Shirley Palumbo

“Global debt navigator: steering clients through financial challenge with confidence”

Shirley Palumbo is a partner in the Miami office and the Head of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy practice. With a wealth of experience in consumer and corporate restructuring and complex litigation matters, she adeptly navigates the intricate legal landscapes of bankruptcy, debt restructuring, insolvency, and creditors’ rights. Recognized as a trailblazer in her field, she has successfully represented an array of clients—including individual and corporate debtors, unsecured and secured creditors, institutional lenders, and trustees—across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Her prowess extends beyond borders, focusing in the Latin community, providing guidance and expert representation in international matters involving Hispanic clients, creditors from Canada and the UK, energy, commodities, financial services, and crypto data centers. Her proven expertise includes comprehensive contract analysis, intricate negotiation workouts, mediation, and sophisticated litigation strategy.

Shirley’s deep knowledge of commercial and business international arbitration and her expertise in technology and information science allow her to deliver expert legal counsel and strategic guidance in restructuring, operational consulting, and credit and financial management. She collaborates closely with senior management and business teams across development, marketing, corporate finance, and operations. She ensures risk mitigation and proper legal representation while navigating complex financial situations, including evidencing financial insolvency.

Her knowledge extends to the implications of security interests and the impact of industry-wide events, such as the Great Recession, Storm Uri, FERC, FDIC receivership, and loan rates in bankruptcy, which she leverages to optimize value creation for her clients. Shirley drafts and negotiates critical agreements and develops and implements strategies to maximize transaction value while minimizing potential negative impacts on company assets and operations.

Shirley's ability to stay current with privacy laws, information policies on copyright, blockchain, and cybersecurity positions her as a forward-thinking leader. She anticipates and guards against legal risks involving organizations, instilling confidence in her clients and colleagues.

Shirley's leadership within the legal community is evident in her active engagement in professional organizations and dedication to advancing financial literacy. She drives innovative strategies that ensure her clients’ objectives align with their business goals. As a trusted advisor and advocate, she is well-respected for her insights into complex issues related to business investment, consumer lending, and the evolving energy sector.