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Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite - New York

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP boasts a standout team of highly reputed bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys primarily advising clients on the creditor side, including notable experience acting for bondholder groups. The firm offers impressive capabilities in advisory and transactional assignments, as well as top-quality representation in multijurisdictional matters, with burgeoning strength in oil and gas-related issues. The team excels in debtor-in-possession financings, distressed M&A, and strategic planning and advisory work for major financial institutions.

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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.

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

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondent
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They have an exceptional ability to represent stakeholders with varying priorities and objectives in complex transactions.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite respondent
USA

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Donald S Bernstein

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Senior Statespeople

Donald Bernstein is noted in the market for his extensive expertise in domestic and international bankruptcy matters. He acts for a range of clients, including creditors and debtors.

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Damian S Schaible

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Band 1

Damian Schaible is a notable practitioner who acts for lenders and creditors in bankruptcy matters spanning a variety of industries, including energy and telecommunications. He serves as co-head of the firm's restructuring practice.

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 an extremely thoughtful partner in addressing difficult commercial matters.

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

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

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Marshall S Huebner

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Band 1

Marshall Huebner enjoys a stellar reputation for his vast experience in bankruptcy matters. He regularly acts for clients in Chapter 11 proceedings, the sale of distressed assets and refinancings. He serves as global co-head of the firm's restructuring group.

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

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Benjamin Kaminetzky

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Band 3

Benjamin Kaminetzky is a highly regarded bankruptcy litigator who is experienced in representing a broad range of clients.

Ben has an ability to see through things.

Benjamin is tough as nails. He is a zealous advocate and sees two moves ahead.

He achieves the unachievable.

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Brian M. Resnick

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Band 3

Brian Resnick is sought after by noteholders and lenders for his experience in 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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Darren S Klein

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Band 3

Darren Klein is well regarded for his bankruptcy practice. He has notable experience acting on matters relating to the energy sector, regularly representing companies and ad hoc groups.

He is very smart and practical in how he deals with people.

He is great at managing and distilling complicated situations quickly.

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Elliot Moskowitz

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Band 3

Elliot Moskowitz focuses his practice on bankruptcy litigation. He represents household name clients in a range of complex matters.

Elliot is an intellectual powerhouse.

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Timothy Graulich

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Band 3

Timothy Graulich heads the firm's cross-border restructuring group. He is noted for his expertise in complex bankruptcy matters, acting for clients including debtors, creditors and trustees.

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Eli J Vonnegut

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Band 4

Eli Vonnegut is recognized in the market as a talented attorney with significant experience acting for debtors and creditors. He acts for clients from a range of industries, including the pharmaceuticals and energy sectors.

Eli is incredibly skilled. He is a fantastic negotiator, great with clients and good in the boardroom.

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Angela Libby

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Band 6

Angela Libby has experience acting for a range of clients, including creditors and debtors. She is adept at advising on exit finance transactions, out-of-court workouts and bankruptcy litigation, among other matters.

She is very smart and detail-oriented.

Angela is very practical and knows how to lead a group.

She is hardworking, smart and talented.

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Adam Shpeen

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Up and Coming

Adam Shpeen has experience representing clients in a broad range of corporate restructuring and liability management matters.

He has a high level of creativity in addressing complex restructuring situations.

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Bankruptcy Litigation

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Benjamin Kaminetzky

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Band 3

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Elliot Moskowitz

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Band 3

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Donald S Bernstein

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Senior Statespeople

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Damian S Schaible

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Band 1

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Marshall S Huebner

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Band 1

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Brian M. Resnick

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Band 3

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Darren S Klein

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Band 3

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Timothy Graulich

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Band 3

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Eli J Vonnegut

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Band 4

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Angela Libby

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Band 6

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Adam Shpeen

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Up and Coming

Members

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Benjamin Kaminetzky

Brian M. Resnick

Damian S Schaible

Donald S Bernstein

Elliot Moskowitz

Marshall S Huebner

Timothy Graulich