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Derek C Abbott
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Delaware

21 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA - Nationwide

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

Provided by Derek C Abbott

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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

BS

1987

Chambers Review

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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

4
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

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Derek is a great lawyer with a strong sense of client needs and end-point focus.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Derek is a skilled litigator who is great at handling difficult situations and cross-border matters.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Derek is a skilled litigator who is great at handling difficult situations and cross-border matters.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Derek is a great lawyer with a strong sense of client needs and end-point focus.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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