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David Gold

David Gold

USA 2026

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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Corporate Law

Litigation

Leasing

Hospitality

CMBS and Real Estate Workouts

Real Estate

Retail & Consumer Products

Career

David Gold represents clients in commercial litigation involving complex financial transactions, financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and distressed real estate.

David advises debtors, creditors, master and special servicers, and trustees, with an emphasis on the hospitality industry. David has assisted secured lenders, major hotel brands, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of Chapter 11 restructurings, assignments for the benefit of creditors, out-of-court transactions, and general litigation. He also counsels on secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, lien and judgment enforcement, and asset protection.

Experienced in business litigation in state and federal courts, David has tried cases across the United States ranging from contested plan confirmation hearings and avoidance actions to business torts and commercial contract disputes. David frequently represents parties in post-trial judgment enforcement, defense, and compliance. He advises financially troubled businesses regarding bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy alternatives, and directors and officers of such businesses on mitigating litigation risk. With David’s experience in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan workouts, he has prosecuted and defended foreclosure and receivership actions for commercial properties, including hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, and single-use properties.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

David Gold is an up and coming partner with experience in a range of bankruptcy proceedings. He advises lenders, debtors and trustees in Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings, and has a particular focus on clients in the hospitality sector.

Strengths

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  • David is enjoyable to work with; he stands firm when he needs to, but can also compromise and be aggressive when necessary.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very competent and able to handle complex matters.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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