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Erin Diers

Partner

New York City

+1 (212) 837-6511

erin.diers@hugheshubbard.com
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Erin Diers is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Reorganization department, where she focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring and commercial litigation. 

Erin’s diverse practice includes the representation of debtors and creditors in a wide range of matters, including in and out-of-court restructurings, debtor-in-possession financing, and bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions.  Erin also provides bankruptcy advice in connection with financing transactions. Erin maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in prisoners’ rights, immigration, and family law cases.

Recognition

  • Recognized as "40 Under 40" Emerging Leaders in Insolvency Practice by American Bankruptcy Institute (2022)
  • Named an “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds & Workouts (2022)
  • Named by New York Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” (2015-2022)
  • Recommended in The Legal 500 United States in the area of Finance - Restructuring (including Bankruptcy): Corporate (2021, 2022) 

Professional Activities

  • Board member, communications co-chair, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) – New York Network
  • Member, Association Development Committee, International Aviation Womens Association
  • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Highlighted Matters

  • In re Imerys Talc America Inc.: Counsel to Imerys S.A., a French mining company, in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of certain of its U.S. talc mining subsidiaries
  • In re Republic Airways Holdings Inc.: Debtor’s counsel for regional airline in connection with its $3.5 billion Chapter 11 restructuring, involving the restructuring of complex debt and lease arrangements relating to more than 90 aircraft, the return or other disposition of more than 130 aircraft, and the resolution of substantial aircraft financing claims
  • In re GulfMark Offshore, Inc.: Represented secured lender DNB Bank ASA with respect to creditor rights and provision of debtor-in-possession financing to GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
  • In re Patriot National Inc.: Debtor’s counsel in the pre-negotiated Chapter 11 restructuring of an insurance service company
  • In re Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Ltd.: Debtor’s counsel in the prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring of international shipping and service company that operates in seven jurisdictions globally
  • Blackbird Capital I: Representation of Blackbird Capital I in an $800 million aircraft lease ABS securitization, the proceeds of which will be used by Blackbird to acquire a portfolio of 19 aircraft
  • Lehman Brothers Inc.: Representation of the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) trustee in resolving claims brought by the broker-dealer’s former customers, implementing distribution protocols for the satisfaction of customers’ claims, transferring more than $13 billion in property to over a thousand customers
  • MF Global Inc.: Representation of the SIPA trustee, including in the recovery of multimillion-dollar claims on behalf of the estate, including avoidance actions, negotiation of claims with former customers, and innovative transactions with customer groups and affiliates, resulting in significant distributions to customers and general creditors
  • Pro bono representation of a client in the Eastern District of New York and the Kings County Supreme Court in his successful post-conviction proceeding alleging the prosecution’s use of perjured testimony and other due process violations
Guidance on the Scope of Airline Debtors’ “Surrender and Return” Obligations Under Section 1110 of the Bankruptcy Code
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SCOTUS Holds That Bankruptcy Courts Have Jurisdiction In Stern Claims
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Supreme Court Hears Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction Arguments In Wake of Stern v. Marshall
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Eighth Circuit Applies Novel Test in Recent Student Loan Discharge Case
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Second Circuit Hears Arguments in Important Test of Safe Harbor Provisions
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Relying on Stern v. Marshall, Supreme Court Upholds Ninth Circuit Decision
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Argentina Files Petition to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Supreme Court Will Hear Argentina’s Appeal of Discovery Orders
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Which Hat Hides the Ball?: Courts Test Extent of Safe Harbor Protections in Financial Transactions
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Second Circuit Rejects Argentina’s Request for Reconsideration
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Celebrating HHR’s Women
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Turnarounds & Workouts Names Erin Diers Among “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers”
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Hughes Hubbard Promotes Four to Partnership and Four to Counsel
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Hughes Hubbard Advises on $745M Aircraft Asset-Backed Notes Offering for Blackbird Capital II
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Hughes Hubbard Smooths Way for Resolution of Imerys' Talc-Related Suits
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In ABI Journal: The Lender Game
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In Airline Economics: Stipulated Loss Value Damages Provisions Grounded in US Court
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Firm's Republic Team Obtains Summary Judgment in Aircraft Lease Dispute
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Hughes Hubbard Wins Asylum for Nigerian Immigrant
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​Firm Helps Reunite Separated Immigrant Family
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Firm Wins 2 Turnaround Atlas Awards for Restructuring Work
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​Firm Wins Approval of Patriot National's Reorganization Plan
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Firm Advises on Matter Shortlisted for Global Restructuring Review Awards
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​Firm Guides DNB Bank as DIP Lender in GulfMark Bankruptcy
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Hughes Hubbard Scoops Up Another Aviation ‘Deal of the Year’ Award
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Firm Wins Court Approval to Sell Lehman's Claims Against UK Unit
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Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession
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Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year
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MF Global Team Marks Final Chapter in $8.1B Recovery Effort
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Murder Conviction Dismissed for Imprisoned Man
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MF Global Team Achieves Unprecedented Success
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Hughes Hubbard Wins Another Aviation 'Deal of the Year'
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MF Global Team Wins Approval for 2nd Payout to Creditors
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​Hughes Hubbard's CRG Named Among Law360 Practice Groups of the Year
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Substantial Early Distribution to MF Global Creditors Approved
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Education
  • Columbia University, School of Law, J.D., 2011, Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar
  • American University, B.A., 2008
Bar Admissions
  • New York, 2012
Areas of Focus
Corporate Reorganization & Bankruptcy
Litigation

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