Atty. Christopher J. Marcus

Atty. Christopher J. Marcus

Christopher Marcus is a partner in Kirkland's Restructuring Group. He represents debtors, creditors, equity sponsors, and investors in distressed companies in a wide array of industries, including oil and gas, energy, retail, telecommunications, media, real estate, and manufacturing.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher J. Marcus at a glance

Christopher J. Marcus is a bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Marcus is a partner in Kirkland's Restructuring Group
  • He represents debtors, creditors, equity sponsors, and investors in distressed companies in a wide array of industries, including oil and gas, energy, retail, telecommunications, media, real estate, and manufacturing
  • Christopher has been recognized in the 2018–2022 editions of Chambers USA, with sources praising him as “very smart and very commercially oriented,” “a good advocate” and a “talented” lawyer
  • He was also recognized in the 2021 edition of IFLR1000
  • In 2018, he was selected as a Law 360 MVP
  • Christopher was also selected as one of the nation’s “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers” in 2017 and “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers” in 2007 by Turnarounds & Workouts

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Marcus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Marcus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christopher J. Marcus's law office located?
Christopher J. Marcus's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Marcus handle?
Christopher J. Marcus focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Christopher J. Marcus go to law school?
Christopher J. Marcus earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Christopher J. Marcus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher J. Marcus received?
Christopher J. Marcus's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy.

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026

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