Many of our engagements result from referrals from Big Law firms for transactions where we can provide more responsive and cost-effective representation.
About
About Us
Representing Premier Institutions Across the US, Europe & Asia
Attorneys at the firm have represented many of the leading US, European and Asian banks, investment banks and private equity forms as well as many US and global companies engaged in the healthcare, chemicals, manufacturing, logistics, entertainment, beverage, food and hospitality industries.
Practice Focus
The firm’s practice focuses on the following types of corporate and commercial legal services:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Representation of buyers and sellers in asset and stock acquisitions and dispositions, including distressed acquisitions and bankruptcy, ABCs and Article 9 sales.
Financing Matters
Representation of lenders and borrowers in loan facilities and note issuances, including amendments, forbearances and waivers, and assignments of loans and loan portfolios.
Workouts & Reorganizations
Representation of borrowers and creditors in bankruptcy and out-of court restructuring situations, including ABCs, and foreclosure and other lender remedies.
Start-up & Venture Capital Financings
Representation of issuers and investors.
Corporate Restructurings
Representation of companies in operational, brand, regulatory and tax-driven corporate restructurings.
Distressed Situation Counseling
Including analysis of options available to financially troubled borrowers and implementation of appropriate strategies.
Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Representation of companies in connection with commencing ABCs and buyers of assets from companies in ABCs.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcies
Representation of companies in connection with commencing Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.
Entity Formation
Representation of US and foreign clients in connection with the formation of US entities and the establishment of business operations in the US.
Corporate Housekeeping
Including Corporate Transparency Act filings and maintenance of corporate minute books.
Commercial Contracts
Representation of US and foreign clients in connection with supply, management and services agreements.
Employment & Consulting Agreements
Representation of employers and employees.
The firm has relationships with colleagues at various firms in specialty practice areas that enable us to provide comprehensive service.
Representative Engagements
The following is a list of representative matters for which attorneys at the firm have previously been engaged.
M & A
- Global eye care company in connection with its acquisition of a surgical device company
- US plastics company in connection with the sale of its composite lumber division to a global building and construction materials company
- International textile company in connection with the sale of its home furnishing division
- Asian conglomerate in connection with its acquisition of a global hospitality company and related financing matters
- Global hospitality company in connection with its sale to a leading Asia hospitality company and investment fund
- Numerous private equity funds and strategic investors in acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Distressed / Bankruptcy M & A
- European logistics provider in connection with its acquisition of the assets of a US logistics company in a 363 bankruptcy sale under the US Bankruptcy Code
- Public biopharmaceutical company in connection with a sale of its assets under Section 363 of the US Bankruptcy Code
- Public pharmaceutical company in connection with a sale of its assets under Section 363 of the US Bankruptcy Code
- Marine construction company in connection with a sale of its assets under Section 363 of the US Bankruptcy Code
Debt & Equity Restructuring Matters
- Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of leading satellite service provider in a chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding
- Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of western US restaurant chain in a chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding
- South American country in connection with sovereign debt restructuring
- European bank as secured lender in connection with strict foreclosure on private US toll road project and post-closing lender equity ownership arrangements
- Group of foreign banks in connection with sale of US toll road project
- European bank as secured lender in connection with strict foreclosure of portfolio of film rights for well-known US films and post-closing lender equity ownership arrangements
- Senior secured lenders in chapter 11 credit bid for chain of fitness gyms, including of post-closing debt and equity ownership arrangements
- Affiliated mutual fund companies in connection with the restructuring of their debt and equity investments in a diversified aerospace and industrial company
- Hedge funds and financial institutions in connection with assignments of Chapter 11 bankruptcy claims
Corporate Restructurings
- Global entertainment company in connection with corporate restructuring as part of its sale to another global entertainment company
- Global beverage company in connection with various corporate and tax restructuring matters
- Global hospitality company in connection with corporate and brand restructuring
- Global auction and private sale company in connection with US corporate restructuring matters
General Financing Matters
- US, European and Asian banks, hedge funds and financial institutions in syndicated and single lender credit facilities
- Insurance company in connection with surplus note financing
- US and foreign lenders in connection with assignments of debt under syndicated and single lender credit facilities
- European insurance company in connection with a mezzanine loan for a US commercial real estate development project
- Importer of natural stone in connection with consignment arrangements
Certain Other Matters
- Public company in connection with transfer of claims and causes of action
- Public company in connection with settlement arrangements relating to a third party fraud matter
- US plastics company in connection with the repurchase of minority ownership interest
- Start-ups and investors in connection with venture capital financings
- Foreign companies and investors in connection with the formation of entities for US operations and investments