LAWYER PROFILE
Damian S Schaible

Damian S Schaible

Global 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Chambers ranking badge

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Damian is co-head of Davis Polk’s Restructuring practice and a leading restructuring lawyer and thought leader. He has extensive experience representing creditors, ad hoc groups, debtors, asset purchasers and other strategic parties in prepackaged and traditional bankruptcies, out-of-court workouts, financings, litigation, section 363 sales and liability management transactions.

Damian is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. He is a Contributing Author of Collier on Bankruptcy and a member of the U.S. Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules, and has also served on the executive committees of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the New York City Bar Association.

An Eagle Scout, Damian serves on the boards of Boy Scouts of America’s Greater New York Councils, the Lighthouse International Film Festival and A House on Beekman

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Damian Schaible is highly regarded for his bankruptcy practice. He regularly acts for lenders and noteholders, with experience across industries including construction, financial services and energy.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
  • He is a world-class thinker and is excellent at managing transactions that require a broad set of skills.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
  • He is a great negotiator and never loses his calm demeanor.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (112)

Belgium

Brazil

China

Israel

Japan

Latin America - International Counsel

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership