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Steven B. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Steven B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven B. Smith since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steven B. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Peter Allan Atkins is an internationally recognized leading attorney involved in the firm’s corporate and securities practice areas, with extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance fields. He has represented acquirors (both U.S. and non-U.S.), targets and investment banks in a large number of mergers, acquisitions, takeovers (negotiated and contested), leveraged buyouts, spin-offs and joint ventures. He also counsels clients on a broad range of corpor...

Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq. is the founding partner of Adam Leitman Bailey PC in New York, New York. He represents clients in residential and commercial Real Estate Law matters, including litigation, transactions, development disputes, cooperative and condominium issues, landlord-tenant matters, construction-related disputes, and appellate proceedings throughout New York City and surrounding areas. Mr. Bailey has received recognition from legal publications and rating organizations for his work...

Andrew L. Oringer, co-chair of Dechert’s ERISA and Executive Compensation group, counsels clients on their employee benefit plans and programs, benefits-related tax matters and fiduciary issues.

Darren Azman is a member of the firm-wide Management Committee and a partner in the Business Restructuring group. Darren’s practice focuses on corporate restructurings, creditors’ rights and distressed acquisitions. His clients include troubled companies, official creditors’ committees, private equity sponsors, financial and strategic purchasers of distressed assets and others in connection with in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Darren has distinct restructuring expe...

Truman's practice is focused in the areas of cross-border asset financing, banking, structured finance and insolvency. He has represented lessees, lenders, developers, owners, underwriters and equity investors in infrastructure transactions. He also represents developers and investment banks in transactions involving alternate energy sources, such as solar and renewable natural gas facilities. In addition, Truman has represented major banks, domestic and foreign corporations, investment banks...

Ilyse Dolgenas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ilyse practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ilyse Dolgenas since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ilyse Dolgenas is held by other lawyers.

Caroline Harris's practice is focused on land use law, emphasizing New York City zoning and historic preservation. She is an expert on development rights deals (“air rights”) and discretionary approvals. She also has substantial transactional experience and serves as a Neutral Arbitrator on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association.Ms. Harris began her zoning career in the public sector as Associate Counsel for the New York City Department of City Planning. As A...

Heather Ripley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Heather practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Ripley since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Heather Ripley is held by other lawyers.

Dan Fliman is a partner in the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Fliman has nearly two decades of experience working on high-profile restructurings and related litigations. He most often represents creditors, committees, debtors, shareholders, sponsors, and fiduciaries looking to mitigate exposure, or maximize recoveries, in contentious contexts. He is experienced handling a wide variety of disputes (from differing sides) in F...