brewing Co. (ad hoc term lender group)
- Pipeline Health (prepetition equity holder and term lender)
- Quotient Limited (debtor)
- Renfro (ad hoc term lender group)
- The Container Store (ad hoc term lender group)
- Travelport (ad hoc term lender group)
- Ultra Petroleum (ad hoc term lender group)
- United Road Services (ad hoc term lender group)
- Western Dental (ad hoc term lender group)
Engagement & Publications
Mr. Goldstein has written a number of articles covering issues present in the distressed marketplace. Recent publications include:
- “Aurelius Decision: Creditors of an Insolvent Texas Company Can’t Sue Directors Until After It’s Too Late,” Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law
- “‘Allied’ May Expand Circumstances for Reopening a Bankruptcy Auction,” New York Law Journal
- “Post-Petition Lock-Up Agreements and Designation Standards Clarified,” American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
- “Circus & Eldorado Joint Venture: Court Rules on ‘Bad Faith’ for Vote Designation,” New York Law Journal
Speeches and Events
- “Seminar Series: CLO Restructuring,” European Leveraged Finance Association
- "Collateral Disputes: Experts Weigh In on Recent Transactions," American Bankruptcy Institute
- “Restructuring Dynamics When Hedge Funds and Private Equity ‘Liens In,’” Distressed Investing Conference, Turnarounds & Workouts
- “Current Industry Trends/Industries to Watch,” Advanced Restructuring & Plan of Reorganization Conference, Association of Insolvency & Restructuring
- “Canadian and U.S. Issues in Cross-Border Financing Transactions,” Ontario-New York Legal Summit, Toronto
- “The Pros and Cons of Offshore Centres – Warning Signs of Hedge Fund Failures,” American Bar Association Conference, Grand Cayman
- “Current Restructuring, Liquidation and Litigation Issues,” Campbells Cayman Fund Focus Conference, Grand Cayman
Involvement
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Member, Bankruptcy Committee