Patterson Belknap named Daniel A. Lowenthal chair of the Firm’s Business Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights practice.

Lowenthal has worked as an advocate in the bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and corporate restructuring arena. He regularly represents U.S. and non-U.S. business entities in litigation issues arising out of bankruptcy, including creditors right disputes, purchases of intellectual property assets and distressed debt acquisitions and restructuring.

Lowenthal has achieved favorable results for clients in trial and appellate courts as well as commercial arbitration. Recently, he successfully defended former executives of a failed European bank against allegations that they had defrauded investors.

Lowenthal succeeds David W. Dykhouse, who chaired the practice for more than 30 years

Lisa E. Cleary, Patterson Belknap’s co-chair and managing partner, said, “We are delighted to see Dan take on this new role. His experience litigating complex debtor-creditor rights matters is of great value to our clients, and we are confident that he will continue to build upon the success of the Business Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights practice that David built.”