Ranking tables
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
Jonathan P Guy Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP19 Years Ranked
Michael St. Patrick Baxter Covington & Burling LLP23 Years Ranked- Richard H WyronFrankelWyron LLP
- Roger FrankelFrankelWyron LLP
Douglas Mintz Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP14 Years Ranked
Eric Goodman Brown Rudnick LLP8 Years Ranked
James R Savin Akin17 Years Ranked
Mary Joanne Dowd ArentFox Schiff LLP20 Years Ranked
Rosa Evergreen Arnold & Porter11 Years Ranked
Sam J Alberts Dentons LLP21 Years Ranked
Scott L Alberino Akin15 Years Ranked
Dylan Trache Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP6 Years Ranked- James Van Horn Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 Years Ranked
John H Thompson Akerman LLP5 Years Ranked
Patrick J Potter Pillsbury5 Years Ranked- Darrell W ClarkStinson LLP
- Marc AlbertStinson LLP
Andrew Sorkin Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
AnnElyse Gains Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
Christopher J Giaimo Squire Patton Boggs3 Years Ranked
Cullen Speckhart Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
Dan T Moss Jones Day5 Years Ranked
Jackson Toof ArentFox Schiff LLP1 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Liesemer Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered4 Years Ranked
John McJunkin Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC17 Years Ranked
Kevin Maclay Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered7 Years Ranked
Monique Almy Crowell & Moring LLP12 Years Ranked- Thomas Laryea Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 AkinBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedAkin is a national leader in the bankruptcy sphere, with an impressive presence in DC. The firm is noted for its representation of both creditors and debtor-side clients, including secured and unsecured creditor committees and distressed companies. It handles bankruptcy matters pertaining to a broad range of industries, notably including the energy sector. The team is particularly skilled in litigation as well as non-contentious proceedings.

1 Arnold & PorterBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedArnold & Porter is a market leader in representing large corporations in complex bankruptcy matters. The firm is noted for its handling of cross-border bankruptcies and sovereign debt restructuring. The team acts for an array of clients including financial institutions, private equity firms and technology companies.
Band 2

2 ArentFox Schiff LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedArentFox Schiff LLP has a solid presence in mid-market bankruptcy and restructuring work, with experience in handling bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset acquisitions. The firm represents a range of clients in these matters, including creditors, distressed companies, buyers and sellers of distressed assets, committees and indenture trustees.

2 Jones DayBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedJones Day has a well-regarded team with notable experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and the representation of Chapter 7 trustees. The firm routinely acts on cases in the retail, healthcare and energy sectors, and its client base includes creditors, trustees and debtors.
Band 3

3 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz wins praise for its well-established bankruptcy practice. The team is a popular choice for clients seeking representation in a range of matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts and insolvency litigation. The firm's lawyers act for clients across a variety of industries, ranging from healthcare and financial services to retail.
3 Caplin & Drysdale, CharteredBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedCaplin & Drysdale, Chartered has notable insolvency practitioners with expertise in the handling of creditor interests in complex bankruptcies. The firm is also known for its niche specialism in advising on asbestos-related claims and other mass tort-driven bankruptcies.

3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has represented leading financial institutions and multinational corporates in connection with restructuring matters in a variety of sectors, including energy and technology. The firm works with creditors, debtors and bondholders in bankruptcy proceedings and debt-related lawsuit defence and appeals.




