Paul Basta, a top restructuring partner at Kirkland & Ellis in New York and member of the firm's 15-person management committee, is preparing to leave the firm.

Basta's departure, first reported Tuesday by Debtwire, was confirmed by statements from the firm and Basta, who joined Kirkland in 2006 at 40 after spending 13 years at Weil Gotshal & Manges.

“Kirkland is an outstanding law firm with exceptional lawyers,” Basta said in a statement provided by the firm. “It has been an honor to have worked here alongside such supportive colleagues, and I am so proud of what our restructuring practice and our firm has achieved. I am excited to explore new opportunities ahead of me.”