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Luke A Barefoot

Luke A Barefoot

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

New York

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

USA

Practice Areas

With more than 20 years’ experience, Luke Barefoot consistently advises creditors and debtors and corporations on some of the most complex, high-profile matters in the market.

Luke Barefoot’s practice focuses on bankruptcy litigation, insolvency, corporate restructuring and related litigation matters, with a particular focus on cross-border and international bankruptcy disputes. Luke represents both debtors and creditors in restructuring matters, particularly contested matters where developing and executing on a litigation strategy can drive outcomes and recoveries. He is also active in the firm’s pro bono practice.

Career

Luke joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2013. Clerked for the Hon. Rosemary Barkett, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. J.D., Stanford Law School, 2004 (with distinction); B.S., Cornell University, 2001 (honors).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bar in New York

Member of International Insolvency Institute

Member of the editorial board for the American Bankruptcy Institute

Member of the advisory committee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Luke Barefoot has extensive experience dealing with cross-border bankruptcy litigation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Luke has done an incredible job in hearings. He runs circles around opposing counsel.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (119)

California

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

New York

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