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David Neier

Partner

New York

+1 212-294-5318

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David primarily advises clients in bankruptcy matters, specifically corporate reorganization, restructuring and refinancing, and creditors’ rights.

David frequently represents agents and lenders, official and ad hoc committees, creditors, trustees, examiners, financial advisers, purchasers, and fiduciaries in significant reorganization and restructuring matters.

Recent Experience

Winston Closes Financing of the Landmark San Juan Bay Cruise Terminals Project

  • Lawdragon 500, Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers (2022)
  • Lawdragon 500, Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers (2020)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® , Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2013–2025)
  • The Legal 500 U.S., Structured Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products (2018) 
  • The Legal 500 U.S., “Key Lawyer” in Transport: Aviation and Air Travel - Finance (2021–2023)
  • Super Lawyers, NY Metro (2018)

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Finance
Restructuring & Insolvency
Bankruptcy Litigation & Investigations
Media & Entertainment
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Health Care
Maritime & Admiralty
Financial Services

Recent Experience

Winston Closes Financing of the Landmark San Juan Bay Cruise Terminals Project

Credentials

Education

David received a B.A., summa cum laude, from Hamilton College in 1981 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1984.

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    • New York

    Related Insights & News

    David is a speaker and author of publications on bankruptcy-related topics, including:

    • Co-author of "Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy," Thomson Reuters 2024-2025 Edition.
    • The Ever Expanding 546(e) Universe," Journal of Corporate Renewal, October 2013.
    • Contributor to "ABI Health Care Insolvency Manual, Third Ed.," ABI 2012.
    • “TOUSA’s Impact on Lenders, ” American Bar Association Business Law Section Business Law Today, September 13, 2010.
    • “Fables of the Reconstruction: The “Ins” and “Outs” of Financing in a Distressed Marketplace,” 15th Annual Thomson Reuters LPC Loan Conference, September 2009.
    • “‘Bankruptcy Remote’ Is not ‘Bankruptcy Proof’,” New York Law Journal, June 29, 2009.
    • “Maximizing Asset Values through Sales of Property Free and Clear of Interests Under §363” and “Selective Payment of Prepetition Claims in Chapter 11 Before Distributions to Creditors,” Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, April 2007.
    • “Health Care Financing—What to Do When a Health Care Business is in Distress” executive presentation, September 2007.
    • “Funds in Escrow: Are They Property of the Estate?” New York Law Journal, July 11, 2005.
    • “Bankruptcy Sales — Issues and Developments for Secured Creditors,” Practising Law Institute, October 2004.
    • “Being Held Personally Liable for A Debtor Company’s Unpaid Taxes,” New York Law Journal, August 27, 2001.
    • “Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law Affecting Real Property Transactions,” New York State Land Title Association, May 2000.
    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors 33rd Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition and Gala Awards

    March 3, 2025

    Recognitions

    Winston Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025

    August 15, 2024

    Client Alert
    Supreme Court Bars Non-Consensual Chapter 11 Releases For Third Parties, Including Officers and Directors

    July 1, 2024

    Recognitions
    Winston Attorneys Featured on the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring List

    June 14, 2024

    Recognitions
    Winston & Strawn Named IJGlobal’s 2023 “Legal Advisor of the Year – Infrastructure – North America”

    March 14, 2024

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors 32nd Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition and Gala Awards

    March 2, 2024

    Recognitions
    Winston Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024

    August 17, 2023

    Recognitions
    Winston Advises on Proximo America’s 2022 “North America Leisure Deal of the Year”

    June 13, 2023

    Recognitions
    Winston & Strawn Recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. 2023

    June 7, 2023

    News
    2022 Pro Bono Impact Report

    May 1, 2023

    Seminar/CLE
    Winston & Strawn and Grant Thornton’s International Restructuring Conference

    November 15, 2022

    Recognitions
    Winston & Strawn Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023

    August 18, 2022

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    Capabilities

    Transactions
    Finance
    Restructuring & Insolvency
    Bankruptcy Litigation & Investigations
    Media & Entertainment
    Technology, Media & Telecommunications
    Health Care
    Maritime & Admiralty
    Financial Services
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