David J. Cohen

David J. Cohen

Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

David J. Cohen is the Co-Managing Partner of Weil’s Miami office and a Partner in the Restructuring Department. Based in New York and Miami, he possesses extensive experience advising debtors, creditors, sponsors, and bondholders in complex U.S. and cross-border corporate restructurings. His expertise spans Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings, international insolvencies, liability management, and distressed M&A.

David is widely recognized for his impact on the global restructuring landscape. His accolades include being named an “On the Rise” attorney at the Florida Legal Awards by the Daily Business Review, a Law360 “Rising Star” in Bankruptcy, and an “Emerging Leader” by The M&A Advisor. He is consistently featured in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers and was named an “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds & Workouts.

A frequent speaker on international insolvency panels, David has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Miami and University of Florida Colleges of Law.