Roye Zur

Partner

Roye focuses his practice on complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with a particular emphasis on representing debtors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. He advises companies and their principals throughout the restructuring process, from pre-filing strategy and negotiations through plan confirmation, exit financing, and post-confirmation matters. He also represents clients in related bankruptcy and commercial litigation, including appeals.

He regularly represents corporate debtors, as well as trustees, institutional creditors, and other stakeholders, in sophisticated Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.  In recent years, Roye has successfully guided multiple debtors through confirmation of complex Chapter 11 plans, often in highly contested and multi-party proceedings.  He is frequently engaged in contested matters and adversary proceedings involving plan confirmation disputes, fiduciary duty claims, avoidance actions, insider matters, and litigation arising under confirmed plans of reorganization. He is particularly recognized for his ability to manage complex, multi-party cases while remaining focused on achieving practical, business-driven outcomes.  He also has significant experience representing companies in the entertainment industry in large, multi-party Chapter 11 cases.

Roye is recognized for his strategic approach to debtor-side representations and his strong command of both the legal and commercial aspects of restructuring matters. He is effective in navigating complex Chapter 11 proceedings, and colleagues and opposing counsel highlight his sound judgment in high-pressure situations and his ability to advance matters efficiently toward resolution.  He is also noted for his responsiveness, clarity of advice, and effective courtroom advocacy.

Roye’s published work contributes to the professional discourse on bankruptcy law and practice. His writings include “Appellate Standing: The Ninth Circuit Shakes Things Up” in the ABI Journal and “Preserving Estate Causes of Action for Post-Confirmation Litigation” in the California Bankruptcy Journal.  He also co-authored (with Bob Rasmussen of Elkins Kalt) an article in the American Bankruptcy Law Journal addressing legal issues in the context of In re Belk, Inc. – the quickest Chapter 11 confirmation in history (16 hours).

Roye has been consistently selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2014 through 2024, as well as the Super Lawyers list for 2026, reflecting ongoing peer recognition of his professional achievement and standing in the bankruptcy field.

Prior to entering private practice, Roye served as a law clerk to the Honorable Maureen A. Tighe, the Honorable Geraldine Mund, and the Honorable Robin L. Riblet, United States Bankruptcy Judges for the Central District of California.

RECOGNITIONS

Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2014-2020)

Public Counsel’s Debtor Assistance Project Pro Bono Award (2013)

ASSOCIATIONS

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum

Financial Lawyers Conference

American Bankruptcy Institute

Turnaround Management Association

PUBLICATIONS

Appellate Standing: The Ninth Circuit Shakes Things Up, ABI Journal (September 2019).

Preserving Estate Causes of Action for Post-Confirmation Litigation, 32 CAL. BANKR. J. 427 (2013).