Laura Davis Jones
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Provided by Laura Davis Jones
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Laura Davis Jones is a trusted, “constructively aggressive” legal and strategic advisor to debtors, creditors’ committees, bank groups, acquirers, and other significant constituencies in national chapter 11 cases and workout proceedings. Ms. Jones is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and a Chambers USA “Star Individual,” the highest honor a lawyer can receive. She started her career as a judicial law clerk in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and upon entering private practice, quickly gained national recognition as debtors’ counsel in the Continental Airlines bankruptcy case. She has gone on to counsel and co-counsel clients in national matters including the recent bankruptcy filings of Cirque du Soleil, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Global Eagle Entertainment, Northwest Hardwood, Inc., Imerys Talc America, Inc., and Avadim Health, Inc. Ms. Jones has been named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer; has been named a “thought leader” by Who’s Who Legal, has been recognized as a top practitioner by Lawdragon 500 and K&A Restructuring Register; and has been named one of the "Best Lawyers in Delaware” by Best Lawyers, as well as one of the top ten lawyers in Delaware by Thomson Reuters.
Chambers Review
USA
Laura Jones is managing partner of the Delaware office and is highlighted for her standout Chapter 11 practice. She advises some of the highest-profile debtor-side clients in complex proceedings.
"Laura is absolutely fantastic and a go-to lawyer in Delaware. She's smart, hard-working, and knows the processes. She's also a great team player." "She’s very dedicated and client-driven."
Laura Davis Jones is regularly engaged to represent clients in high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings, with significant experience in the retail and restaurant sectors, among others. She offers particular expertise in debtor-side representations.
"Laura is responsive, reliable and efficient. She's brilliant." "She is smart, hard-working, and knows the process. She's a great team player."