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S.D.N.Y.){{ FIELD }}Represented Chinese bankruptcy administrator in first-of-its-kind litigation in the United States against the debtor’s former parent company and officers and directors and obtained $15 million jury verdict and judgment (N.D. Ga.){{ FIELD }}Represented ORIX USA, L.P. and its affiliates in connection with alleged lender liability claims asserted by four borrowers and owners of multi-family properties (Ga. 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S.D.N.Y.){{ FIELD }}Represented Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited in its defense and settlement of alleged fraudulent conveyance litigation, with alleged damages exceeding $1 billion, brought by the Chapter 11 debtor in In re The Flintkote Company (Bankr. Del.){{ FIELD }}Represented Prestige Communications of NC, Inc. and its affiliates in their successful, complete defense of litigation involving $800 million fraudulent conveyance claim brought by the liquidating trustee in In re Adelphia Communications Corp. (S.D.N.Y.){{ FIELD }}Represented a multi-national electronics manufacturer in its defense of multi-million-dollar preference actions brought by the debtors in In re Circuit City Stores, Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Va.), In re Ultimate Acquisition Partners, LP (Bankr. D. Del.), and In re Tweeter Opco, LLC (Bankr. D. 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S.D. Tex.){{ FIELD }}Represented current and former directors and officers of American Addiction Centers, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.){{ FIELD }}Represented former directors and officers of Quorum Health Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.), Adeptus Health (Bankr. N.D. Tex.), Implant Sciences Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.), iPractice, Inc. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.){{ FIELD }}Creditor Representations{{ FIELD }}Representing national bank in connection with numerous real estate-related loans{{ FIELD }}Represented PNC Bank, N.A. in connection with the bankruptcy cases of Akumin, Inc. and its affiliates (S.D. Tex.){{ FIELD }}Represented countless secured creditors and mezzanine lenders in connection with exercising their rights and remedies under billions of dollars of loans in connection with equity pledges, real property mortgages, and liens on personal property{{ FIELD }}Represented margin loan lender in connection with restructuring of a $100+ million loan where lender was repaid in full{{ FIELD }}Represented Deutsche Bank in connection with its role as collateral agent for in excess of $4 billion in priority guaranty notes in In re iHeartMedia (Bankr. S.D. Tex.){{ FIELD }}Represented major credit card processor in numerous Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the United States{{ FIELD }}Represented Carter’s, Inc., the largest non-toy supplier in In re Toys R’ Us (Bankr. E.D. Va.){{ FIELD }}Represented The Coca-Cola Company in connection with the Perkins \u0026amp; Marie Callender’s bankruptcy case (Bankr. D. Del.){{ FIELD }}Represented Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and its affiliates to protect their interests in dozens of bankruptcy cases, including In re ERG Intermediate Holdings, LLC (Bankr. N.D. Tex.){{ FIELD }}Represented Goldman Sachs Realty Management lender in Chapter 11 single-asset real-estate bankruptcy case involving $40 million in notes secured by office park development in In re Lichtin/Wade, LLC (Bankr. E.D.N.C.){{ FIELD }}Represented landlords and tenants in numerous bankruptcy cases and out-of-court distressed lease and guaranty renegotiations{{ FIELD }}Distressed Acquisitions{{ FIELD }}Represented numerous real estate investors in their purchase and sale of distress real estate properties and distressed debt{{ FIELD }}Represented entertainment producer in connection with its acquisition of The Walking Dead video game franchise and related assets out of an assignment for the benefit of creditors{{ FIELD }}Represented Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. in its $135 million acquisition through 363 sales process of Allied Systems Holdings, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.) – Large Company Turnaround of the Year in 2013-2014 for the Southeast Region of the Turnaround Management Association{{ FIELD }}Represented Arris Real Estate Partners in connection with its acquisition of student housing complex in San Antonio, Texas (Bankr. W.D. Tex.){{ FIELD }}Represented the debtor in a multi-million-dollar 363 sale of assets in the Chapter 11 case of In re Propex, Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.){{ FIELD }}Represented Southeastern Grocers, Inc. in acquisitions and sales of more than 60 grocery stores{{ FIELD }}Compliance \u0026amp; Government Investigations{{ FIELD }}Represented DeFi cryptocurrency firm in connection with its assessment of default-related issues{{ FIELD }}Represented top 5 largest single-family homeowner in connection with its efforts to revamp its internal compliance program, including bankruptcy-related compliance matters{{ FIELD }}Represented a major mortgage originator and servicers in defense of foreclosure-related litigation, bankruptcy-related government investigations, and revamping related internal compliance programs{{ FIELD }}Thad Wilson is the lawyer companies call when the stakes are existential.  A nationally recognized bankruptcy litigator and restructuring lawyer, Thad represents financial institutions, corporations, boards of directors, and investors in their most complex and sensitive distress matters--including multibillion-dollar restructurings, high-stakes fraudulent transfer and lender-liability litigation, and bet-the-company insolvency disputes.  Known for his strategic clarity, steady leadership, and ability to navigate multifront litigation with precision, Thad is a trusted advisor to clients facing their most challenging financial, operational, and governance crises.\nAs the leader of King \u0026amp; Spalding's Bankruptcy Litigation Practice, Thad has been repeatedly recognized as a leading bankruptcy lawyer in Chambers USA as a leading bankruptcy lawyer and was named Georgia Bankruptcy Litigation \"Lawyer of the Year\" in both 2023 and 2024 by The Best Lawyers in America. Clients describe him as \"strategic,\" \"exceptionally pragmatic,\" and a lawyer who \"makes complex processes feel manageable.\"\nThad's practice spans the full spectrum of insolvency litigation and distressed situations: Chapter 11 cases, lender liability litigation, fraudulent transfer actions, Ponzi schemes, fiduciary duty disputes, out-of-court restructurings, distressed real estate, and cross-border insolvency matters.  In the past two years, Thad has advised clients on restructurings, litigation, receiverships, and foreclosures on more than 100 matters involving more than $7 billion in distressed real estate.  In addition to his extensive real estate expertise, Thad has deep sector experience across healthcare, technology, energy, cryptocurrency, financial services, and TMT.\nThad regularly advises boards of directors, special committees, and officers on liability management transactions, fiduciary duty issues, corporate governance during financial distress, and government investigations.  He has represented Fortune 100 companies, global financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and multinational corporates in bet-the-company litigation and restructuring events.  Given his experience and knowledge, Thad's work and commentary have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg News, and other leading outlets, and he is a frequent lecturer on insolvency-related topics.\nBeyond his practice, Thad is an active leader in the restructuring community--serving as President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association and as a Master of the W. Homer Drake, Jr. Bankruptcy Inn of Court, where he serves as the Social Committee Chair. He is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Atlanta Bar Association (Bankruptcy Section), and the State Bar of Georgia (Bankruptcy Section).\nDeeply engaged in civil leadership, Thad serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, where he is the Chair of the Finance \u0026amp; Audit Committee, and a member of the External Relations Committee. He is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta (Class of 2024) and was named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's \"40 Under 40\" list in 2021, along with a U.S. Senator and a former Major League Baseball MVP.\nA native of Holland, Michigan, Thad received his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law, with distinction.  While in law school, Thad served as the Executive Editor of the Iowa Law Review. Thad received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, magna cum laude, from Furman University. 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Representing a secured lender in lender liability litigation brought by indirect investors in a multi-family development in Chicago, Illinois Representing numerous lenders, borrowers, and guarantors in connection with distressed real estate litigation in federal and state courts around the country Represented a Fortune 100 Company in defeating alleged fraudulent transfer claims brought to enjoin the spinoff of a multi-billion-dollar-revenue division and prohibit the payment of dividends (N.D. Fla.) Represented Citibank and its affiliates in their successful defense of alleged fraudulent transfer, improper liquidation, and contract claims brought by Chapter 11 trustee in the Thornburg Mortgage bankruptcy case (Bankr. D. Md.) Represented major international financial institution in connection with litigation brought by foreign representative in the Oro Negro Chapter 15 bankruptcy case (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Represented Chinese bankruptcy administrator in first-of-its-kind litigation in the United States against the debtor’s former parent company and officers and directors and obtained $15 million jury verdict and judgment (N.D. Ga.) Represented ORIX USA, L.P. and its affiliates in connection with alleged lender liability claims asserted by four borrowers and owners of multi-family properties (Ga. State-Wide Business Court) Represented Sculptor Capital in connection with bankruptcy plan-related discovery efforts in connection with the Puerto Rico bankruptcy case Represented guarantors of office tower financing facility in successful defense of claims asserted by mezzanine lender (S.D.N.Y.) Represented Triangle Capital Corporation in defeating lender liability claims asserted by second-lien lenders in connection with the bankruptcy case of CRS Reprocessing, LLC (S.D.N.Y.) Represented SunTrust Bank, as former second lien collateral agent and letter of credit lender, to protect its rights and defeat threatened litigation in the La Paloma Generating Company bankruptcy case (Bankr. Del.) Represented Citibank in defense of the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee’s motion to obtain standing in the Sabine Oil \u0026amp; Gas bankruptcy case (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Represented Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited in its defense and settlement of alleged fraudulent conveyance litigation, with alleged damages exceeding $1 billion, brought by the Chapter 11 debtor in In re The Flintkote Company (Bankr. Del.) Represented Prestige Communications of NC, Inc. and its affiliates in their successful, complete defense of litigation involving $800 million fraudulent conveyance claim brought by the liquidating trustee in In re Adelphia Communications Corp. (S.D.N.Y.) Represented a multi-national electronics manufacturer in its defense of multi-million-dollar preference actions brought by the debtors in In re Circuit City Stores, Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Va.), In re Ultimate Acquisition Partners, LP (Bankr. D. Del.), and In re Tweeter Opco, LLC (Bankr. D. Del.) Represented a multi-national electronics manufacturer in its defense of multi-million-dollar preference actions brought by the debtors in In re Circuit City Stores, Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Va.), In re Ultimate Acquisition Partners, LP (Bankr. D. Del.), and In re Tweeter Opco, LLC (Bankr. D. Del.) 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Represented Global Brokerage, Inc. in connection with its prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy case (one of 2017’s largest bankruptcies) and a subsequent out-of-court restructuring (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Represented engineering and architecture firm in connection with its out-of-court workout negotiations Represented Stratum Energy, LLC, an exploration and production company, with its out-of-court restructuring Represented large Southeast restaurant chain in connection with its out-of-court workout negotiations Represented one of the first natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities in the Western Hemisphere in In re Juniper GTL LLC, which was named TMA Small Company Transaction of the year for 2016 (Bankr. S.D. Tex.) Represented alternative biofuel company as Chapter 11 debtor in In re KiOR, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.) Represented Atherogenics, Inc. in connection with its bankruptcy case (Bankr. N.D. Ga.) 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S.D. Tex.) Represented current and former directors and officers of American Addiction Centers, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.) Represented former directors and officers of Quorum Health Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.), Adeptus Health (Bankr. N.D. Tex.), Implant Sciences Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.), iPractice, Inc. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.) Creditor Representations Representing national bank in connection with numerous real estate-related loans Represented PNC Bank, N.A. in connection with the bankruptcy cases of Akumin, Inc. and its affiliates (S.D. Tex.) Represented countless secured creditors and mezzanine lenders in connection with exercising their rights and remedies under billions of dollars of loans in connection with equity pledges, real property mortgages, and liens on personal property Represented margin loan lender in connection with restructuring of a $100+ million loan where lender was repaid in full Represented Deutsche Bank in connection with its role as collateral agent for in excess of $4 billion in priority guaranty notes in In re iHeartMedia (Bankr. S.D. Tex.) Represented major credit card processor in numerous Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the United States Represented Carter’s, Inc., the largest non-toy supplier in In re Toys R’ Us (Bankr. E.D. Va.) Represented The Coca-Cola Company in connection with the Perkins \u0026amp; Marie Callender’s bankruptcy case (Bankr. D. Del.) Represented Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and its affiliates to protect their interests in dozens of bankruptcy cases, including In re ERG Intermediate Holdings, LLC (Bankr. N.D. Tex.) Represented Goldman Sachs Realty Management lender in Chapter 11 single-asset real-estate bankruptcy case involving $40 million in notes secured by office park development in In re Lichtin/Wade, LLC (Bankr. E.D.N.C.) Represented landlords and tenants in numerous bankruptcy cases and out-of-court distressed lease and guaranty renegotiations Distressed Acquisitions Represented numerous real estate investors in their purchase and sale of distress real estate properties and distressed debt Represented entertainment producer in connection with its acquisition of The Walking Dead video game franchise and related assets out of an assignment for the benefit of creditors Represented Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. in its $135 million acquisition through 363 sales process of Allied Systems Holdings, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.) – Large Company Turnaround of the Year in 2013-2014 for the Southeast Region of the Turnaround Management Association Represented Arris Real Estate Partners in connection with its acquisition of student housing complex in San Antonio, Texas (Bankr. W.D. Tex.) Represented the debtor in a multi-million-dollar 363 sale of assets in the Chapter 11 case of In re Propex, Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.) 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