Ranking tables
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Corinne Ball Jones Day23 Years Ranked
Donald S Bernstein Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP23 Years Ranked- Thomas Moers MayerKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Bruce S Bennett Jones Day13 Years Ranked
Damian S Schaible Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP9 Years Ranked- Dennis Dunne Milbank LLP21 Years Ranked
Ira S Dizengoff Akin13 Years Ranked- Kristopher M Hansen Paul Hastings LLP12 Years Ranked
Marshall S Huebner Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP16 Years Ranked
Martin J Bienenstock Proskauer Rose LLP23 Years Ranked
Paul M Basta Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
Ray Schrock Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked- Susheel Kirpalani Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP16 Years Ranked
Thomas Lauria White & Case LLP20 Years Ranked- Edward O SassowerKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Joshua A SussbergKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Kenneth H EcksteinKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Band 2
- Andrew G Dietderich Sullivan & Cromwell LLP13 Years Ranked
Andrew Rosenberg Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
Gary T Holtzer Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked- George A Davis Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
- James L Bromley Sullivan & Cromwell LLP15 Years Ranked
Matt Barr Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
Michael S Stamer Akin14 Years Ranked
Rachel Strickland Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP5 Years Ranked
Scott J Greenberg Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked- Michael L TuchinKTBS Law LLP
- Richard G MasonWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
- Robert J StarkBrown Rudnick LLP
- Scott K CharlesWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Band 3
Brett H Miller Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP13 Years Ranked
Brian S Hermann Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
Heather Lennox Jones Day14 Years Ranked
Laura Davis Jones Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP9 Years Ranked
Paul Leake Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
Richard M Pachulski Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP20 Years Ranked- Adam C HarrisSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
- Anup SathyKirkland & Ellis
- Lisa M SchweitzerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Louis R StrubeckO'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Patrick J Nash, JrKirkland & Ellis
Band 4
Alice Belisle Eaton Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked
Brian M. Resnick Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked- Caroline Reckler Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
David Meyer Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
Elizabeth McColm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP4 Years Ranked- Evan Fleck Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
Gregg M Galardi Ropes & Gray LLP13 Years Ranked
James Stang Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP1 Years Ranked- Jayme Goldstein Paul Hastings LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey E Bjork Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Margot Schonholtz Linklaters22 Years Ranked
Steven J Reisman Katten6 Years Ranked- Derek C AbbottMorris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
- John J RapisardiO'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Kelley CornishSelendy Gay PLLC
- Mark D CollinsRichards, Layton & Finger PA
- Nicole L GreenblattKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Paul Steven SingermanBerger Singerman
- Thomas WalperMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Corinne Ball
Jones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedCorinne Ball is highly regarded in the market for her wealth of expertise in complex restructurings. She has notable experience acting for clients on bankruptcy matters arising from significant litigation.S Donald S Bernstein
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedDonald Bernstein is a distinguished practitioner noted for his expertise acting on behalf of both debtors and bondholders on various bankruptcy matters. He also serves as chair of the firm's restructuring group.- Thomas Moers MayerKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
E Matthew A Feldman
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 16 Years RankedMatthew Feldman is cochair of the firm. He regularly handles Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A, and has recent experience acting for clients in the retail and energy sectors.
Band 1
1 Bruce S BennettJones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedBruce Bennett routinely acts for clients including shareholders, lenders, creditors and bondholders, and offers significant experience in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 proceedings.1 Damian S SchaibleDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedDamian Schaible is highly regarded for his bankruptcy practice. He regularly acts for lenders and noteholders, with experience across industries including construction, financial services and energy.1 Dennis Dunne
Milbank LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedDennis Dunne wins praise from all corners of the market for his longstanding expertise in bankruptcy issues. He advises clients including debtors, creditors' committees and noteholders on a range of restructuring matters.1 Ira S Dizengoff
Akin | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedIra Dizengoff regularly acts for a wide range of clients, including noteholders, investors and creditors' committees, on the full range of bankruptcy matters. He offers experience across industries including oil and gas, energy and telecommunications.1 Kristopher M Hansen
Paul Hastings LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedKristopher Hansen garners praise for his strong expertise in the full range of bankruptcy matters, and routinely acts for clients including banks, lenders and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also serves as cochair of the firm's financial restructuring group.1 Marshall S HuebnerDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMarshall Huebner enjoys a stellar reputation for his vast experience in handling a broad range of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 cases and distressed M&A. He offers experience acting for both debtors and lenders, alongside his current role as global cohead of the firm's restructuring department.1 Martin J Bienenstock
Proskauer Rose LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedMartin Bienenstock comes recommended for his extensive experience in bankruptcy matters. He is recognized in the market for his role acting for the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico.1 Paul M Basta
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedPaul Basta is cochair of the firm's restructuring department. He continues to be a popular choice for high profile bankruptcy matters. He represents a range of clients, including debtors, lenders and boards of directors. He is adept at handling Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as bankruptcy-related acquisitions.1 Ray SchrockLatham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedRay Schrock maintains a highly regarded bankruptcy practice. He is noted for his expertise in Chapter 11 cases, acting for debtors in industries ranging from retail to healthcare.1 Susheel Kirpalani
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedSusheel Kirpalani is well regarded for his experience representing bondholders and creditors in bankruptcy litigation. He is highlighted for his skilled handling of cross-border matters.1 Thomas Lauria
White & Case LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedThomas Lauria has extensive experience in bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings. He also leads the firm's financial restructuring and insolvency group from its Miami and New York offices.- Kenneth H EcksteinKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Andrew G Dietderich
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedAndrew Dietderich acts for clients on the debtor and creditor sides of bankruptcy matters, including both Chapter 11 and 15 cases, and offers notable experience in issues with cross-border elements.2 Andrew RosenbergPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedAndrew Rosenberg comes recommended for his significant expertise in restructuring matters, with notable experience in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors. He acts for a variety of clients including bondholders, noteholders and creditors.2 Gary T Holtzer
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedGary Holtzer provides clients with restructuring advice both in and out of court, with particular expertise in Chapter 11 cases. His client base covers a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, media and utilities sectors. He also serves as cochair of the firm's business finance and restructuring team.2 George A DavisLatham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedGeorge Davis wins praise for his representation of both debtors and creditors in matters including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. He offers experience across a range of sectors, including retail, energy and pharmaceuticals.2 James L BromleySullivan & Cromwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJames Bromley enjoys an excellent reputation for his broad practice, covering the likes of municipal bankruptcies, Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings as well as related transactions.2 Matt BarrWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedMatt Barr is noted for his expertise in acting on behalf of lenders in bankruptcy matters, with additional experience representing debtors and noteholders. He offers experience in high profile issues across a range of sectors, including energy and entertainment.2 Michael S StamerAkin | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMichael Stamer acts for a variety of clients, including noteholders, bondholders, creditors' committees and acquirers. He has notable experience advising on bankruptcy proceedings in the energy sector.2 Rachel StricklandFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedRachel Strickland is noted for her expertise in bankruptcy matters, such as Chapter 11 proceedings and restructurings. She acts for a range of clients including bondholders, lenders and committees of mass tort claimants.2 Scott J Greenberg
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedScott Greenberg offers strong expertise representing lenders in connection with Chapter 11 cases. He has significant experience acting on notable cases in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors.- Richard G MasonWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2
- Scott K CharlesWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Brett H MillerWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedBrett Miller is recognized for his expertise acting on behalf of noteholders in Chapter 11 cases, with experience across the energy, retail, aviation and manufacturing sectors.3 Brian S HermannPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBrian Hermann enjoys a growing reputation in the market for his bankruptcy expertise. He routinely handles Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings for a variety of clients, including lenders, debtors and noteholders.3 Heather LennoxJones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedHeather Lennox regularly acts for both debtors and creditors on Chapter 11 cases, and her recent work includes matters in the energy and media industries. She also serves as the partner-in-charge of the Cleveland office.3 Laura Davis Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedLaura 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.3 Paul Leake
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedPaul Leake acts for clients on both the debtor and creditor sides on matters across industries including healthcare, retail and media. He is adept at handling out-of-court restructurings as well as Chapter 11 proceedings and related transactions.3 Richard M PachulskiPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedRichard Pachulski is sought after for his expertise acting on behalf of debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also acts for investors, acquirers and creditors in restructurings and distressed M&A.- Lisa M SchweitzerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alice Belisle EatonPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAlice Belisle Eaton is a renowned practitioner for her representation of creditors and debtors in high profile Chapter 11 cases. She has recent experience advising clients in the energy and retail sectors.4 Brian M. ResnickDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBrian Resnick is sought after by noteholders and lenders for his experience handling Chapter 11 cases and municipal bankruptcies.4 Caroline RecklerLatham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCaroline Reckler acts for retail and energy clients, as part of a broad client base. She works on Chapter 11 restructuring and distressed M&A.4 David Meyer
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDavid Meyer has a standout profile in the energy and mining sector. He regularly handles Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and distressed M&A.4 Elizabeth McColmPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedElizabeth McColm is highly regarded for her experience advising on a range of restructuring issues. She acts for clients from a variety of industries, such as the retail and energy sectors.4 Evan FleckMilbank LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedEvan Fleck advises on Chapter 11 cases across a range of industries, such as retail and energy. He is adept at handling out-of-court restructurings and financings for a variety of clients including debtors, noteholders and creditors.4 Gregg M Galardi
Ropes & Gray LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedGregg Galardi is adept at handling bankruptcy matters for a range of clients, including creditors' committees, debtors and investors. He offers substantial experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings across a variety of sectors, including retail and leisure and entertainment.4 James StangPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJames Stang is nationally recognized for his representation of clients in high stakes Chapter 11 cases.4 Jayme GoldsteinPaul Hastings LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJayme Goldstein acts for a broad array of clients including creditors' committees, lenders and noteholders in Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy transactions. He has significant experience handling matters relating to the retail and oil and gas sectors.4 Jeffrey E BjorkLatham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJeffrey Bjork is experienced across both international and domestic bankruptcy matters, including out-of-court restructurings and Chapter 11 proceedings. He plays a role in notable bankruptcies with mass tort aspects as well as high-profile cases in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors.4 Margot Schonholtz
Linklaters | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedMargot Schonholtz of Linklaters is an experienced practitioner who regularly acts for clients including banks, trustees and noteholders on an array of bankruptcy matters. She is adept at handling matters with cross-border elements as well as issues concerning the energy sector.4 Steven J Reisman
Katten | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedSteven Reisman cochairs Katten's insolvency and restructuring practice and has recent experience in matters related to the energy and retail industries. He is also highly recommended for his expertise in representing independent directors in high-stakes bankruptcy proceedings.- Derek C AbbottMorris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2025 | Band 4