Greenberg Traurig has been honored in several categories at the M&A Advisor's 15th Annual Turnaround Awards. The firm's attorneys were members of the teams awarded Restructuring of the Year ($500 MM- $1 B) for the restructuring of American Addiction Centers; Restructuring of the Year ($100 MM to $500 MM) for the restructuring of Vivus Inc.; and Financials Deal of the Year for the acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company by Buckle.

"We are elated to be recognized by the M&A Advisors and could not be more proud of the breath and scope of our bench both domestically and internationally," said David B. Kurzweil, co-chair for the Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice and the co-chair of the Financial Institutions Practice.

"Our team of attorneys exemplify the dedication and perseverance put forward while working through a pandemic," said Oscar N. Pinkas, chair of the New York Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice.

The Turnaround Awards recognize excellence in deal making, accomplishments, and the contributions of leading firms and professionals, according to the M&A Advisor website.

David Kurzweil led the American Addiction Centers team which included: Nancy A. Peterman, shareholder, Chicago; Alison Elko Franklin, shareholder, Atlanta; Eric J. Howe, shareholder, Minneapolis; Matthew A. Petrie, associate, Atlanta; and Danny Duerdoth, associate, Chicago.

Oscar Pinkas led the Vivus Inc. team which included David R. Yates, shareholder, Atlanta and Sara A. Hoffman, associate, New York. Pinkas was also the lead on the acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company by Buckle which included Robert M. Lazar, associate, Boston.