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Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised an ad hoc group of first- and second-lien lenders to Anthology in connection with new money financing and debt exchange transactions.

Strengths

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Davis Polk is one of the top firms in the industry, given their incredible knowledge of the bankruptcy and restructuring landscape.

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They have great technical expertise, with the ability to scale up a matter and deploy resources to solve a problem.

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They're extraordinarily responsive and available.

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The firm provides exceptionally smart, attentive and tailored advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Donald S Bernstein
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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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Damian S Schaible
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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.

He is a world-class thinker and is excellent at managing transactions that require a broad set of skills.

Damian is one of the leading creditor-side advisors in the industry.

He is a great negotiator and never loses his calm demeanor.

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Marshall S Huebner
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Marshall S Huebner
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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.

Marshall is beyond brilliant; his client commitment is unmatched.

Marshall is an excellent lawyer and brings deep experience, phenomenal service and a steady hand to every engagement. The best of the best.

Marshall is one of the smartest restructuring attorneys in the business. He has incredible experience and wisdom, and is an excellent advisor.

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

He can quickly decipher complex situations and balance conflicting interests with ease.

Brian is a world-class lawyer. I would go to him for anything.

Brian is the voice of reason.

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Darren S Klein
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Darren S Klein
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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.

Darren Klein is magnificent. He's unflappable, highly sophisticated and humble.

He's incredibly talented and extremely dependable.

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Timothy Graulich
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Timothy Graulich
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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.

Timothy is really sharp on cross-border issues and liability management.

 He is very good at what he does.

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Eli J Vonnegut
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Eli J Vonnegut
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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.

He is an extraordinary bankruptcy tactician.

He is detail-oriented, responsive to client needs and an expert in restructuring.

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Angela Libby
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Angela Libby
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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.

Angela is technically amazing and very verbose.

Angela is a phenomenal lawyer and fights incredibly hard for her clients.

She is amazingly good and cool under pressure.

Angela does a good job of synthesizing disparate views into a collective voice.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Donald S Bernstein
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Donald S Bernstein
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Senior Statespeople
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Damian S Schaible
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Damian S Schaible
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Marshall S Huebner
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Marshall S Huebner
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Brian M. Resnick
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Brian M. Resnick
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Darren S Klein
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Darren S Klein
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Timothy Graulich
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Timothy Graulich
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Eli J Vonnegut
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Eli J Vonnegut
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Angela Libby
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Angela Libby
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