LAWYER PROFILE

Brian M. Resnick

Global 2026

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Brian is a member of Davis Polk’s Restructuring practice and the head of the firm’s interdisciplinary Liability Management & Special Opportunities practice. He leads some of the firm’s most significant matters for distressed companies, creditors and other strategic parties.

Brian is a thought leader who regularly lectures and writes on bankruptcy topics, including co-authoring the book Credit-Bidding in Bankruptcy Sales. . He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, member of the National Bankruptcy Conference and on the Her Justice and the Columbia Business Law Review boards.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

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He can quickly decipher complex situations and balance conflicting interests with ease.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
Brian is a world-class lawyer. I would go to him for anything.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
Brian is the voice of reason.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide

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