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Government > State attorneys general Tier 1

Clients frequently turn to the Dentons state attorneys general practice for its deep bench of former Attorneys General that provide ‘invaluable insight into how decisions are made by state AGs’. The group has established relationships with state AGs and provides strategic counsel to clients on regulatory issues and compliance across a number of sectors and issues, including the automotive, consumer protection, pharma and energy, while also handling sensitive AG investigations and enforcement proceedings. The practice is led by former Georgia attorney general Thurbert Baker, who focuses on corporate compliance and investigations in the public procurement and regulated spaces, and former Florida attorney general Bill McCollum who counsels clients and AGs on consumer protection issues. Further key contacts are Dan Gibb, who is well versed in federal trade commission and state AG investigations, and former Georgia attorney general Samuel Olens. Baker and Olens are based in the firms Atlanta office, while McCollum and Gibb are based in Washington DC.

Industry focus > Cannabis Tier 1

Through following a ‘client-focused approach’, the multi-disciplinary Dentons team has extensive experience of handling multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and strategic investments on behalf of companies in the cannabis and hemp industries. Additionally, the practice is highly regarded for its drafting and negotiation of complex management and loan agreements, while on the contentious side, the outfit deploys specialists on managing trade mark opposition claims. Operating out of Chicago, Eric Berlin and Joanne Caceres each specialize in representing publicly traded companies involved in financing the cannabis industry, including vaporizer manufacturers, testing labs, and cultivators, along with regulatory compliance measures. Hannah King assists businesses in navigating federal and state cannabis laws from Portland, San Francisco’s Kelly Fair is knowledgeable in corporate transactions, and Amy Rubenstein predominantly focuses on the chemical, pharma, insurance sectors from Chicago. In Boston, Jacob Raver stands out for his expertise on gambling laws, whilst Jacob Styburski and Lauren Estevez are also highlighted as key.

Industry focus > Native American law Tier 1

The Washington, D.C.-based team at Dentons is equipped to handle advisory and contentious mandates alike on behalf of tribes in Washington, Arizona and Hawai’i. The group’s expertise takes in matters of tribal sovereignty and land use, commercial ventures including gaming and energy projects, and assisting tribes in obtaining federal funding. Heather Sibbison coordinates the group and specializes in trust acquisitions, land claim settlement issues, and compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the Natural Environmental Policy Act. Also noted are Suzanne Schaeffer, recommended for Indian lands and environmental compliance issues; Samuel Daughety, a go-to for tribal-state compacts, the fee-to-trust process and regulatory compliance matters; and San Francisco-based litigator Jeffry Butler.

Insurance > Advice to insurers Tier 1

Routinely instructed by a range of P&C, life, specialty, and emerging insurers as well as key reinsurance players, the team at Dentons remains a go-to for clients embroiled in disputes over a truly expansive array of coverage, bad faith litigation, enforcement actions, and other insurance-based disputes, and gained significant experience advising various clients on COVID-19 exposures, environmental cleanup and chemical matters, and opioid crisis-related disputes. NY-based litigator and practice co-lead Sandra Hauser is particularly well-versed in life insurance annuities and class actions, and other co-head Keith Moskowitz, who is based in Chicago, has a broad practice and is a go-to for major catastrophic exposures, including environmental liabilities, sex abuse, and war risks. The third and final practice leader is Shari Klevens, who serves as the firm’s bad faith expert and has been highly engaged insurer-side in COVID-19 coverage matters, notably serving as Zurich North America’s lead trial counsel for a slew of pandemic-related property loss coverage claims. Newly-appointed New Jersey partner Erika Lopes-McLeman concentrates on class actions, coverage litigation and counseling, and insurance defense work.    

M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m) Tier 1

Dentons frequently utilizes its international network to resource cross-border, middle-market deals. The team is further characterized by its expertise in transactions involving regulated industries, such as manufacturing, energy, financial services, and healthcare, while it also leverages a significant private equity offering. From Chicago, Michael Froy spearheads the global corporate practice and serves as co-chair of the firm’s manufacturing group; he is recommended for his cross-border experience, which spans transactions in more than 50 countries. In Kansas City, Mitchell Albert represents buyers, sellers, and private equity clients on acquisitions, investments, and disposals, while Salt Lake City’s Russell Smith specializes in advising private companies, mainly start-ups and emerging companies, on corporate and M&A matters. Other key contacts include Jasper managing partner Bill Kaiser, who co-chairs the national corporate group; St George-based Rick Guerisoli, who is noted for real estate transactions; Birmingham-based healthcare specialist Joseph Ritchey; Pittsburgh’s Mark Stabile, who acts for a mix of private investors and private and public companies; and Jason Stone, who co-leads the national corporate practice from Des Moines.

Finance > Structured finance: securitization Tier 2

Dentons is well-versed in the securitization space, with a strong track record in the mortgage and real estate-related securitizations. The team has previously advised on a broad range of structured finance transactions, including CLOs, ABS, CMBS, and in particular, RMBS. New York-based Stephen Kudenholdt specialises in this area, frequently acting in securitisations and resecuritisations of residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, and co-heads the team with Erik Klingenberg , who is broadly experience in ABS involving residential, commercial, mezzanine and student loans. Scott Swerdloff and Robert Olin are both highly sought after by sellers, purchasers, issuers and underwriters for their experience in advising on public and private resecuritizations. David Natter is a key member of the team for CLO transactions, while Marlo Young is adept at numerous RMBS and ABS transactions. Ryan Zucchetto ably assists underwriters and issuers in various residential mortgage-backed securities transactions. Lawyers are in New York.

Government > Government relations Tier 2

Dentons houses a highly reputable team of former members of Congress, agency officials, and senior political advisors, who are regularly sought out for their expertise in engagement strategies, state and federal policy advice, advocacy and grant funding. The firm is active across a plethora of industry sectors, including energy and environment, tax, technology, trade and defense, to name a few. Eric Tanenblatt has extensive experience in federal and state government and leads the firm’s practice from the Washington DC office. In the team Chris Fetzer advises clients in the regulated industries on policy, political, regulatory and business challenges and Matthew Cutts is a key lobbyist in the tax, financial services and energy sectors and both are based in DC, while in Atlanta Steven Labovitz handles tax lobbying in the area of development projects and public private partnerships.

Healthcare > Health insurers Tier 2

Known for its work on insurance fraud issues and regulatory compliance matters, Dentons offers the full spectrum of contentious, transactional, and strategic services required by a variety of stakeholders in the health insurance space, boasting a particular specialism in Long Term Care insurance disputes, and a strong track record advising managed care organizations. The team is jointly led by Kimberly Kerry, who is based across San Francisco and Oakland, and NYC-based Janice Ziegler, who has spent a career building expertise in Medicare and managed care matters more broadly, an area where Charles Luband is also key. In DC are veteran Bruce Merlin Fried, a key contact for health plans and physicians’ organizations, and Christopher Janney, who is well-versed in orchestrating complex business and clinical arrangements. In the New York office, Claire Bornstein is a go-to for all things Medicaid, and Sean Cenawood‘s area of expertise is fraud investigations and litigation. Also integral to the group is DC-based fraud and abuse and regulatory compliance specialist Gadi Weinreich. Associate Margo Wilkinson Smith handles a diverse set of matters in Kansas City. Kate Sullivan Morgan joined in December 2024, bringing expertise in the Affordable Care Act and private insurance contracts to the team.

M&A/corporate and commercial > Venture capital and emerging companies Tier 2

Dentons’ international network is a recurring theme among clients and one testifies that few peer firms ‘can boast of a strong venture capital/emerging companies practice together with such a global reach’. Among its other key attributes, the team stands out for its experience across all key high-growth spheres, including AI, cybersecurity, climate-tech, fintech and digital health. The global group is driven out of New York by Victor Boyajian, who specializes in acting for emerging technology companies, along with large-cap entities, and investors on financings and corporate matters. The New York team also draws on emerging companies specialist Chris Errico, who is ‘as sharp as they come’, and James Jasaitis, who has a focus on corporate and finance transactions in the high-tech sphere. In Miami, Jackson Hwu is recommended for his cross-border, primarily Brazil-related work.

Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory Tier 2

Located in Washington DC, the team at Dentons handles a vast array of telecoms matters in both national and international contexts and is noted for its knowledge of ‘complex legislative areas’. The group provides advice on the development of product and service strategies, on obtaining licenses, and on privacy and data security frameworks. Further, it handles the range of complex regulatory matters. Todd Daubert heads up the practice and harnesses significant engineering experience and assists clients with both transactional and regulatory issues. Lauren Wilson is another name to note; Wilson specializes in TCPA matters and has notable FCC experience, she also has experience assisting with infrastructure projects.

Tax > Financial products Tier 2

Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 3

Led from New York by Sandra Hauser and also aided by a strong cadre of litigators in key locations, including Washington DC and Chicago, Dentons is well-placed to defend companies accused of a myriad of securities fraud activity relating to misstatements/omissions as well as in the context of market manipulation allegations. Douglas Henkin is very skilled at defending banks as underwriters in securities fraud matters, as well as handling work for cryptocurrency and fintech companies, and for market infrastructure institutions in market manipulation cases – including his past success for the NYSE as one of the defendants in a high-profile high-frequency trading lawsuit. Leveraging the insight and experience of a number of former federal prosecutors, including Tony Pellegrino who joined the firm in August 2023 following a long stint as Assistant US attorney at the SDNY, the team also excels in guiding clients through regulatory enforcement actions, including those brought by the SEC. Vastly experienced Washington DC-based partner Kenneth Pfaehler is highly skilled at defending clients in securities fraud and disclosure litigation, derivative and other stockholder claims and corporate control and governance disputes. In Chicago, Stephen Senderowitz is also a vital member of the team in light of his work for financial services clients in regulatory probes and private litigation with regard to a myriad alleged fraudulent behavior including spoofing, insider trading. Senderowitz was also a key member of the team that prevailed for the NYSE in relation to the high-frequency trading class action.

Energy > Energy litigation: electric power Tier 3

Dentons caters to a host of clients in the electric power industry, handling major civil disputes and administrative litigation in front of regulatory boards. Clinton Vince leads the Washington DC-based group with an enviable litigation record, arguing before trial and state appellate courts, US district court and in some instances the Supreme Court. Emma Hand also has extensive experience litigating for top energy companies and advising them on efficiency and regulatory compliance. Justin Mirabal negotiates settlement deals between regulated entities and his clients following successful litigation proceedings. Andrew Mina excels in representing electrical utilities and renewable energy developers before the FERC.

Finance > Fintech Tier 3

Leveraging its strength in capital markets, Dentons advises crypto exchanges, technology providers, and money transmitters on licensing and regulatory issues. In New York, Matt Yoon co-leads the firm’s capital markets regulatory team, with particular expertise within the consumer finance sector, while Victor Boyajian works on global projects for venture capital and private equity firms. Based in Washington DC, John Holahan guides technology clients on the regulation surrounding blockchain and digital currency, drawing on his extensive experience in banking and consumer credit markets.

Healthcare > Service providers Tier 3

Primarily based in Washington DC, Dentons is well-placed to act for healthcare consulting companies, health systems, and hospital associations in a broad swathe of mandates, including assisting with acquiring supplemental Medicaid payments, and Medicaid and Medicare coverage and reimbursement issues on both a state and federal level. Working out of the Bay Area, practice head Kimberly Kerry is known for her deep knowledge of medical facility licensing and certification work, and corporate transactions within the healthcare space, often assisting multi-hospital health systems and non-profit healthcare clients. New York’s Charles Luband is recommended for his longstanding regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to government programs, and is described by clients as ‘one of the most skilled health care lawyers in the country’. Fraud and abuse expert Gadi Weinreich is well-equipped to handle whistleblower claims, and AKS and Stark-related matters. The ‘extremely competent’ Holley Thames Lutz stands out due to her strong focus on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and coverage issues, and is noted for her experience in interactions with CMS, while Christopher Janney regularly advises on M&A and internal fraud and abuse investigations.

Labor and employment > Immigration Tier 3

Tax > International tax Tier 3

Dentons assists US and foreign investors with a diverse range of matters in international investments from the form and structure of an investment fund to establishing the most tax-efficient structure for particular foreign acquisitions. On the regulatory side, the team assists with US withholding and reporting rules, such as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act as well as transfer pricing compliance. Washington DC based John Harrington leads  the practice, advises clients on inbound and outbound transactional and compliance issues while San Francisco-based Linda Pfatteicher’s practice covers global transfer pricing strategy, supply chain restructurings, and  cross-border mergers and acquisitions. New York-based Rich Williams advises on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and dispositions and public and private financings, while Pittsburgh-based Frank Marano handles international investments, divestitures, and corporate restructurings.

Transport > Rail and road: litigation and regulation Tier 3

The transportation department at Dentons has a strong track record in  representing rail carriers, investors and public transit agencies in a broad spectrum of contentious matters involving transactions, railroad construction and compliance with local regulations, compensation issues, licensing matters, safety standards and various other regulatory issues. Washington DC-based David Hirsh, heads the team, and is a key point of contact for Amtrak-related matters .Theodore Hunt is a key member of the team for rail merger, freight rail carrier, rail line construction and discontinuance disputes. Based in Chicago, Shannon Shin has represented clients at the federal appellate level and above, along with Simon Steel. James Guinivan is well-equipped to handle federal litigation pertaining to railway labour, rail transactions, common carrier obligations, and rail contractual rights. Amber Morris oversees matters salient to real estate law.

Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 4

Dentons‘ cross-border capabilities make it a go-to team for representation in federal and state courts, government investigations and international arbitration. The team represents clients across various sectors in securities and antitrust litigation, financial services and insurance disputes, fraud and False Claims Act litigation. It also has a strong track record in consumer class actions and white-collar defense. In New York, Sandy Hauser leads the team, while Justin Kattan represents a diverse list of financial-sector clients. Atlanta-based Nathan Garroway is experienced in federal multidistrict litigation and Michael Duvall in Los Angeles defends companies in consumer class actions.

Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco) Tier 4

Dentons’ product liability team defends global companies in mass tort claims and catastrophic injury cases, handling complex litigation, recalls, and regulatory challenges, while helping clients minimize exposure and protecting their reputations. The firm also has particular expertise defending high value product litigation on behalf of pharma, medical device and chemical companies. Based in San Diego, Sarah Carlson, chair of consumer product safety and advertising regulatory compliance, advises on CPSC-related litigation, recalls, and compliance programs, while New Jersey based partner Jack Vales has successfully defended product liability and complex disputes nationwide.

Energy > Energy regulation: electric power Tier 4

Dentons’ energy regulation team advises a broad range of electricity sector clients on regulatory matters before FERC, covering operations, rates, project development, enforcement, compliance, and rulemaking. The practice is led by Clinton Vince, who brings extensive experience in major project development, regulatory advocacy, and litigation. Emma Hand represents public power entities, municipalities, and large energy customers, with deep experience in administrative litigation and regulatory advisory. Justin Mirabal counsels utilities on regulatory and transactional matters, while Justin Mirabal represents electric and natural gas utilities, project developers, and financial institutions in regulatory and appellate proceedings at both federal and state levels. All named attorneys are based in Washington DC.

Energy > Energy transactions: electric power Tier 4

With expertise handling M&A, project development, and financing deals, the energy department at Dentons continues to amass new and impressive clients from a variety of industry sectors such as tech, energy, and public utilities. Clinton Vince heads up the practice in Washington DC, and is supported by Peter Thieman who has extensive experience advising investors, energy companies, and financial institutions on a slew of transactions including power purchase, financing, and M&A.  In Los Angeles, Carl Steen is the main contact in the group and specialises in corporate transactions; he frequently represents lenders, private equity investors, and wholesale electric cooperatives on restructuring, joint ventures, and M&A.

Energy > Renewable/alternative power Tier 4

Advising energy companies and governmental entities on renewable energy projects, development, and finance, as well as real estate, M&A, and tax equity investments, the renewable and alternative power practice at Dentons has experience acting on a wide range of high-value and high-profile matters. Alongside its transactional offering, the department is also capable of handling regulatory issues such as environmental and permitting. Leading the team is Clinton Vince who concentrates on energy-related litigation and regulatory proceedings. Alongside Vince, Emma Hand stands out for her aptitude for representing clients in appeals regarding administrative decisions and counselling businesses on renewable energy generation. Other key practitioners include Justin Mirabal and Andrew Mina, both of whom focus on project development. All attorneys mentioned are based in Washington DC.

Environment > Environment: litigation Tier 4

Dentons provides expertise in litigation as well as transactions and regulatory matters across multiple industries. With a national presence and global reach, it helps clients manage chemicals, climate change, energy projects, and environmental cleanup, as well as guide mergers, acquisitions, and compliance. Robert Schuda in Los Angeles has deep experience in environmental law, specializing in chemical safety, hazardous waste, and sustainable agriculture. Bradley Cahoon, in Salt Lake City co-heads the environmental and mining groups, focusing on environmental litigation, risk management, and contaminated property.

Environment > Environment: regulatory Tier 4

Dentons provides its broad client base with a coast-to-coast regulatory offering across chemicals, pesticides, consumer products, energy, restoration, and remediation. The Los Angeles office comprises practice head Robert Schuda’s broad practice spans manufacturing and registering of chemicals and pesticide products, hazardous waste management, and preserving natural resources. Other key names on the West Coast are San Diego’s expert in hazardous waste and toxic tort, Stephen Marsh, and Gary Roberts, who represents companies on California Proposition 65. Operating out of the Chicago office, Jeffrey Fort takes point on internal environmental investigations and the implementation of environmental compliance programs, while Julie Vanneman is equipped to advise on remediation at contaminated sites from Pittsburgh. Salt Lake City-based Bradley Cahoon advises on contaminated sites, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act issues.

Finance > Financial services regulation Tier 4

Dentons consumer finance regulatory team is widely recognized in the US consumer finance market, representing some of the world’s largest financial institutions, hedge funds, and private equity funds. The practice is co-led by Matthew Yoon in New York and John Holahan in Washington DC, both of whom bring decades of experience in mortgage and consumer finance regulation. The team advises a broad spectrum of clients, including national banks, non-depository mortgage lenders, credit card issuers, student lenders, and secondary market participants, on matters ranging from CFPB compliance to state regulatory issues. In 2024, the team was further strengthened by the promotion of William Beecher to partner. Beecher represents national mortgage lenders, servicers, and Wall Street institutions before federal and state regulators, including the CFPB, and advises on a wide range of regulatory matters across the United States. The firm is particularly noted for its work in advising clients on the effects of rising interest rates, governmental housing policies, and CFPB rule changes affecting the mortgage and consumer credit markets.

Government > Government contracts Tier 4

Dentons deep contracting and procurement knowledge is frequently called upon by life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, defense and construction clients looking for support in cost and pricing litigation and cost accounting issues, corporate transactions, bid protests and compliance issues. Denver based Steven Masiello leads the team and is an expert in cost accounting disputes, audits and bid protests. Thomas Lemmer contributes extensive experience in costs and pricing issues, while also frequently representing clients in FCA litigation and Sandra Sok handles a range of contracts litigation: both are based in Denver. Seamus Curley sits in Washington DC and is routinely engaged in government investigations, while Gale Monahan covers costs and pricing litigation and counselling, and is based in Dallas.

Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling Tier 4

Dentons‘ team is co-led by Daniel Beale in Atlanta, Andy Gruber in Indianapolis, Rick Hymas in Salt Lake City, Robert Cottington in Pittsburgh and Jo Ellen Whitney in Des Moines. Beale is experienced advising on employment policies, agreements and internal compliance investigations, while Whitney handles day-to-day employment matters. In San Diego, Sandra McCandless handles mandates involving Asian, European, Middle Eastern and African operations. Erin Bass and Kate Erdel are also names to note and are located in Los Angeles/Phoenix, and Indianapolis respectively. Corianne Lau retired in 2024.

Real estate > Real estate finance Tier 4

Dentons draws on its broad footprint to advise on cross-border real estate transactions, with a particular specialism in CRE financings. The firm represents domestic and international borrowers and lenders, ranging from banks, life insurance companies, and debt funds on cross-border transactions. In New York, Richard Stempler has a focus on all aspects of commercial real estate financing including CMBS, balance sheet lending, and preferred equity while Jonathan Jacobs routinely advises on commercial mortgage and mezzanine lending. In the Kansas City office, Sarah Armendariz is experienced in construction and acquisition financing. In San Diego, Kelvin Hsu‘s practice covers originations of loans secured by the full range of properties from single and trophy to multi-state portfolio transactions.

Real estate Tier 4

Dentons‘ real estate team is regularly engaged by a range of clients to handle matters across the US market. The team has a breadth of experience, with work involving joint ventures, structurings, acquisitions and dispositions, and land use and zoning matters. Real estate finance remains at the forefront of the practice, handling complex endeavors across the capital markets, and engaging with alternative funding sources. The team often represents clients ranging from borrowers to banks, life insurance companies, and debt funds. Linda White chairs the US real estate practice out of the Chicago office; she is highly experienced in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, workouts, leasings, and financings, and is recognized for her work in leasing and property management matters.

Tax > US taxes: contentious Tier 4

Whether acting for private individuals or multinational companies, Dentons is adept in all phases of tax controversy against the IRS, as well as state and local tax authorities. Indeed, it handles SALT disputes for some of the largest companies in the US. A recent example is a complex matter in Salt Lake County for Delta Airlines. The practice is led by Mark Loyd in Louisville, who has extensive experience at both state and federal level, and Gregory Rhodes in Birmingham, who has an extensive track record of acting as first-chair trial attorney in high-stakes federal and local tax litigation. Michelle Levin in Huntsville is sought after for advice on IRS audits, administrative appeals, and court proceedings. Ronald Levitt in Birmingham leads the firm’s conservation easement team.

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense Tier 5

Dentons‘ white-collar team excels in handling a wide range of issues, including FCPA, FCA, corporate compliance, money laundering, and RICO cases. The firm boasts an experienced team skilled in managing sensitive matters and taking cases to trial. Mark Califano, based in Washington DC, chairs the white-collar and government investigations practice, with deep expertise in litigation, regulatory investigations, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. He represents a diverse client base, including financial services. Paul Charlton  and Kristian Garibay , both based in Phoenix, defend corporations and individuals in FCA cases, compliance issues, and criminal defense matters.

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 5

Dentons is well versed at handling a range of leading domestic and international arbitrations, with expertise spanning international commercial and investment arbitration. The team often works on a number of high-profile clients in headline grabbing cases, having recently obtained a $22 million LCIA award against Russia’s second-largest commercial airline. The team’s expertise extends to a number of key sectors, including mining, technology, and energy. Leading the practice is New York-based John Hay, with extensive expertise in arbitration tribunals worldwide, having acted under ICSID, LCIA, ICDR, and ICC rules. In the same office, Diora Ziyaeva focuses on mining and natural resources, while Anthony Ullman’s focus is on construction, healthcare, and power generation. In Washington, Catherine Luo and Drew Marrocco are key names, while in Los Angeles, Blake Osborn is a name to note.

Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 5

Dentons handles a wide scope of issues on behalf of owners, contractors, suppliers, and design professionals, from project management and financing to litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The team is headed in St. Louis by Charles Vantine, who guides clients throughout all construction phases, and John Haug, who is engaged in the financing and development documentation of public and private projects. Dividing their respective time between New York and Short Hills, Philip White and Jonathon Jemison litigate and arbitrate construction disputes involving projects such as petroleum facilities, roads, sewers, and railways. San Diego’s Jae Park is also a seasoned litigator who tries cases concerning delays, disruption, extra work, and change orders. St. Louis-based Alexander McDonnell and Timothy Guntli comfortably represent clients from procurement to project completion. Clay Counts left the firm in 2024.

Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 6

Dentons has expanded its presence in restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy with the hire of specialist partners Jill Nicholson and Andrew McClain, along with counsel Dean Victor, to its Chicago office from Foley & Lardner LLP. Clay Taylor has also joined the Dallas office. The expanded team is now spread across multiple offices with particularly strong groups in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC and Houston. The department is further noted for its experience in healthcare cases, along with financial services and insurance, real estate, energy, mining, automotive and manufacturing. Chicago-based Robert Richards is chair of the global department and has a focus on chapter 11 cases, distressed asset acquisitions and distressed loan purchases. Los Angeles partners Tania Moyron, chair of the global team’s US region, and Samuel Maizel, are prominent figures, especially in healthcare industry restructurings and bankruptcies. Sam Alberts is another key name in Washington DC and rated for his bankruptcy litigation expertise. Van Durrer joined the team from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in January 2025.

Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 6