Ropes & Gray Welcomes Chris Dickerson to Bolster Liability Management and Restructuring Practice

Ropes & Gray Welcomes Chris Dickerson to Bolster Liability Management and Restructuring Practice

Ropes & Gray, a global law firm, announced on October 3 that Chris Dickerson, a market leader in advising companies and sponsors on their most complex restructuring transactions, has joined the firm's Chicago office. Dickerson's addition is a significant step forward as Ropes & Gray continues to expand its restructuring, liability management, and special situations practice.

Julie Jones, chair of Ropes & Gray, said that Dickerson is recognised as a creative, commercial, and experienced advisor for companies, investors, and sponsors in their most important matters.

“His strategic approach, his depth of experience, and dedication to client service makes him a perfect fit for Ropes & Gray and our continued expansion into this key market,” Julie Jones added.

Over the past two decades, Dickerson has provided counsel on some of the most notable restructuring and liability management cases. He is a highly regarded advisor to corporations, investors, and stakeholders, offering his expertise in complex matters spanning both Chapter 11 proceedings and non-bankruptcy contexts.

His notable clients include Ameriserve, Barnes & Noble, Caesars Entertainment, Circuit City Stores, U.S. Airways, and Vanguard Natural Resources. His exceptional work has garnered recognition from prestigious publications like Chambers and The Legal 500. Additionally, Dickerson was honoured by The Deal as one of the foremost "Top Bankruptcy M&A Lawyers."

David Djaha, the managing partner, stated that Ropes & Gray's ongoing expansion in the field of restructuring is a significant focus, and Chris is an ideal addition to the team.

“Market conditions continue to underscore the need for companies and their financial backers to have the best advice, and the most creative solutions from the most experienced advisers. Chris, and our team at Ropes & Gray, understand how to work through these challenges when clients need to restructure their balance sheets,” David Djaha said.

“Chris brings an enormous level of experience and depth to enhance our platform. Coupled with the momentum we continue to build in cutting-edge transactions such as Rodan + Fields, Trinseo, Tecomet, and others, Chris’s addition creates tremendous synergies for Ropes & Gray’s practice and our clients,” said Ryan Preston Dahl, co-chair of the firm’s business restructuring practice.

Dickerson termed Ropes & Gray a great fit for him and added: “I’m incredibly excited to join such a dynamic practice and with a best-in-class client base across private equity, credit, and beyond. We are going to hit the ground running and push this growth even further.”