Gregor Baer
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Gregor Baer is a highly regarded attorney based in San Francisco, California, specializing in bankruptcy litigation and international corporate restructuring. As a member of both the California and New York Bars, Mr. Baer possesses a wealth of experience, adeptly guiding corporations, financial institutions, universities, and their leadership through complex reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management strategies. His profound knowledge extends to insolvency matters, where he excels in navigating cross-border cases and tackling corporate governance challenges faced by distressed enterprises. Notably recognized for his expertise in high-stakes litigation, Mr. Baer has successfully represented clients in pivotal "bet the company" disputes. His extensive background includes advising insolvency administrators on intricate international company group cases and participating in high-profile cross-border investigations. Previously, he served as a Corporate Partner and led the European practice team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Francisco, following his tenure with the bankruptcy litigation group at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York. Mr. Baer holds advanced degrees from the University of Oxford, where he earned a D.Phil., and the University of Virginia, where he received his J.D. His commitment to legal education is evident through his role as a Fulbright Guest Professor in Germany and as a guest lecturer at Yale Law School. Elected to the International Insolvency Institute, he contributes as UNCITRAL Liaison Officer and Executive Board Member, while also serving as Immediate Past Co-Chair of the International Bar Association Insolvency Section. He leads the IBA delegation to the U.N. Commission on International Trade Law and is actively involved with the World Bank’s initiatives on insolvency and corporate governance. Additionally, Mr. Baer is a member of the Development Board of Christ Church, Oxford, reflecting his dedication to fostering legal scholarship and governance.