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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

District of Columbia

The focus is on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring and the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganized or go into liquidation. Also, especially in the current economic environment, the chapter includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors' committees, bondholders, insurers, directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to transactional work, bankruptcy also covers any related litigation, such as disputes between such parties in connection with distressed companies and Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 processes.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Jonathan P Guy
    Jonathan P Guy Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP18 Years Ranked
  2. Michael St. Patrick Baxter
    Michael St. Patrick Baxter Covington & Burling LLP22 Years Ranked
  3. Richard H WyronFrankelWyron LLP
  4. Roger FrankelFrankelWyron LLP
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Kevyn D Orr
    Kevyn D Orr Jones Day10 Years Ranked
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Band 1

  1. Michael L Bernstein
    Michael L Bernstein Arnold & Porter20 Years Ranked
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Band 2

  1. Andrew Leblanc
    Andrew Leblanc Milbank LLP16 Years Ranked
  2. Mary Joanne Dowd
    Mary Joanne Dowd ArentFox Schiff LLP19 Years Ranked
  3. Peter M Friedman
    Peter M Friedman O'Melveny & Myers LLP15 Years Ranked
  4. Sam J Alberts
    Sam J Alberts Dentons LLP20 Years Ranked
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Band 3

  1. Douglas S Mintz
    Douglas S Mintz Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP13 Years Ranked
  2. Eric Goodman
    Eric Goodman Brown Rudnick LLP7 Years Ranked
  3. James R Savin
    James R Savin Akin16 Years Ranked
  4. James Van Horn Barnes & Thornburg LLP10 Years Ranked
  5. John H Thompson
    John H Thompson Akerman LLP4 Years Ranked
  6. Rosa Evergreen
    Rosa Evergreen Arnold & Porter10 Years Ranked
  7. Scott L Alberino
    Scott L Alberino Akin14 Years Ranked
  8. Darrell W ClarkStinson LLP
  9. Marc AlbertStinson LLP
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Band 4

  1. Andrew Sorkin
    Andrew Sorkin Latham & Watkins LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher J Giaimo
    Christopher J Giaimo Squire Patton Boggs2 Years Ranked
  3. Dan T Moss
    Dan T Moss Jones Day4 Years Ranked
  4. Dylan Trache
    Dylan Trache Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Jeffrey Liesemer
    Jeffrey Liesemer Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered3 Years Ranked
  6. Kevin Maclay
    Kevin Maclay Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered6 Years Ranked
  7. Monique Almy
    Monique Almy Crowell & Moring LLP11 Years Ranked
  8. Patrick J Potter
    Patrick J Potter Pillsbury4 Years Ranked
  9. Daniel CarriganBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
  10. John McJunkinBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
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Up and Coming

  1. AnnElyse Gains
    AnnElyse Gains Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked

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Band 1

  1. Arnold & Porter
    1
    Arnold & Porter
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter is a market leader in representing large corporations in complex bankruptcy matters. Also noted for its handling of cross-border bankruptcies and sovereign debt restructuring. Acts for an array of clients including financial institutions, private equity firms and technology companies.
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Band 2

  1. Akin
    2
    Akin
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Akin is a national leader in the bankruptcy sphere, with an impressive presence in DC. Noted for its representation of both creditors and debtor-side clients, including secured and unsecured creditor committees and distressed companies. Handles bankruptcy matters pertaining to a broad range of industries, notably including the energy sector. Skilled in litigation as well as noncontentious proceedings.
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Band 3

  1. Jones Day
    3
    Jones Day
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jones Day has a well-regarded team with notable experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and the representation of Chapter 7 trustees. Routinely acts on cases in the retail, healthcare and energy sectors. Client base includes creditors, trustees and debtors.
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  2. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    3
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe represented leading financial institutions and multinational corporates in connection with restructuring matters in a variety of sectors including energy and technology. Works with creditors, debtors and bondholders in bankruptcy proceedings and debt-related lawsuit defense and appeals.
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  3. WilmerHale
    3
    WilmerHale
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    WilmerHale is well regarded for its representation of creditors in complex bankruptcy litigation. Also offers capabilities in handling bankruptcy cases in relation to home mortgages. Counts major financial services groups and media companies among its clientele.
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  4. Stinson LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. ArentFox Schiff LLP
    4
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    ArentFox Schiff LLP has a solid presence in midmarket bankruptcy and restructuring work, with experience in handling bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset acquisitions. Represents a range of clients in these matters, including creditors, distressed companies, buyers and sellers of distressed assets, committees and indenture trustees.
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  2. Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
    4
    Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered has notable insolvency practitioners with expertise in the handling of creditor interests in complex bankruptcies. Also known for its niche specialism in advising on asbestos-related claims and other mass tort-driven bankruptcy.
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  3. Covington & Burling LLP
    4
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    Covington & Burling LLP's bankruptcy and restructuring team has experience advising a full range of parties in bankruptcy-related matters, including creditors, debtors, committees, landlords and employees. Maintains a notable practice advising pharmaceuticals clients on bankruptcy-related issues.
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  4. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    4
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a notable team with significant experience in a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Routinely handles Chapters 7, 11 and 15 cases, as well as advising on Section 363 transactions. Acts for clients from a variety of sectors, ranging from retail and travel to pharmaceuticals.
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  5. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2024 | Band 4
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