Robert J Dehney, Sr.

Practice Areas

For over 35 years, Rob has focused on corporate restructuring, reorganization and counseling.

As the leader of Morris Nichols’ bankruptcy group, Rob’s substantial experience extends to representations of both debtors and creditors in all facets of pre- and post-chapter 11 filings. Known for his strategic thinking and negotiating skills, he regularly advises stressed and distressed companies as they navigate liability management and restructuring alternatives.

Rob regularly works with inside and outside counsel, turnaround professionals, crisis management firms, investment and non-investment bank professionals, and debtors-in-possession (DIP) and exit financing lenders.

An effective courtroom advocate, Rob has appeared in more than 500 bankruptcy court cases. He understands the blend of dealmaking and litigating required in bankruptcy proceedings and contested matters. Rob adeptly navigates out-of-court reorganization and restructuring, acquisitions and sale processes, administrative insolvency issues, complex lending arrangements and lender disputes. He also provides corporate governance, fiduciary duty and strategic advice to boards of directors, special committees and executives.

Rob’s representative experience spans diverse industry segments that include retail and consumer goods, health and pharmaceuticals, airlines, housing, energy, manufacturing, insurance, and finance. He has worked on behalf of distressed companies, boards of directors/special committees and/or individual members, and other parties such as official equity committees and ad hoc committees in insolvency-related matters.

Career

Prior to joining the firm, Rob was a law clerk to the Honorable Prudence Beatty of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York and an attorney with Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York City.

Professional Memberships

American Bankruptcy Institute, American Bar Association, Delaware State Bar Association, Turnaround Management Association

Education