Experience

Representation of Trade Creditors in 503(b), Reclamation Claims

Represented numerous trade creditors asserting Section 503(b) and/or reclamation claims against debtors, including general contractors, manufacturers and fabricators.

Prosecution and Defense of Fraudulent Conveyance Actions for Multiple Clients

Prosecuted and defended fraudulent conveyance actions arising from alleged ponzi schemes, leveraged buyouts and alleged non-statutory insider transactions.

Representation of Vehicle Service Contract Dealer in Underwriter Bankruptcy

Represented a vehicle service contract dealer in the bankruptcy of the underwriter of the program.

Counsel to Consulting Firm in Toy Retailer Bankruptcy

Served as counsel to a global consulting firm in the bankruptcy proceedings of one of the world's largest toy retailers.

Preference Action Defense for Public Utilities

Representation of public utilities in the defense of preference actions.

Representation of Equity Holders in Athletic Accessory Company Bankruptcy

Represented equity holders in the bankruptcy of a seller of hologram bracelets, necklaces and pendants asserted to improve athletic performance.

Representation of Equity Sponsor in Telecom Company Bankruptcy

Represented the equity sponsor in the bankruptcy of a telecommunications company.

Representation of Acquirers of Shuttered Lead Mine

Represented the acquirers of a shuttered lead mine containing rare earth minerals.

Representation of Private Equity Group in Purchase of Golf Courses

Represented a private equity group in the purchase of golf courses through bankruptcy sales.

Counsel to Various Parties on Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy

Represented trade creditors, critical vendors and non-debtor parties to executory contracts in the bankruptcies of automotive OEMS and Tier 1 suppliers, chemical companies, pipeline owners, and contractors and airplane manufacturers.

Representation of Secured Lenders in Golf Course Owner Bankruptcies, Workouts

Represented the secured lenders in the bankruptcies and workouts of the owners of operating golf courses.

Representation of Secured Lends in Agricultural Company Bankruptcy Proceedings

Represented the secured lenders in Chapter 12 and agricultural Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

Representation of Bankrupt Companies in Alleged Patent Infringement Cases

Represented parties alleged to have infringed patents of bankrupt telecommunications and manufacturing companies.

Counsel to Bond Holders in Chapter 11 Proceedings for Telecom Company

Served as counsel to bond holders in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for a telecommunications and fiber optic network company.

Counsel to Coal-Mining Company in Chapter 11 Proceedings

Served as co-counsel to the largest private-sector coal company in the world in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Counsel to Noteholders for Footwear, Furniture Maker in Chapter 11 Proceedings

Served as counsel to the noteholders in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for a footwear and furniture maker.

Counsel to Private Equity Sponsor for Financial News and Data Provider

Served as counsel to the equity sponsor for a financial news and data provider in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Counsel to International Secured Lender in Manufacturing Bankruptcy

Served as counsel to the largest secured creditor in Chapter 11 of international manufacturing entity.

Counsel to University, Foundation in Bankruptcies of Business Trust

Served as counsel to a public university and its foundation in bankruptcies of a business trust and its affiliates, which owned hotels, a ballpark and other assets valued at over $1 billion.

Counsel to Reclaiming Creditors for Discount Drug Store Chain

Served as counsel to the reclaiming creditors for a chain of discount drug stores in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Counsel to Acquiring Company in 363 Sale of Assets of Major Steel Manufacturer

Served as counsel to the purchaser of substantially all of the assets of a major steel manufacturer.

Counsel to Reclaiming Creditors for Major Steel Manufacturer

Served as counsel to the reclaiming creditors for an East Coast steel manufacturing company in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Counsel to Senior Secured Lenders for Large Supplier of Welding Products

Served as counsel to the senior secured lenders for a large supplier of welding products in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Counsel to Supplier, Lender in Chapter 11 Proceedings

Served as counsel to both the supplier and lender in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for a building products company.

Counsel to Tier 1 Automotive, Aviation Manufacturers in Chapter 11 Proceedings

Served as counsel to numerous trade creditors, including Tier 1 suppliers, in automotive and aviation industry manufacturer's Chapter 11 proceedings.

Co-counsel to Coal Company in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Served as co-counsel to the debtor, a coal company, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Counsel to Retail Chain Convenience Store Distributor in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Served as counsel to a regional distributor of inventory to convenience stores throughout the Midwest in its Chapter 11 proceeding.

Co-counsel to Retailer in Chapter 11, Post-bankruptcy Proceedings

Serving as co-counsel to a specialty footwear retailer and its related debtor affiliates in Chapter 11 restructuring and post-bankruptcy proceedings. Client is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere with nearly 4,400 stores across more than 30 countries.