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James R Savin

James R Savin

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

James Savin focuses on corporate restructurings and bankruptcy law, with an emphasis on creditors' committees and informal and formal bondholder and lender representations in large, complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. James represents official and informal committees of creditors (secured and unsecured), debtors, debtor in possession lenders and acquirers of businesses and assets in large, complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. His restructuring matters encompass a wide variety of industries and often involve multijurisdictional and cross-border issues. Significant matters include SVB Financial Group, Ardagh Group, Revlon, Hertz, Crédito Real, Pheonix Services and Vesta, to name a few.

Professional Memberships

Member, District of Columbia and New York Bars.

Personal

B.S., University of Pennsylvania (1994); J.D., Emory University School of Law (1997)

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - District of Columbia

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Individual Editorial

James Savin advises both debtors and creditors in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters across a broad range of industries, with a particular focus on representing official and ad hoc committees in Chapter 11 cases.

Strengths

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  • James is excellent; practical, smart, and client-oriented.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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