Milbank advises an array of clients, including companies, creditors’ committees, financial institutions, funds, and trustees in domestic and cross-border restructurings. The team is experienced in a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring cases, including Chapter 11 matters and corporate restructurings. Practice head Dennis Dunne is an experienced restructuring practitioner who counsels official and unofficial committees representing key creditor constituencies. Fellow co-head Evan Fleck advises lenders in cross-border distressed situations, both in and out of court, while Samuel Khalil assists clients from energy, telecommunications, shipping, chemicals, financial services, and other industries on restructuring and bankruptcy queries. Nelly Almeida focuses on domestic and international corporate restructurings, distressed financings, and acquisitions. Michael Price specializes in Chapter 11 restructurings. Other key names include Matthew Brod and Jaimie Fedell. All the lawyers mentioned above are based out of the firm’s New York office.
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Testimonials
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‘A very commercial, highly responsive, and extremely collaborative team that consistently delivers for its clients in complex cases.’
‘Dennis Dunne is extremely smart and commercial, and is always available for his clients. He knows how to synthesize very complex issues succinctly and is not afraid to share his views.'
‘Evan Fleck is very thoughtful and responsive.'
'Lawrence Wee is very creative and detail-oriented.'
‘Great overall team that is detail-oriented.’
‘Evan Fleck, Samuel Khalil, and Matthew Brod are all detail-oriented and great restructuring lawyers.'
Key clients
- Gol Airlines (Gol Linhas Aereas S.A)
- Dish (EchoStar) - Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders
- Intrum
- Ligado Networks
- Summit Behavioral Health - Ad Hoc Lender Group
- Sinclair Broadcast Group - Ad Hoc Group of Senior Lenders
- Steward Healthcare - Ad Hoc Group of Secured Lenders
- LifeScan Inc.
- Enviva - Ad Hoc Committee of Holders
- Cox Media - Ad Hoc Group of Lenders
Work highlights
Advised Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., a Brazilian low-cost airline, in its Chapter 11 cases.
Advised an ad hoc group of senior lenders to Sinclair Broadcasting Group, an operator of various television stations, in connection with its $4.3 billion recapitalization.
Represented an ad hoc group of bondholders holding more than $8.5 billion of debt securities of DISH Network Corporation and DISH DBS Corporation in a successful opposition to proposed exchange offers.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Evan Fleck
Samuel Khalil
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Matthew Brod
Michael Price
Practice head
Dennis Dunne; Evan Fleck; Samuel Khalil
Other key lawyers
Nelly Almeida; Michael Price; Matthew Brod; Jaimie Fedell; Lawrence Wee