Experience

Assisted London Marathon Events in Acquisition of Brighton Marathon

Assisted London Marathon Events in acquiring the business and certain assets of Grounded Events Limited (in administration) (the company name for Brighton Marathon) from the Administrators (FRP Advisory). This included, amongst others, Brighton Marathon’s brand and intellectual property. Also acted for London Marathon Events on the grant to it of a licence to hold the event from Brighton & Hove City Council.

Counsel for Successor Trustee Related to a Commercial Foreclosure

Managed and conducted foreclosure of commercial real estate located in Missouri which sold for over $6 million.

Complex International Insolvency

Acted for a U.S. financier defendant in a $3.2 billion fraud case. The claim was made by the trustee in bankruptcy and concerned interest made by the defendant in respect of loans made to the companies in the sum of $39 million. The action concerned an application to challenge the trustee’s admission of the claims in the U.S. proceedings.

Counsel in Commercial Litigation, Foreclosure, Special Assets and Receivership Matters

Served as counsel to local, regional and national lenders in numerous commercial litigation and foreclosure, special assets and receivership matters involving the sale and liquidation of nearly every type of real property and collateral, as well as workouts, including: office parks, mobile home parks, factory, warehouse and manufacturing properties, retail centers, marinas, medical offices and equipment, transportation development districts (TTDs), liquor stores, turkey farms, cattle, farm products and equipment, hotels, dry cleaners and many more.

Managed Over 4,000 Missouri Non-judicial Foreclosures

Supervised and managed over 4,000 non-judicial foreclosures in Missouri for successor trustee under deeds of trust regarding residential and commercial properties.

Counsel to National Bank in Collection on Commercial Loan

Served as counsel to national bank in collection on commercial loan, secured by multi-state collateral, including receivership.

Counsel for Secured Lender in $8 Million Commercial Transaction

Served as counsel for bank and drafted commercial loan documents with respect to loans totaling $8 million, secured in part by commercial real estate in Georgia and South Carolina, and facilitated multi-state closing.

Lead Trial Counsel to National Bank in Chapter 11 Proceedings, First Virtual Evidentiary Hearing

Served as lead trial counsel to national bank lender in enforcement of rights in secured collateral in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including the first virtual evidentiary hearing conducted in the court.

Counsel to Federal Agency Regarding Enforcement of Liens

Served as counsel to federal agency in connection with enforcement of liens on multi-state collateral.

Lead Trial Counsel to National Bank in Receivership, Foreclosure

Served as lead trial counsel to national bank in receivership and foreclosure of mobile home park.

Lead Trial Counsel for National Bank in Adversary Proceeding in Bankruptcy Court

Served as lead trial counsel to national bank in adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court resulting in a judgment for priority of mortgage against $15 million mechanic's liens on failed commercial project.

Missouri Counsel to National Lender in $250 Million Loan Restructuring

Served as Missouri counsel to national lender in connection with the restructuring of a $250 million loan.

Special Investigative Counsel in Bankruptcy

Acted as special investigative counsel to the trustee in a bankruptcy matter involving large financial institutions.

$50 Million Settlement for Multinational Telecom Company’s Former Employees with Disabilities in Light of Bankruptcy

Served as lead counsel for the Official Committee of Long Term Disability Participants in the bankruptcies of a multinational telecom company, in which he secured a settlement of more than $50 million for the company’s former employees with permanent disabilities.

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.

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.

$3.5 Million Allowed Claim Against Debtor Estate in Whistleblower/Wrongful Termination Action

Counsel for a former employee in a whistleblower/wrongful termination action in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, which resulted in a $3.5 million allowed claim against the debtor’s estate.

Defense Counsel for Employee Retirement Investment Funds in Two of the Largest Fraudulent Conveyance Actions in History

Served as defense counsel for employee retirement investment funds of a Fortune 100 company in two of the largest fraudulent conveyance actions in history, filed in the Southern District of New York.

Counsel to Secured Creditor in Farming Operation Litigation and Bankruptcy

Served as lead and trial counsel to lender in federal litigation for breach of contract, fraud, and replevin and for non-dischargeability and defense of lien avoidance in subsequent bankruptcy.

Counsel to Secured Lender in Commercial Restructuring of Multiple Loans

Served as counsel to secured lender in workout of numerous loans secured by real estate and properties located in Development District.

Advised on Restaurant Group Restructuring

Advised the board of a restaurant group in respect of its restructuring efforts.

Delaware Counsel to Computer Data Storage Products Manufacturer in Bankruptcy

Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in bankruptcy cases for a computer data storage products manufacturer.

Successfully Acting on Securitisation Litigation for Multinational Financial Institution

Successfully acted for a multinational financial institution in securitisation litigation in connection with the identity of the Controlling Party and Special Servicer termination.

Advised on Sporting Organisation Restructuring

Advised the board of a sporting services and tournament organisation in connection with its restructuring.

Bankruptcy Counsel for Fortune 10 Tech Retailer

Represented a Fortune 10 American technology retailer in bankruptcy. Advised and assisted the client on many issues, including rejection, assignment and assumption of executory contracts, intellectual property license and privacy issues.

Representation of Secured Lenders in Agricultural Company Bankruptcy Proceedings

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

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.

Counsel to Official Committees of Unsecured Creditors Across Industries

Served as counsel to numerous official committees of unsecured creditors across industries including transportation, professional services, and agribusiness and food.

Lead Debtor’s Counsel to Real Estate Company in Chapter 11

Lead debtor’s counsel to real estate company in Chapter 11 proceeding.

Successful Representation of Global Health Care Company in Receivership Action

Represented health care company in a state court receivership action filed in Wisconsin. Prepared all of the necessary pleadings to memorialize our client's claim and advocated on their behalf which ultimately resulted in receiving a significant payout from the receivership estate.