Thirteen Latham Matters Recognized Among Most Notable Bankruptcies and Restructurings
Firm advised on 13 matters selected among the most notable work of 2022 by Turnarounds & Workouts.
George Davis, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Restructuring & Special Situations Practice, helps leading public and private companies, sponsors, and investors navigate their highest-stakes restructurings, including some of the most complex and contentious matters of the past three decades.
Widely recognized as one of the top restructuring lawyers in the United States, Mr. Davis combines shrewd tactical and negotiating skills and creative problem solving to achieve the outcomes sought by clients. Mr. Davis offers particular experience in large-scale restructuring matters involving prominent multinational and domestic companies across diverse industries, including the energy, chemicals, metals, manufacturing, real estate, gaming, financial services, retail, telecommunications, airline, and healthcare sectors.
Mr. Davis has earned broad recognition for his distinctive practice work from industry publications, clients, and peers. He has been selected as Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer in 2023 for leading Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in its Chapter 11 restructuring. Chambers quotes sources that describe Mr. Davis as a “master strategist, a super negotiator and a very astute counselor to clients” who is “capable of running the biggest cases.” He has “strong expertise and clout with the relevant parties” and is “very strong at seeing the big picture and communicating that effectively with clients.” Chambers also touts him as “a real leader in the bankruptcy space” with a “highly competent, constructive, deal-making approach.” IFLR 1000 notes “his success in building consensus among groups with extremely different viewpoints.” Likewise, The Legal 500 US says that Mr. Davis is “excellent, very professional and a pleasure to work with,” and Corporate Counsel praises his “outstanding knowledge, timely delivery of work and quick response time.”
Mr. Davis’ broad experience includes advising:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
“A master strategist, a super negotiator and a very astute counselor to clients”
“Capable of running the biggest cases”
“Incredible work ethic and depth of knowledge”
Chambers USA 2022
Ranked – Bankruptcy/Restructuring Nationwide & New York
Chambers USA 2021-2022
Named a Leading Lawyer in Restructuring and Bankruptcy
The Legal 500 US 2017-2021
Recognized for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy. Named Lawyer of the Year in 2021.
Best Lawyers in America 2023
Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy
Recognized as a Restructuring Thought Leader
Who’s Who Legal and Global Restructuring Review 2021
Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer
Lawdragon 500 2020
Recognized as a National Litigation Practice Area Star and Local Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation 2021-2022
Named to BTI Consulting Group’s Client Service All-Star List
BTI Consulting Group 2018
Firm advised on 13 matters selected among the most notable work of 2022 by Turnarounds & Workouts.
Restructuring & Special Situations Practice Partners George Davis and Jeff Bjork recognized for leading Mallinckrodt restructuring.
The American Lawyer selected Restructuring & Special Situations Practice partners George Davis and Jeff Bjork as Dealmakers of the Year for their work leading Mallinckrodt, one of the most challenging and complex Chapter 11 proceedings in history.