Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Bruce S Bennett Jones Day
Damian S Schaible Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Dennis Dunne Milbank LLP
Edward O Sassower Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Ira S Dizengoff Akin
Joshua A Sussberg Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kenneth H Eckstein Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Marshall S Huebner Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Martin J Bienenstock Proskauer Rose LLP
Paul M Basta Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Ray C Schrock Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP- Susheel Kirpalani Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 2
Andrew Rosenberg Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
George A Davis Latham & Watkins LLP
James L Bromley Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Kristopher M Hansen Paul Hastings LLP
Matt Barr Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Matthew A Feldman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Michael L Tuchin KTBS Law LLP
Michael S Stamer Akin
Rachel C Strickland Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Richard G Mason Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Robert J Stark Brown Rudnick LLP
Scott K Charles Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Thomas Lauria White & Case LLP
Band 3
Adam C Harris Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Andrew G Dietderich Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Anup Sathy Kirkland & Ellis
Brett H Miller Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Brian S Hermann Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Gary T Holtzer Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Heather Lennox Jones Day
Laura Davis Jones Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Lisa M Schweitzer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP- Louis R Strubeck O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Patrick J Nash, Jr Kirkland & Ellis
Paul Leake Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Richard M Pachulski Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Scott J Greenberg Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Band 4
Brian M. Resnick Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Caroline Reckler Latham & Watkins LLP
David Meyer Vinson & Elkins LLP
Elizabeth McColm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Evan Fleck Milbank LLP
Gregg M Galardi Ropes & Gray LLP
Jayme Goldstein Paul Hastings LLP
Jeffrey E Bjork Latham & Watkins LLP
John J Rapisardi O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Kelley A Cornish Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Nicole L Greenblatt Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Paul Steven Singerman Berger Singerman
Steven J Reisman Katten
Thomas Walper Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP- Margot SchonholtzLinklaters
Senior Statespeople
S Alan W Kornberg
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Senior Statespeople |Alan Kornberg is a highly regarded practitioner with broad bankruptcy expertise. He offers substantial experience acting for clients in Chapter 11 cases as well as corporate transactions that arise therefrom. He also serves as cochair of the firm's restructuring department.
S Corinne Ball
Jones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Senior Statespeople |Corinne 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/Restructuring2023 | Senior Statespeople |Donald 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.
S James HM Sprayregen
Kirkland & Ellis | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Senior Statespeople |James Sprayregen has long been recognized as one of the leading bankruptcy practitioners in the country. He is regularly called upon to act for debtors in some of the most significant Chapter 11 cases. He splits his time between the firm's New York and Chicago offices.
S Thomas Moers Mayer
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Senior Statespeople |Thomas Mayer wins praise from all corners of the market for his expertise in complex bankruptcy matters. He is adept at handling both Chapter 9 and 11 proceedings.
Band 1
1 Bruce S BennettJones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Bruce 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Damian 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Dennis 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 Edward O SassowerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Edward Sassower enjoys a leading reputation for his bankruptcy practice, advising debtors on matters such as Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. His broad client base includes a number of significant corporations in the retail sector.1 Ira S Dizengoff
Akin | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Ira 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 Joshua A SussbergKirkland & Ellis LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Joshua Sussberg is known for his skilled handling of high-profile bankruptcy proceedings. He routinely advises on Chapter 11 proceedings and offers notable expertise in acting for clients in the retail sector.1 Kenneth H EcksteinKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP |2023 | Band 1 |Kenneth Eckstein advises clients on both the debtor and creditor sides of bankruptcy matters. His longstanding experience spans Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and litigation. He has recently advised on matters in the pharmaceutical, energy and retail sectors.1 Marshall S HuebnerDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Marshall 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 co-head of the firm's restructuring department.1 Martin J Bienenstock
Proskauer Rose LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Martin 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 BastaPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Paul 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 C Schrock
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Ray 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 aerospace.1 Susheel Kirpalani
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Susheel 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, in particular his involvement in the Puerto Rico bankruptcy case.
Band 2
2 Andrew RosenbergPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Andrew 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 George A Davis
Latham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |George 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 Bromley
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |James 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 Kristopher M Hansen
Paul Hastings LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Kristopher 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.2 Matt BarrWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Matt 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 Matthew A Feldman
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Matthew Feldman regularly handles Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A, and has recent experience acting for clients in the retail and energy sectors.2 Michael L Tuchin
KTBS Law LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Michael Tuchin is sought after by clients for his broad expertise, with recent work including litigation and Chapter 11 cases.2 Michael S StamerAkin | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Michael 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 C StricklandWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Rachel 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 Richard G Mason
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Richard Mason is a distinguished lawyer that acts for debtors, lenders and creditors on restructuring matters relating to the energy sector, with additional experience in the aviation industry.2 Robert J Stark
Brown Rudnick LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Robert Stark acts for clients in Chapter 11 cases and other restructuring matters across industries including oil and gas, energy and pharmaceuticals. He is recognized in the market for his strong creditor-side practice.2 Scott K CharlesWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Scott Charles acts for clients in bankruptcy matters including Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed M&A. He offers particular expertise in the retail sector.2 Thomas Lauria
White & Case LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Thomas 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.
Band 3
3 Adam C Harris
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP |2023 | Band 3 |Adam Harris is highly experienced in representing lenders and debtors in a range of matters, including Chapter 11 cases and workouts. He offers particular expertise acting for financial institutions and investment funds, including alternative investors.3 Andrew G DietderichSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Andrew 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.3 Anup SathyKirkland & Ellis | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Anup Sathy has experience handling matters across a range of industries, including the retail, energy, automotive and media sectors. His practice spans restructurings, workouts, bankruptcies and distressed M&A.3 Brett H MillerWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Brett 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Brian 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 Gary T HoltzerWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Gary 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.3 Heather LennoxJones Day | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Heather 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Lisa M Schweitzer
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Lisa Schweitzer is a well-regarded practitioner who is noted for her impressive experience in complex cross-border issues, including Chapter 15 cases. She acts for clients from a variety of sectors, including retail and aviation.3 Louis R Strubeck
O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Louis Strubeck provides notable expertise in Chapter 11 cases, with recent experience in both the energy and telecommunications sectors.3 Patrick J Nash, JrKirkland & Ellis | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Patrick Nash is regularly called upon to assist clients with a range of matters, including restructurings, distressed M&A and financing issues.3 Paul Leake
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Paul 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Richard 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.3 Scott J Greenberg
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Scott Greenberg offers strong expertise representing lenders in connection with Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases. He has significant experience acting on notable cases in the transportation and pharmaceutical sectors.
Band 4
4 Brian M. ResnickDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Brian Resnick is sought after by noteholders and lenders for his experience handling Chapter 11 cases and municipal bankruptcies.4 Caroline RecklerLatham & Watkins LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Caroline 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |David 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Elizabeth 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Evan 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Gregg 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 Jayme GoldsteinPaul Hastings LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Jayme 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/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Jeffrey 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 John J RapisardiO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |John Rapisardi is recognized for his representation of Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority in relation to its restructuring. He also regularly acts for creditors and debtors on complex bankruptcy matters, as well as serving as the firm's global chair of restructuring.4 Kelley A CornishPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Kelley Cornish acts for clients including debtors, lenders and boards of directors, with recent experience in the retail and automotive industries. She offers notable expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings.4 Nicole L GreenblattKirkland & Ellis LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Nicole Greenblatt has a growing national reputation for her handling of domestic and international bankruptcy matters. She regularly represents debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings, and offers recent experience in the oil and gas sector.4 Paul Steven Singerman
Berger Singerman | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Paul Singerman of Berger Singerman offers broad experience in bankruptcy matters, including Chapters 7 and 11 cases, across a wide range of sectors.Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Business and Professional Services|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences4 Steven J Reisman
Katten | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Steven Reisman cochairs Katten's insolvency and restructuring practice and has recent experience in matters related to the energy and retail industries.4 Thomas Walper
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Thomas Walper of Munger Tolles is recognized for his skilled handling of restructuring matters. He acts for notable clients in the entertainment, retail and technology sectors.Key sectorsFinancial Investors|Financial Services|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)