USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Dechert’s financial restructuring group has across-the-board experience representing creditors, investors and troubled companies in all types of in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters. The practice represents clients in highly sophisticated, precedent-setting matters and holds substantial market share of the largest and most complicated deals.
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A hallmark of the practice is its experience as counsel to creditors’ committees and other critical stakeholders. Our lawyers know how to synchronize creditors’ interests and build consensus to maximize recovery, in local and cross-border matters.
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Dechert LLP offers a diverse practice handling the full spectrum of representations, excelling for both creditor and debtor-side clients. The firm undertakes a large volume of cases with a cross-border element, and regularly features in highly litigious deals. The team is also known for its strength in advisory work concerning CMBS loan restructurings and large CMBS bankruptcies.
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Dechert advised an ad hoc group of bondholders of WOM in connection with its Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
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The team is always responsive and thoughtful in their responses.
The Dechert team is very responsive and tough when they need to be.
There is no ceiling on their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
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Allan Brilliant regularly handles cross-border bankruptcy matters, with experience advising clients on the debt restructuring of nations, and offers notable expertise in both Chapter 11 and 15 cases.
His ability to shepherd a complex process is impressive.
He is a pleasure to work with.
He shows tremendous creativity, leadership and ability to drive a positive result.
Allan is both commercial and savvy. He is also excellent in court.
Stephen Zide offers significant experience in representing noteholders and bondholders in a range of restructuring matters. He routinely advises on cases concerning the oil drilling and retail industries.
He has an ability to simplify complex matters and to handle group dynamics and deliver tough messages.
He demonstrates exceptional command of complex restructuring strategy. Clients rely on Stephen for clear, pragmatic advice and he consistently balances aggressive advocacy with realistic outcomes.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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