Cases
Representative Cases/Matters: Energy: Edison Mission Energy: - Represented Edison Mission Energy (EME) as conflicts counsel in its chapter 11 bankruptcy case
represented EME subsidiary, Camino Energy, as primary debtor's counsel. EME, through its subsidiaries, owned or leased
operated a portfolio of more than 40 electric generating facilities powered by coal, natural gas, wind,
biomass (with aggregate existing project indebtedness of approximately $1.5 billion), as well as an energy marketing
trading operation.
Calpine Corporation: - Represented world's largest producer of renewable geothermal energy in its chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Manufacturing, Retail,
Industrial: NetShape Technologies: - Represent manufacturer of powder metal products
metal injection molding components in its sale to Metal Powder Products LLC.
Werthan Packaging -: Represent strategic buyer in its stalking horse bid
acquisition of substantially all the assets of Werthan Packaging out of bankruptcy.
Country Stone Holdings, Inc.: - Representing Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in currently pending chapter 11 bankruptcy case of manufacturer, processor,
packager of lawn
garden products (such as mulch, soil, fertilizer, plant food, organics, concrete,
decorative stone).
Kurz-Kasch: - Represented leading manufacturer of conventional coils
stators, engineered composite components
subassemblies, magnetic/electrical/electronic sensing devices,
high performance solenoids in its out-of-court restructuring.
Keywell, LLC: - Representing Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in currently pending chapter 11 bankruptcy case of leading supplier of recycled titanium, high-temperature alloys
stainless steel in North America.
MEGA Br
s Inc.: - Represented Canadian toy manufacturer in its chapter 15 bankruptcy cases
as U.S. counsel in its recapitalization implemented through a Canadian plan of arrangement.
Norwood Promotional Products: - Represented Norwood, a leader in the market of customizable corporate merch
ise, including calendars, writing instruments
awards, in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
363 sale of the business as a going concern.
Fortis Plastics: - Represented leading manufacturer of produced thermoplastic injection
extrusion molded plastic parts for manufacturers in several industries, including home appliance, furniture, automotive, building products, medical devices
power tools, in its out-of-court restructuring
wind down.
Jason, Inc.: - Represented private equity sponsor in the out-of-court recapitalization
balance-sheet restructuring of a leading international manufacturer of consumer, automotive,
industrial products.
Portola Packaging, Inc.: - Led balance-sheet restructuring
chapter 11 prepackaged bankruptcy cases of leading designer, manufacturer,
marketer of plastic closures, bottles,
related equipment.
Tekni-Plex: - Represented private equity sponsor, in the out-of-court restructuring of Tekni-Plex, a major consumer
industrial packaging manufacturer.
Euro-Pro: - Represented household products company in its involuntary bankruptcy proceedings (eventually dismissed)
out-of-court restructuring.
TSC Global, LLC: - Represented company involved in the sale, marketing,
distribution of consumer br
products, including e-cigarettes, to top retailers, travel centers,
truck stops, in its out-of-court restructuring, wind down,
two UCC Article 9 sales.
Hess Industries, Inc.: - Represented manufacturer of heavy equipment
metal forming machines in its out-of-court restructuring
eventual chapter 7 filing.
Hussey Copper, Ltd.: - Represented strategic stalking horse purchaser in proposed acquisition of leading producer of copper bar.
Lang Holdings Inc.: - Represented private equity client, as provider of DIP financing
stalking-horse purchaser of substantially all assets of Lang Holdings, a leading supplier of art
design driven calendars, back-to-school products, greeting cards, stationary,
specialty products.
Propex Inc.: - Represented private equity client as provider of debtor-in-possession financing
stalking-horse purchaser of substantially all assets of the world's largest producer of geosynthetic, concrete, furnishing,
industrial fabrics
fiber.
Global Home Products: - Represented private equity client in its section 363 purchase of Anchor Hocking from Global Home Products.
Service Merch
ise Company, Inc.: - Represented joint venture in purchase of Service Merch
ise's lease designation rights.
ASARCO LLC: - Represented bondholder group in negotiating complex global settlement eventually incorporated into confirmed chapter 11 plan,
in formulating bid for certain assets of ASARCO, a leading U.S. copper producer.
LyondellBasell Industries: - Represented bondholder group in connection with chapter 11 plan
related rights offering of LyondellBasell, the third largest independent
chemical company in the world.: Gaming: Caesars Entertainment: - Represent significant equity stakeholder in the Caesars chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Commercial Lender: - Representing commercial lending client in asset based loans to multiple gaming companies.
Majestic Star Casino: - Represented gaming company
multi-jurisdictional operator of casino properties in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
Green Valley Ranch & Aliante Station: - Represented two Station Casino properties in their pre-negotiated chapter 11 cases resulting in the restructuring of almost $1.0 billion in total debt.
Media, Entertainment,
Communications: Sun-Times Media Group, Inc.: - Represented publisher, printer,
distributor of newspapers in greater Chicago metropolitan area, including the Chicago Sun-Times, in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
363 sale of the business as a going concern.
Musicl
Holding Corporation: - Represented entertainment retailer in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
HiT Entertainment PLC: - Represented HiT Entertainment PLC in connection with an out-of-court amendment of the company's secured indebtedness. HiT was the owner of popular children's entertainment properties such as Bob the Builder, Barney, Thomas & Friends, Pingu, Fireman Sam
Angelina Ballerina.
Source Interlink Companies: - Represented leading publisher
wholesaler of magazines
home entertainment products, including CDs
DVDs, in its balance-sheet restructuring
prepackaged chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
InPhonic Inc.: - Represented private equity client as provider of debtor-in-possession financing
stalking-horse purchaser of substantially all the assets of InPhonic, Inc., a leading marketer of wireless telephone
satellite television services.
Regent Communications: - Represented private equity client as plan sponsor in pre-arranged chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Regent Communications,
its affiliates, owner
operator of radio stations in mid-sized markets across the United States.
Transportation: Sea Containers: - Represented the Sea Containers group, a leading London-based marine container leasing company, in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
global restructuring.
United Air Lines, Inc.: - Assisted in all aspects of United's chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including aircraft finance, union, retiree,
employee benefit matters,
customer loyalty programs.
Automotive: Automotive Suppliers: - General corporate counsel to multiple second
third-tier, private-equity backed automotive suppliers
manufacturers.
Dura Automotive: - Represented leading independent automotive supplier in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
Autocam Corporation: - Led the out-of-court balance restructuring of a leading manufacturer of precision components for primarily the automotive
medical device industries.
Raybestos PowerTrain LLC: - Represented private equity client in its acquisition of one of the world's largest manufacturers of transmission
wet-wheel brake friction products, supplying both OEMs
automotive aftermarket customers.
Metaldyne Corporation: - Represented a secured lender group in its successful credit bid for substantially all assets of Metaldyne, a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered metal components for the global light vehicle market.
Healthcare:
Park Place Christian Community of Elmhurst: - Represent continuing care retirement community in pre-negotiated chapter 11 bankruptcy, which restructured over $150 million in bond debt.
CCRCs
Nursing Home -: Represent numerous owners
operators in federal
state court receiverships.
Real Estate, Construction, Leasing,
Services:
Construction Firm: - Represent shareholder of Midwest-based contractor focused on industrial projects in out-of-court restructuring
workout with senior lender.
Subprime Auto Lender: - Represent subprime auto lender in its out-of-court workout.
TOUSA, Inc.: - Represented publicly traded homebuilder with substantial operations in Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, Texas,
the West, doing business under trade names, including Newmark, Engle Homes,
Trophy Homes, in its out-of-court restructuring
chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
Cambridge Integrated Services Group, Inc.: - Represented assignee in Illinois assignment for the benefit of creditors for national company specializing in risk management, claims services,
specialty loss cost management.
Risk Management Alternatives, Inc.: - Represented leading provider of accounts receivable management services in its chapter 11 cases.
National Equipment Services, Inc.: - Represented national equipment leasing corporation in all aspects of its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
restructuring.
American Business Financial Services, Inc.: - Represented DIP lender to a publicly-traded subprime lender.
Food
Restaurant: Bertucci's: - Represent DIP lender
stalking horse buyer in acquisition of chain of sit-down Italian restaurants.
Central Grocers, Inc. -: Represent wholesale cooperative
its subsidiaries, including Strack
Van Til Super Market, Inc., in their chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
Commercial Lender: - Representing commercial lender in asset based loan to retailer of beer, wines
spirits in connection with ESOP transaction.
Awrey Bakeries: - Represented Awrey Bakeries, one of the largest privately owned bakeries in the U.S. (producing fresh
frozen pastries, breads, cakes, donuts, biscuits,
muffins), in its Article 9 sale as a going concern to Minnie Marie Bakers.
Mother's Cookies: - Represented strategic acquirer in its purchase of Mother's Cookies from Archway through a 363 bankruptcy sale.
Fargo, S.A.: - Represented bondholders in filing of involuntary bankruptcy petition against CompaNia de Alimentos Fargo, S.A., an Argentine producer of packaged baked goods.
Municipalities: City of Detroit: - Representing Syncora Guarantee
Syncora Capital Assurance in connection with its holdings of certificates of participation of the City of Detroit
as insurers of certain swap obligations.
Representative Pro Bono Matters: Represented prisoner in his criminal
sentencing appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Represented political asylum applicant in immigration proceedings.
