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Abid Qureshi

Abid Qureshi

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Bankruptcy Litigation

New York

2 years ranked

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

New York

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Abid Qureshi, co-chair of Akin and co-head of the firm’s management committee, plays a crucial role in steering the firm's strategic growth. He is also a dedicated financial restructuring litigator, giving him comprehensive experience in virtually every issue that arises during a complex restructuring.

Abid has litigated cutting-edge issues in the highest-profile chapter 11 cases, complex restructuring-related issues in state and appellate courts, and has extensive experience in cross-border insolvencies and chapter 15 proceedings. Significant matters include Diamond Sports Group, Yellow Corporation, Enviva, Rudolph W. Giuliani, Revlon, Intelsat, Aeroméxico, Brazos Electric, GWG, Sears, PG&E, Frontier Communications, Avaya, GTT Communications, Scandinavian Airlines, Nordic Aviation, and Crédito Real to name a few.

Professional Memberships

Member, New York Bar; Solicitor, England and Wales

President, United Nations Association of New York and as the firm’s liaison for Lawyers Without Borders

Personal

B.A., University of British Columbia, with highest honors (1991); J.D., University of Toronto (1994); LL.M., London School of Economics and Political Science, with merit (1996)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy Litigation - New York

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Abid Qureshi has a glowing reputation for his litigation practice. He regularly acts for clients from a wide range of sectors in Chapter 11 proceedings.
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Abid Qureshi has a glowing reputation for his litigation practice. He regularly acts for clients from a wide range of sectors in Chapter 11 proceedings.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is extraordinary at helping us understand litigation risks.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Abid is an exceptionally talented litigator. He is very technically capable and has a great commercial sense for how to drive his matters to favorable outcomes.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Abid is one of the most experienced restructuring litigators in the business. He is aggressive, but commercial.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

  • I find him to be one of the very best in this space.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

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