Representative Matters
Portfolio Companies of Private Equity Firms in Distress
Representation of portfolio companies of private equity firms in distressed situations around the country, including the sale of a manufacturing business with international operations, the out-of-court restructuring of a technology company, and the Chapter 11 case of the largest limestone quarry in the state of Indiana.
Shopping Center Landlords in Chapter 11 Cases
Representation of shopping center landlords in Chapter 11 cases of Aeropostale, Inc., Ames Department Stores, Inc., Bally's Total Fitness, Barney’s, Inc., Borders Group, Inc., Bob’s Stores LLC, Calumet Photographic, Inc., City Sports, Inc., Coldwater Creek, Inc., Crumbs LLC, Deb Stores Holding LLC, Discovery Zone, Inc., Draw Another Circle LLC (MovieStop), Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., EMS Operating Company LLC, Filene’s Basement, LLC, Friendly Ice Cream Corp., General Wireless Operations Inc. (RadioShack), The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P), The Gymboree Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Linens Holding Co. (Linen ‘n Things), Loehmann’s Holdings, Inc., Loews Cineplex Entertainment, Merry- Go-Round Enterprises, Inc., Montgomery Ward & Co., Inc., Old Country Buffets, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., Performance Sports Group (dba Bauer Hockey), RadioShack Corporation, Ritz Camera, Strawberries, Inc., Toys “R” Us, Inc., TSAWD Holdings, Inc. (Sports Authority), The Weathervane Retail Corp. and The Wet Seal LLC.
Shopping Center Owner Agreements
Representation of shopping center owners in negotiating forbearance agreements, settlement agreements, deed-in-lieu agreements and consensual foreclosures, using tax-advantageous structures in appropriate cases, with respect to commercial mortgage-backed securitized (CMBS) loans.
Special Debtor-In-Possession Counsel in Chapter 11 Cases
Special debtor-in-possession counsel in Chapter 11 cases across multiple jurisdictions for a range of companies including Hoop Holdings, LLC (dba Disney Stores), Malden Mills Industries, Inc. and Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
Debtor-In Possession Counsel
Debtor-in possession counsel to Victor Oolitic Stone Company in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Defense of Former CEO of Chapter 11 Debtor
Successful defense of former CEO of Chapter 11 debtor from state labor law claims arising from post-petition plant closings.
Distressed Asset Transactions
Counsel to Gordon Brothers Group in various distressed asset transactions, including the disposition of all the inventory owned by Delia*s, Inc. (in a joint venture with Hilco Merchant Resources) and the liquidation of the inventory owned by Joyce Leslie, Inc.
Lead Counsel to Foreign Representative of Irish Company in its Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Case
Lead counsel to foreign representative of Irish company in its Chapter 15 bankruptcy case handled all aspects of the case, including formulating legal strategy, preparing and filing pleadings, motion practice and settlement negotiations with creditors.
Multiple Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases
Debtors in chapter 11 reorganization cases filed in Delaware, Southern District of New York and Massachusetts, including, Betsey Johnson LLC (designer, wholesaler and retailer of women’s apparel) and Fuddruckers (owner, operator and franchisor of over 200 fast casual restaurants).
Arthur D. Little, Inc. Chapter 11 Business Sale
Counsel to Arthur D. Little, Inc., a global consulting company, and its affiliates, involving the successful disposition of its business units to five separate purchasers in Chapter 11.
Bay State Paper Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceeding
Counsel to Bay State Paper in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.
Bob's Stores Chapter 11 Business Sale
Counsel to Bob's Stores, a 35-store sports apparel retailer, involving the successful sale of its business in Chapter 11.
Creditors’ Committee of Biotransplant
Counsel to the official creditors’ committee of Biotransplant Inc., a biotech company, in Chapter 11.
Debtors in Magic Brands (Fuddruckers)
Representation of the Debtors in Magic Brands (Fuddruckers).
Landlords in Various Retailer Chapter 11 Cases
Representation of landlords in the Chapter 11 cases of KB Toys, Filene's Basement, Circuit City, and Ritz Camera.
Liquidation Trustee for Former Owner of Luxury Resort Properties
Counsel to the Liquidation Trustee for MS Resorts, former owner of luxury resort properties in California, Arizona, Hawaii and Florida.
National Bank Class Action Bankruptcy Litigation
Representation of a national bank in class action bankruptcy litigation.
National Lender Bankruptcy Litigation
Representation of national lender in bankruptcy litigation.
National Real Estate Developers in Bankruptcy Proceedings of Construction Company
Representation of national real estate developers in the bankruptcy proceedings of a construction company.
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of Elephant & Castle Restaurant Chain
Representation of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy of the Elephant & Castle restaurant chain.
Omni Facility Services Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceeding
Counsel to Omni Facility Services, Inc. and its affiliates, a commercial facility maintenance business, in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.
Plan Trustee and Committee Initiating and Prosecuting Bankruptcy Litigation Actions
Counsel to a plan trustee and committee in initiating and prosecuting numerous bankruptcy litigation actions.
Real Estate Lender in Receivership and Bankruptcy of Several Affiliated Borrowers
Representation of real estate lender in the receivership and bankruptcy of several affiliated borrowers.
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