David Simonds

Practice Areas

When distressed debt investors (including bondholders and lenders), financially troubled companies, creditors’ committees, and acquirers of distressed businesses and assets need an experienced lawyer to guide them through a Chapter 11 case or an out-of-court restructuring, they turn to David Simonds. For more than 25 years, David has been advising on financial restructuring matters across several industries. He has been involved in first-of-their-kind, complex restructurings both in the United States and internationally, including cross-border transactions and insolvencies, as well as liability management transactions and special situations lending (including rescue, debtor-in-possession and exit financing).

Career

Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, David was most recently with a prominent international law firm for 19 years, 15 of which as a partner in the financial restructuring group. David also previously served as Director of Operations for a leading apparel company. He is also a certified public accountant, registered in South Dakota (inactive).

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Investment Counsel (ACIC), 2012-present

Member, Communications Committee and Development Committee, ACIC

Member, ABI

Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Member, State Bar of California

Member, New York State Bar Association

Certified Public Accountant, South Dakota (inactive)