Mr David Herman > Dechert LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Dechert LLP is a leader in large-scale debt restructurings in Latin America. Most recently, the practice has centred on bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and financings in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Puerto Rico and Argentina. Recent matters include a series of major liability management, Chapter 11, Chapter 15 and Title III reorganisation engagements in the region and on which it has represented a range of bondholders, creditors and debtors. Allan Brilliant is co-chair of the global restructuring practice and has a fine record in Latin America matters, including LATAM Airlines’ Chapter 11 case. David Herman is another key member of the financial restructuring group and also has experience of Latin America cases. Isaac Stevens impresses at associate level.

Dechert LLP has an impressive record in cross-border restructurings and bankruptcies, including chapter 11 and chapter 15 matters, along with liability management exercises. It is particularly known for representing bondholders in restructurings and reorganizations, including ad hoc and official creditors’ committees. The firm frequently works with senior and junior noteholders, agents of term loan lenders, indenture trustees and lead investors, among others. Allan Brilliant is a leading name in acting for bondholders in domestic and cross-border restructurings, including those involving Latin American companies. Stephen Zide is another prominent figure in creditor representation in restructurings and bankruptcies. Shmuel Vasser is also rated and David Herman is noted for contentious and out-of-court restructurings, DIP and exit financings. All named individuals are based in New York.