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George A Davis

George A Davis

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

George Davis, previously serving as Global Chair of the Restructuring Practice, represents public and private companies, private equity sponsors, direct lenders, asset managers, and alternative capital providers in their most sophisticated restructurings and liability management exercises.

Widely recognized as one of the top restructuring lawyers in the United States, George has represented hundreds of clients in the past three decades in complex and novel:

- Liability management transactions

- Recapitalizations

- Restructurings

- Chapter 11 cases

- Other special situations transactions

A trusted strategic advisor to boards and management teams, George unlocks the full resources of the firm’s global platform to guide clients on strategy, litigation risk, and board duties in transformative liability management and restructuring transactions.

George regularly garners broad recognition for his distinctive practice from clients, peers, and industry publications.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
George Davis acts for both creditors and debtors on Chapter 11 matters, with additional expertise in distressed M&A and out-of-court restructurings.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
George Davis wins praise for his representation of both debtors and creditors in matters including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. He offers experience across a range of sectors, including retail, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • He is an exceptional attorney.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is an exceptional attorney.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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