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Dennis Dunne

Dennis Dunne

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

New York

22 years ranked

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA - Nationwide

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Milbank LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Mr. Dunne's engagements have ranged across a wide array of industries, including automotive, airline, apparel, cable and broadcasting, chemical, construction, gaming, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, energy, retail, shipping, telecommunications, and textiles.

Career

A distinguished restructuring practitioner, author and speaker, Dennis Dunne is a partner in the New York office of Milbank. He is a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee and has served in that position since 2008. He also serves as the Global Chair of the firm’s Financial Restructuring Group.

Mr. Dunne has extensive experience in representing companies and creditors in reorganization cases and out-of-court workouts, acquirors of financially distressed companies, providers of financing, and board of directors of public and private companies. Mr. Dunne plays a leadership role in these matters, frequently as counsel to companies or official and unofficial committees representing key creditor constituencies, such as bondholders, agents for lender syndicates, and large debt or equity holders. He also regularly represents private equity funds, hedge funds and other financial institutions acquiring control positions in financially distressed companies, both in and out of court. In all such matters, he is a trusted advisor to his clients and draws upon his broad experience across several disciplines to craft practical solutions and build the consensus required to implement those solutions. Mr. Dunne also has unparalleled courtroom experience and clients seek him out for his in-court advocacy skills.

Personal

New York University School of Law, J.D.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

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Individual Editorial
Dennis Dunne is a highly regarded bankruptcy lawyer who acts for a broad client base including debtors, creditors and noteholders in significant bankruptcy proceedings.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

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Dennis Dunne wins praise from all corners of the market for his longstanding expertise in bankruptcy issues. He advises clients including debtors, creditors' committees and noteholders on a range of restructuring matters.

Strengths

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  • He sees lots of things and is able to give you quick insight based on his experience. He is very responsive and a true leader in the industry.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He has an incredible legal mind.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dennis is the first choice for any restructuring matter and best in class hands down. He is extremely knowledgeable, level-headed in tense conditions and excellent in court.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dennis is like a professor at this point. He is one of the most experienced people in the industry. When you need someone to give you judgment on if something is the wrong or right decision, he is the go-to guy.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He gives spot-on leadership and guidance.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dennis is the first choice for any restructuring matter and best in class hands down. He is extremely knowledgeable, level-headed in tense conditions and excellent in court.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Milbank LLP (80)

District of Columbia

New York

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