Clients and Industries

Franchising – Representation of Committee of Unsecured Creditors in connection with the Chapter 11 liquidation of what was, previously, the second-largest owner and operator of hair salons in the world.  International Insolvencies – Representation of (i) Dutch parties to distribution contracts in Chapter 11 film studio liquidation; (ii) British product liability insurers’ interests in asbestos-related Chapter 11 cases; and (iii) Malaysian litigation defendants’ interests in trans-border insolvency planning utilizing provisions of Chapter 15. Construction/Public Works – Debtor representation in connection with a significant Northern California public works contractor. Manufacturing – Debtor representation in connection with Chapter 11 reorganizations of (i) a publicly-traded manufacturer of pre-fabricated fireplaces; and (ii) a privately-held, sole-source fuselage insulation manufacturer – each with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Mexico. Sub-Prime Lending – Debtor representation in connection with Chapter 11 liquidation of a publicly-traded, sub-prime mortgage originator. Internet/Web-Based Communications – Creditor representation of provider of hosting and other internet-related services in connection with five internet and telecommunications-related bankruptcies in various jurisdictions. Media – Creditor representation of media production company in connection with administrative claims in debtor’s Chapter 11 and 7 cases, as well as defense of trustee-initiated preference actions. Tax-Driven Insolvencies – Debtor representation in (i) resisting post-confirmation collection efforts by a California taxing authority; and (ii) successful request for reduction of county tax liabilities in connection with sale of real property. Garment Industry – Representation involving (i) defense of trustee-initiated avoidance litigation against affiliate of debtor; and (ii) sale of operating assets in Chapter 11 Debtor’s case. Trade/Transport – Debtor representation in connection with Chapter 11 reorganization of intermodal transportation servicer.