Philip Anker, co-chair of the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice Group, is a seasoned bankruptcy litigator and counselor with over 30 years of experience. He has been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and recognized in “Best Lawyers in America” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights since 2005. In 2020, he was named “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Bankruptcy. His clients and peers describe him as “a first-class litigator” who is “tremendous in open court.”
Mr. Anker has been consistently recognized for his work in bankruptcy and restructuring by leading publications such as Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, and Expert Guides. He has been described as “amazing in court,” “tough, tenacious, and incredibly effective,” and among the elite bankruptcy practitioners. His extensive experience includes representing clients across a broad spectrum in business bankruptcy cases, including debtors, trustees, creditors’ committees, secured creditors, lenders, investors, and purchasers of companies and assets in bankruptcy.
Over the years, Mr. Anker has played a central role in some of the most significant bankruptcy-related litigation matters, including disputes in the Adelphia, Enron, Tribune, Sears, and Energy Future Holdings Chapter 11 cases. His achievements include securing a nearly $600 million make-whole claim for noteholders and successfully defending multi-billion-dollar fraudulent transfer actions. He has also prevailed in numerous appeals in the US Courts of Appeals, including landmark cases such as In re MPM Silicones, LLC and Delaware Trust Co. v. Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co.
Additionally, Mr. Anker successfully argued before the New York Court of Appeals in the notable case Kirschner v. KPMG, resulting in a pivotal ruling that reinforced the in pari delicto defense and dismissed $2 billion in claims against investment banks. His broad expertise and record of success make him one of the leading bankruptcy attorneys in the country.
