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Consistently ranked as leaders in Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Turnarounds & Workouts, and Benchmark Litigation, our Financial Restructuring group is known globally for prominent corporate restructurings and groundbreaking chapter 11 cases. We are at the forefront of most of the largest, most complex corporate restructuring matters in the world, and our representations have earned us numerous industry awards. The key to our long-standing success: our unique ability to advise companies, creditors’ committees, financial institutions, funds and trustees in domestic and cross-border restructurings, providing perspective from all aspects of a case. We work hand-in-hand with Milbank’s other market-leading practice groups, helping our clients develop commercial solutions that create and preserve and value.

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank LLP possesses a distinguished bankruptcy and restructuring practice offering a broad range of expertise, particularly in complex Chapter 11 cases, advising underwriters, investors and creditors. The firm demonstrates particular strength in restructuring transactional matters such as distressed M&A, in addition to offering prowess in contentious bankruptcies. The well-regarded attorneys are experienced across a myriad of industry sectors and cases involving cross-border components, with notable strengths in Latin America. The team is active in the energy and natural resources, retail and financial services sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Milbank represented GOL Airlines in its US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Strengths

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They have an ability to think strategically and tactically to give advice about more than just the legal components of the negotiation.

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They provide an extraordinary service and and are strong, practical problems-solvers.

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The firm brought to the table a broad and deep bench of subject matter experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dennis Dunne
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Dennis Dunne
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 1
Dennis Dunne is a highly regarded bankruptcy lawyer who acts for a broad client base including debtors, creditors and noteholders in significant bankruptcy proceedings.

He sees lots of things and is able to give you quick insight based on his experience. He is very responsive and a true leader in the industry.

He has an incredible legal mind.

Dennis is the first choice for any restructuring matter and best in class hands down. He is extremely knowledgeable, level-headed in tense conditions and excellent in court.

Dennis is like a professor at this point. He is one of the most experienced people in the industry. When you need someone to give you judgment on if something is the wrong or right decision, he is the go-to guy.

He gives spot-on leadership and guidance.

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Evan Fleck
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Evan Fleck
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Band 2
Evan Fleck offers a broad base of experience in bankruptcy matters, spanning Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. His clients include debtors, creditors and lenders.

He is extremely responsive and a great consensus-builder.

Evan is impressive in the poise and thoughtfulness he brings to complex issues.

He is outstanding from a relationship perspective.

Evan is a true superstar. He is enthusiastic at all hours of the day and imperturbable at even the most tense moments.

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Lisa Laukitis
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Lisa Laukitis
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Band 3
Lisa Laukitis offers experience acting on behalf of clients from a wide range of industries, including the fishing, pharmaceuticals and aviation sectors. She is adept at handling complex high-value restructurings with cross-border elements.

She is very bright.

Lisa is a bright light in the restructuring world. She is a super smart, creative and thoughtful problem-solver, who has created novel strategies to support her client's objectives.

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Samuel Khalil
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Samuel Khalil
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Band 4

Samuel Khalil represents creditors' committees and noteholders in bankruptcy matters across industries such as energy, aviation and telecommunications.

Samuel is very intelligent and highly skilled regarding both legal and negotiating strategy. He is also very personable and enjoyable work with.

Sam is calm, thoughtful and skilled at getting to meaningful conclusions. He is truly unflappable. He brings experience and a deep ability to listen and process the unique elements of our needs.

He is brilliant in layering strategy on top of his legal advice.

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Tyson M Lomazow
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Tyson M Lomazow
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Band 4
Tyson Lomazow acts for lenders and debtors in a broad array of bankruptcy matters. His experience includes Chapter 11 proceedings as well as out-of-court restructurings.
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Matthew Brod
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Up and Coming

Matthew Brod focuses his practice on the representation of debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings and liability management transactions.

He is very good at client management and communication.

He is very sharp and smart.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Dennis Dunne
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Dennis Dunne
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Evan Fleck
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Evan Fleck
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Lisa Laukitis
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Lisa Laukitis
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Samuel Khalil
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Samuel Khalil
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Tyson M Lomazow
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Tyson M Lomazow
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Band 4
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Matthew Brod
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Abhilash Raval

Dennis Dunne

Dennis Dunne

Head of Department

Eric Stodola

Lauren Doyle

Matthew Brod

Michael Price

Nelly Almeida