Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk offers exceptional strength in its preeminent group of bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys. The team is prominent on a wide range of insolvency cases, with considerable experience advising on DIP and exit financings, as well as the facilitation of distressed M&A. The firm's broad client list includes financial institutions, ad hoc creditor groups, municipalities and both US-based and international corporations, who turn to its experienced counsel in matters pertaining to the energy and natural resources sector, while also being noted for its handling of sovereign debt matters.

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Work Highlights

Davis Polk & Wardell advised Purdue Pharma on its Chapter 11 restructuring.

Strengths

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They have an exceptional ability to represent stakeholders with varying priorities and objectives in complex transactions.

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The lawyers are brilliant, creative and unbelievably commercial. The quality of the work they do when representing us, combined with the level of client service, is unmatched and truly sets them apart from peers.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondent
USA

They have an exceptional ability to represent stakeholders with varying priorities and objectives in complex transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Donald S Bernstein

Senior Statespeople

Donald Bernstein is a distinguished practitioner noted for his expertise acting on behalf of both debtors and bondholders on various bankruptcy matters. He also serves as chair of the firm's restructuring group.

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Damian S Schaible

Band 1

Damian Schaible is highly regarded for his bankruptcy practice. He regularly acts for lenders and noteholders, with experience across industries including construction, financial services and energy.

Damian is not only aware of the market, but anticipates trends and works ahead. He is proactive in his advice to clients and is an extremely skilled dealmaker who garners respect from market peers.

He is among the best at managing large groups and bringing them together.

He is an extremely thoughtful partner in addressing difficult commercial matters.

Damian has gone above and beyond. He is the best in the business.

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Marshall S Huebner

Band 1

Marshall Huebner enjoys a stellar reputation for his vast experience in handling a broad range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 cases and distressed M&A. He offers experience acting for both debtors and lenders, alongside his current role as global co-head of the firm's restructuring department.

He is absolutely the best bankruptcy lawyer in practice right now.

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Brian M. Resnick

Band 3

Brian Resnick is sought after by noteholders and lenders for his experience handling Chapter 11 cases and municipal bankruptcies.

Brian is very sophisticated and brilliant at coming up with clever and novel solutions to his clients’ problems. He is extraordinary in the boardroom and the courtroom, fighting tirelessly to achieve successful results.

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