DLA Piper LLP (US)

Restructuring; Financial Services

Partner; Chair, Restructuring Practice; Co-US Managing Partner

Richard ("Rick") Chesley practices in the areas of corporate restructuring with an emphasis on bankruptcy transactions, both in the United States and internationally.  In addition, Rick handles litigation matters throughout the country stemming from bankruptcy proceedings.

From the experience and insights he has garnered before, during and since his tenure there, Rick continues to provide an invaluable perspective for his clients.

He served as Co-Chair of the US Restructuring Group and Global Co-Chair of the Restructuring practice group for a number of years, and is newly appointed as the Co-US Managing Partner of the Firm.

American Bankruptcy Institute; INSOL; TMA

J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law; B.A., Northwestern University