Milbank

Milbank is a market leader in corporate restructurings and Chapter 11 cases, both domestic and cross border. It advises a range of companies, creditors’ committees, financial institutions, funds and trustees. It is particularly strong in representing creditors’ committees and ad hoc groups of lenders and note holders, though continues to make headway in advising companies. It is also further noted for its bankruptcy court experience and continues to land substantial Chapter 11 cases, despite a recent slowdown across the market. Recent landmark restructurings and Chapter 11 cases for the firm include GOL Airlines, Enviva and Steward Healthcare. It has an established team spread across its New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles offices. Practice group leader of the financial restructuring group Dennis Dunne, has a long history of representing companies and creditors in large restructurings and out-of-court workouts. Co-leader of the global financial restructuring group, Evan Fleck is another big name, who represented Avianca Airlines in its Chapter 11 reorganization and $2bn debtor-in-possession financing. Samuel Khalil continues to earn accolades from the market, particularly for company-side matters, while Nelly Almeida, Matthew Brod and Michael Price are also key members of the team. Jaimie Fedell has joined from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, while Atara Miller is noted for bankruptcy litigation. All named individuals are based in New York.