Douglas Gooding Recognized as Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer

Douglas Gooding was named Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers 2025,” which recognizes the top U.S. attorneys helping companies navigate economic challenges. This guide honors top attorneys for their "remarkable skills in financing, structuring, litigating and creating a pathway forward" for companies. 

Douglas Gooding, Partner in our Finance and Restructuring Group, has more than 25 years of experience advising on financing and restructuring transactions, particularly on debtor-in-possession lending and the representation of holders of senior, second lien, and mezzanine debt in complex restructurings. He also specializes in advising troubled companies in various industries including healthcare and retail. Doug also has extensive experience in mass tort bankruptcy cases representing insurance providers.

Doug has appeared in courts throughout the United States and in Canada and has been appointed as mediator in several bankruptcy disputes.

The 2025 list is Lawdragon’s 1st edition assessing America’s top bankruptcy & restructuring lawyers representing companies and other major entities face crises that imperil their existence. Selections are made based on nominations, independent research and vetting with peers.