Dillman advises debtors, creditors, private equity sponsors, investment funds and strategic buyers on complex restructurings, distressed M&A transactions, out-of-court workouts, special situations investments and related corporate matters. His experience includes large-scale Chapter 11 cases, cross-border restructurings, creditor-side engagements and sponsor-led restructurings, with particular focus in the retail, consumer products, technology, communications and healthcare sectors.

“Ted is a highly respected, commercially minded, and collaborative restructuring lawyer who brings exceptional judgment, deep industry relationships and an entrepreneurial approach that will accelerate the continued growth of our restructuring capabilities in New York,” said Carolyn Alford, co-leader of King & Spalding’s Finance & Restructuring practice group. “The restructuring market continues to evolve, and New York remains at the center of many of the most significant opportunities for our clients. Ted’s deep experience across both debtor and creditor-side matters strengthens our ability to serve financial institutions, private equity sponsors, lenders, investors and companies facing complex challenges.”

Dillman joins King & Spalding from Latham & Watkins, where he served as Global Vice Chair of the Retail & Consumer Products industry group and as a member of its Ethics Committee. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and ranked in Chambers USA in Bankruptcy/Restructuring California. Dillman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

“I am excited to join King & Spalding at a time of tremendous momentum for the firm, its New York office and its Finance & Restructuring practice,” said Dillman. “The firm’s outstanding reputation and commitment to strategic growth create an ideal environment to help shape and expand a market-leading practice and a strong platform from which to serve clients in the increasingly dynamic restructuring environment.”

King & Spalding’s Finance and Restructuring practice group has now added a total of 13 partners in 2026. The practice group includes more than 150 lawyers across key financial centers worldwide. The firm advises leading financial institutions, private credit providers, asset managers, sponsors, corporations and investors on their most significant financing, restructuring and investment matters.