Candace M. Arthur

Candace M. Arthur is a bankruptcy lawyer and partner at Latham & Watkins LLC, focused on restructuring and complex corporate matters involving financially distressed businesses. She advises debtors, creditors, equity holders, and investors facing challenging situations. Her practice covers in-court and out-of-court restructurings, distressed financings, acquisitions, and liability management strategies. She helps clients evaluate options, negotiate solutions, and manage financial obligations. Her experience spans healthcare, retail, entertainment, aviation, energy, and other industries. Through practical guidance, she supports organizations seeking stability and paths forward during periods of uncertainty.

Candace earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from Yale University. Her academic background provided a foundation for analyzing complex legal and business issues. Before joining Latham & Watkins LLC, she served as a law clerk to Judge Robert E. Gerber of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. She later became a partner at another global law firm, developing experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and corporate matters across industries and markets.

Candace has represented major companies in restructurings and Chapter 11 proceedings. Her work includes matters involving Steward Health Care System, AMC Entertainment Holdings, J.Crew Group, Sears Holdings, Kabbage, Western Global Airlines, and Emergent BioSolutions. She has also advised businesses pursuing refinancing transactions, recapitalizations, and restructuring alternatives. By helping clients address debt burdens, preserve value, and maintain operations, she assists organizations working through financial challenges. Her experience extends to international matters, allowing her to guide stakeholders through complex situations with confidence.

Candace M. Arthur has also represented lenders, financial institutions, investment firms, and sponsor groups in value transactions and restructuring matters. Her work includes advising parties involved in Hertz, Garrett Motion, Emerge Energy Services, Windstream-related matters, and Multi Color Corporation’s recapitalization. Industry recognition from organizations such as Lawdragon, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Law360, and the American Bankruptcy Institute reflects her professional accomplishments. Candace continues to help clients navigate financial change, pursue solutions, and achieve restructuring objectives with legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges