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Provided by Benjamin Kaminetzky
Ben is co-head of Davis Polk’s Israel practice and a member of the firm’s Civil Litigation practice. He divides his time between bankruptcy litigation and complex commercial litigation.
One of the nation’s most experienced and accomplished bankruptcy litigators, Ben has first-chaired high-stakes bankruptcy trials involving leveraged buyouts, labor and pension disputes, mass torts, fraudulent transfers and preferences. He routinely represents debtors, lenders and creditors in highly complex bankruptcies and reorganizations.
In his commercial practice, Ben has represented clients in their most significant federal and state cases and in ICC, AAA and FINRA arbitrations. Ben also regularly counsels executives and boards navigating regulatory scrutiny and litigation exposure.
As co-head of Davis Polk’s Israel practice, he routinely represents Israeli banks in civil and regulatory matters.
Ben serves as Vice Chairman of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Yeshiva University and as President of the Beth Din of America.
Provided by Chambers
Benjamin Kaminetzky excels in complex bankruptcy related litigation as part of a broad based commercial disputes practice. He focuses his practice substantially on the representation of financial institutions.
Provided by Chambers
"Ben consistently demonstrates his skills while addressing difficult matters."
"He is a plainspoken and direct advocate. He's effective."
"Ben is an excellent litigator who is to the point, analytical and business-minded."
"Ben consistently demonstrates his skills while addressing difficult matters."
"He is a plainspoken and direct advocate. He's effective."
"Ben is an excellent litigator who is to the point, analytical and business-minded."
