Dentons, the global law firm, today announces the arrival of Gerald Bender as partner in its Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice.
A veteran in the financial restructuring industry, Bender brings more than 30 years of experience in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients looking to achieve maximum recovery and value from distressed situations. He focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy and financial restructuring, including the representation of secured and unsecured creditors, unofficial and official creditors’ committees, and debtors in out-of-court restructuring and Chapter 11 reorganizations. Bender regularly represents investors in, or acquirers of, debt of troubled companies, including private equity funds and hedge funds. He advises clients in a broad range of industries, including telecommunications, transportation, healthcare, housing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, among others.
“Gerry’s experience, coupled with the deep talent already in the practice, provides immediate value to our clients in this sector across the US,” said Mike McNamara, US CEO of Dentons. “The depth of his understanding of the opportunities and challenges arising from the current economic climate, will prove to be a key asset to securing our clients’ financial futures.”
“Gerry is a key addition to our Bankruptcy practice in New York,” said Bob Richards, chair of Dentons’ US Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice. “He has a strong reputation in the marketplace and his deep experience expands our capabilities in representing private equity clients and diversifies our insolvency practice. We welcome him to the team.”
Dentons’ Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Group includes more than 30 lawyers across the US focusing on contentious restructuring issues, large and complex restructuring matters, bankruptcy, and the reorganization and creditors’ rights representation across many industries. Dentons’ Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Group has consistently received top rankings in leading trade publications, including The Legal 500 and Chambers USA in which the team has been praised for providing outstanding service and for being extremely pragmatic in their approach.
Bender joins on the heels of several recent laterals to Dentons, including the recent moves of former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, and nationally-recognized litigator Mark Trigg, who both joined in Atlanta, and well-known insurance and financial litigators Fred Reinke and Richard Dodge, who joined the firm in Washington, DC.
Source: www.dentons.com
