Gibson Dunn to Add Partner Leo Plank to Industry-Leading Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice
Firm News | February 9, 2026
Gibson Dunn will further strengthen its pre-eminent Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group and European presence with the appointment of Leo Plank as a partner in the coming months.
Leo will bring over two decades of experience in complex cross-border financial restructurings and insolvency matters. He has worked on cross border restructurings in Germany and abroad, including the multibillion restructurings of Agrokor d.d. in Croatia, HETA Asset Resolution AG in Austria and many of the largest LBO restructurings in Germany.
“Leo’s arrival will mark the continued expansion of our global restructuring practice. In 2025, we significantly grew our capabilities in the U.S. and across Europe to meet the increasing demand from large European-based mandates,” said Scott Greenberg, Global Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group. “Leo’s reputation and leadership in the European markets make him ideally positioned to drive that strategy, and his experience will be invaluable to our clients navigating complex financial challenges globally.”
Jean-Pierre Farges, Head of the Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group in Europe, added: “Leo is a dynamic and highly respected practitioner whose addition significantly strengthens our European platform. His ability to build high-performing teams, combined with his strategic market insight and deep client relationships, positions us to meet growing client demand across the continent. We are thrilled to welcome him.”
“I’m excited to join Gibson Dunn at a pivotal moment for the restructuring market, as companies confront the need to rethink their capital structures and business models,” said Leo. “The firm’s global platform and strategic vision for Europe align with my ambitions. I look forward to working with Scott, Jean-Pierre, and the exceptional team to further strengthen the firm’s leading restructuring practice across Europe.”
Gibson Dunn’s Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group—renowned for steering the world’s largest and most complex restructurings and for its dominant market position in the U.S. and Europe—has steadily expanded its global footprint. Leo’s arrival follows the 2024 addition of partner Lisa Stevens, and the 2025 appointments of Chris Howard and Presley Warner, two of London’s preeminent restructuring partners.
About Leo Plank
Leo is widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading restructuring lawyers. His clients include hedge funds, debtors, private equity companies, high-yield and distressed debt investors, and companies involved in LBO financing and multinational restructurings. He is known for his strategic insight and deep client relationships across the continent.