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May 28, 2025

Veteran Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigator Allen Underwood II Joins Barclay Damon

Barclay Damon announces Allen Underwood II has joined Barclay Damon as a partner in the firm’s Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation & Complex Trials, and Corporate Practice Areas, based in the New York City office. 

With over two decades of experience, Underwood brings extensive skills in representing corporate creditors, debtors, trustees, and committees in complex federal bankruptcy proceedings and state law debtor-creditor matters. His practice also encompasses strategic corporate representation, commercial litigation, and transactional matters, with a client base ranging from manufacturers and financial institutions to municipalities and service providers.

“Allen’s reputation for creative problem-solving, his commanding knowledge of bankruptcy law, and his business-minded approach to litigation and restructuring make him a tremendous asset to our clients and to our team,” said Jeff Dove, co-leader of Barclay Damon’s Business Services Practice Group.

“I’m excited to join Barclay Damon because of the firm’s strong platform, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering practical solutions to clients,” Underwood said. “My practice aligns seamlessly with the firm’s multidisciplinary approach to restructuring and litigation, and I look forward to helping clients navigate complex financial and commercial challenges across industries.”

Throughout his career, Underwood has been counsel in numerous high-stakes health care, insurance, and manufacturing-related bankruptcies and commercial disputes. He has advised clients in a wide range of industries on matters involving preference and fraudulent transfers, fiduciary litigation, reclamation claims, and complex contractual negotiations, including international equipment supply agreements and transactions involving government entities.

Barclay Damon attorneys team across offices and practices to provide customized, targeted solutions grounded in industry knowledge and a deep understanding of our clients' businesses. With approximately 300 attorneys, Barclay Damon is a leading regional law firm that operates from a strategic platform of offices in Albany, Boston, Buffalo, New Haven, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Toronto. Our firm serves clients across the country and, for some practices, provides US legal services around the globe. For more information, visit our award-winning website at barclaydamon.com.
 

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