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Dechert LLP
Three Bryant Park, 1095 Avenue of the Americas
NEW YORK, NY 10036-6797
NEW YORK
United States

Work Department

Financial Restructuring

Position

Associate

Career

Isaac D. Stevens, a dual-qualified attorney, focuses his practice on financial restructuring matters. Mr. Stevens has significant experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, as well as foreign and U.S. companies in a wide range of bankruptcy matters. He regularly represents clients from Latin America, including banks, private funds and financial institutions, in Chapter 11 cases, international bankruptcy litigation and cross-border transactions under distressed situations.

Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Stevens was an associate in the Delaware office of an international law firm. Previously, he was also an associate in Chile’s largest law firm as a member of its insolvency and dispute resolution team.

Education

  • Diego Portales University, School of Law, Bachelor of Laws, 2012, Valedictorian
  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.M., 2020, Distinction

Lawyer Rankings

Latin America: International firms > Banking and finance

(Rising stars)

Isaac StevensDechert LLP

Best known for its restructuring practice in the financial sector – as opposed to banking per seDechert LLP has extensive experience in bankruptcy-related and distressed company matters, and enjoys an impressive record in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Puerto Rico, among other markets. In recent years, it has landed a series of major roles in the aviation sector, including LATAM Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is also active in representing funds in the restructuring arena. Allan Brilliant is co-chair of the global financial restructuring group and stands out for his work representing bondholders in cross-border restructurings involving Latin America. A partner since 2021, David Herman is another financial restructuring specialist with considerable experience in Latin America, including Chapter 11 processes. Providing additional support, senior Latin America specialist’s broad corporate and securities practice takes in bank and capital markets’ financings. Dual-qualified (New York/Chile) associate Isaac Stevens also impresses clients in financial restructuring and distressed transactions.