Derek Abbott

Bio:

Derek Abbott is a partner in Morris Nichol’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice.  He represents Fortune 1000, local, international and other organizations as lead or Delaware counsel in bankruptcy proceedings and litigation on behalf of debtors, creditors, official and ad hoc committees and transactional case constituents.

Derek regularly works with debtors-in-possession (DIP), DIP and exit financing lenders, as well as outside and inside counsel, turnaround professionals, independent and special committees of directors, crisis management firms, and investment and non-investment bank professionals.  His recent client representations include the Boy Scouts of America, John Varvatos Enterprises, Grupo AeroMexico, Papa Gino’s, AT&T Inc., BP Energy, Novan Pharmaceuticals, Nortel Networks, Pride Group and Transformco.  He has also served as Chapter 11 Trustee and Chapter 7 Trustee of Tough Mudder.  Derek frequently serves as a mediator in matters related to insolvency and distressed businesses, including both adversary proceedings and case-dispositive matters.  In addition, Derek has served as an expert witness in matters involving restructuring and bankruptcy matters both domestically and internationally.

Derek is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point.  In 2018, he was presented the Delaware State Bar Association’s Access to Justice Commitment Award, recognizing his commitment to pro bono work throughout his career.  He was also the recipient of the 2011 Caleb R. Layton III Service Award, given by the judges of the US District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Delaware to an attorney who personifies the qualities of a federal practitioner: legal acumen, professional decorum, and public service.  Derek is ranked in bankruptcy/restructuring by Chambers USA and is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.