LAWYER PROFILE

Derek C Abbott

USA 2026

Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Delaware

21 years ranked

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Derek represents Fortune 1000, local, international and other organizations as lead or Delaware counsel in bankruptcy proceedings and litigation on behalf of debtors, creditors, official and ad hoc committees and transactional case constituents.

Derek regularly works with debtors-in-possession (DIP), DIP and exit financing lenders, as well as outside and inside counsel, turnaround professionals, independent and special committees of directors, crisis management firms, and investment and non-investment bank professionals.

Career

United States Army (1987-91, including participation in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm with the 82d Airborne Division); Morris Nichols (1995-present as associate/partner)

Professional Memberships

American College of Bankruptcy (Fellow); American Bankruptcy Institute; Delaware State Bar Association (Bankruptcy Section, Chapter 11 Committee; Veterans Committee); Turnaround Management Association

Education

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD with honors

1995

United States Military Academy

1987

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Highly regarded practitioner Derek Abbott remains a strong choice for high-profile companies seeking advice on Chapter 11 proceedings. He is also well placed to advise creditors and other parties.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Derek Abbott is a foremost bankruptcy practitioner whose practice exhibits strength advising clients in significant Chapter 11 cases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Derek is a great lawyer with a strong sense of client needs and end-point focus.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Derek is a skilled litigator who is great at handling difficult situations and cross-border matters.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Derek is a skilled litigator who is great at handling difficult situations and cross-border matters.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
Derek is a great lawyer with a strong sense of client needs and end-point focus.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA