Jerry Hall joined Dechert as a partner in its restructuring practice, based in New York. Hall’s arrival follows financial restructuring partners Marcus Helt, Debbie Green and Jack Haake, who joined Dechert earlier this month, continuing the firm’s investment in its restructuring capabilities. He brings more than two decades of experience advising clients on financial and operational restructurings across the United States with a practice that spans bankruptcy litigation, debtor representations, committee work, independent director engagements, distressed purchasers and creditor-side matters across a wide range of industries.
“Jerry has built a practice that covers considerable ground in the restructuring space,” David Forti, co-chair of Dechert, said. “His experience working alongside debtors, independent directors and official committees in significant Chapter 11 cases gives him a perspective that is directly applicable to the complex situations our clients face. We are pleased to have him join the firm.”
Mike Poulos, vice chair and global head of strategy at Dechert, added, “Restructuring matters rarely follow a single script, and clients benefit from counsel who have worked across different sides of the table. The breadth of Jerry’s experience will be invaluable to our clients.”
Hall focuses his practice on restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency, with a particular emphasis on distressed situations and litigation. He counsels troubled companies, independent directors, indenture trustees, debtors-in-possession, official committees, distressed debt investors, secured lenders and lessors. His industry experience spans healthcare, agriculture, aerospace and aviation, entertainment, finance, gaming and hospitality, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, retail and telecommunications.
“The restructuring group at Dechert approaches complex matters across industries, client types and jurisdictions with practical creativity in and out of the courtroom,” Hall said. “That matches my own approach, and I am excited to contribute to the work the team does for clients navigating difficult situations.”
