Katten’s restructuring practice is best known for its independent director and special committee work across high-profile Chapter 11 cases in retail, healthcare, energy and cryptocurrency. New York-based Steven Reisman advises debtors, independent directors, indenture trustees and creditors across Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. Cindi Giglio in New York represents independent directors and special committees in complex Chapter 11 cases, advising on fiduciary duties and conducting investigations. Chicago-based Peter Knight advises senior secured agents and lenders in middle-market workouts and Chapter 11 proceedings. Dallas-based Michaela Crocker advises debtors, secured lenders and trustees across plan negotiations, DIP financings and Section 363 sales.
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Key clients
- Aurify Investment Partners LP
- Bank of the West
- Beta Sec Designated Activity Company / MetLife Investment Management / Pathway Capital Management, LP
- Bitvavo B.V.
- BMO Bank, N.A.
- Brewster Heights Packing & Orchards, LP
- Catterton Management Company, L.L.C.
- CIBC Bank USA
- City National Bank
- Claire’s Holdings LLC at the sole direction of David Barse and William Transier, in their capacity as Independent Managers
- Clearlake Capital L.P.
- Directors and Officers of Big Lots, Inc.
Work highlights
Leading the representation of the Independent Managers of Claire’s Holdings LLC in the chapter 11 cases of Claire’s and its subsidiaries.
Leading the representation of the disinterested directors of Ascend Performance Materials Holdings Inc.
Serving as conflicts counsel to the HospitalCo Debtors in the Prospect Medical chapter 11 cases
Practice head
Steven Reisman; Cindi Giglio; Peter Knight
Other key lawyers
Michaela Crocker