Coming and Going Concerns

David Ampaw and Chris Parker have been promoted to partner in the restructuring group in DLA Piper’s London office. Mr. Ampaw has advised clients in restructurings, workouts and insolvencies in the U.K. and abroad, and he has experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Parker has experience with fraud, investigations and litigation in complex restructurings. He also worked on Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy case in Europe.

William Ellis has joined the Akerman firm as a partner. Mr. Ellis, who will work in the real estate group, has experience in real estate workouts and restructurings, financings and corporate mergers and acquisitions. He has represented hotels, banks, lenders and other parties. Mr. Ellis earned his law degree from the University of Michigan.

Doron P. Kenter has joined the restructuring and business bankruptcy group of law firm Robins Kaplan as counsel. Mr. Kenter, who will work in New York, has represented debtors in chapter 11 cases including Lehman Brothers and Deb Shops. He also has represented creditors, lenders and distressed companies in the real estate, retail and manufacturing industries. Most recently, Mr. Kenter worked with Weil, Gotshal & Manges. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Compiled by Melanie Cohen