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Chad’s practice focuses on representing regulated financial institutions, private lenders, equity sponsors and corporate borrowers with a wide range of financial transactions, including syndicated credit facilities on both a leveraged and investment-grade basis, cash flow and asset-based financings, mezzanine financings, subordinated debt transactions, first lien/second lien arrangements, acquisition financings, recapitalizations and cross-border facilities, with an emphasis on secured transactions.\n\nChad graduated from Emory University in 1997 with a B.B.A. in Finance and obtained his J.D. from Tulane University Law School in 2006, where he graduated cum laude.  He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and authored “Still Applicable: An Examination of BAPCPA’s Perplexing Response to the Ride-Through Debate”, 16 J. Bankr. L. \u0026amp; Prac. 49 (2007). Chad is also a member of the board of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Business and Finance Section.\nKing \u0026amp; Spalding brings together more than 100 finance lawyers located in offices across the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to represent lenders, investors, funds and borrowers in the full range of secured and unsecured financings. Over the past three years, we closed approximately 600 finance transactions for our clients, amounting to $165 billion in aggregate financing. Partner Individually Ranked in Band 4 for Banking and Finance (Georgia) CHAMBERS USA, 2024 Highly Regarded Practitioner in Banking IFLR 1000 US, 2024 Emory University Emory University School of Law Tulane University Tulane University Law School Georgia Represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and J.P. 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William is active in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s leveraged finance practice. \nWilliam represents financial institutions, lenders and borrowers  in leveraged finance and other secured and unsecured lending transactions. \n  Partner Pomona College  New York University Law School  Georgia New York A financial institution, as administrative agent, in connection with the financing of a portion of the purchase price for a portfolio of cell towers. A financial institution, as administrative agent, in connection with a financing to support the build out of a landfill and certain permitted acquisitions and capital expenditures.","searchable_name":"William C. 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Morgan Asset Management and New York State Teachers Retirement System.{{ FIELD }}Advising various fund sponsors in connection with sponsor-level recapitalizations and strategic investments.{{ FIELD }}John Wilson’s practice focuses on the formation of open- and closed-end private investment funds, separately managed accounts and other investment vehicles. In addition to fund formation, John has significant experience advising funds sponsors and management teams in “sponsor-level” strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, management “lift outs,” strategic investments, recapitalizations and other liquidity planning for sponsors and their owners.\nJohn has represented private equity firms, investment managers and other sponsors of funds and investment vehicles covering numerous sectors and strategies, including buyout, infrastructure, energy and debt.\nHe has particular expertise in real estate funds, having represented real estate managers, public and private REITs, and other operating companies in the formation of open- and closed-end funds for investment in real estate across a wide range of geographies, property types and return profiles. In addition to funds focused on investment in the U.S. and Europe, John has extensive experience in forming funds for investment in Latin America and other emerging markets.\nJohn also counsels private fund sponsors on exemptions and other compliance matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.\nAdmitted only in Georgia. Partner University of Florida Levin College of Law University of Florida Levin College of Law Georgia Represented Clarion Partners, a real estate investment manager with $50 billion of assets under management, in connection with its $750 million strategic partnership with Legg Mason, a global asset management firm with over $670 billion in assets. Clarion Management retained a 17% interest in the ongoing business which operates as the primary independent real estate investment affiliate for Legg Mason. Advised Cortland Partners, LLC, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment, development and management firm, in connection with the formation of an open-end multifamily real estate fund formed to acquire $700 million in seed assets. Advised Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in the formation of a $4.6 billion open-end student housing fund formed to acquire EdR, a NYSE-listed REIT. Advised Cortland Partners, LLC on the $1.2 billion acquisition of Pure Multi-Family REIT LP, a Canadian listed company, and formation of an investment vehicle for the ongoing operating of the business. Advised Asana Partners in the formation of Asana Partners Fund II, an $800 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S. Advised Asana Partners in the formation of Asana Partners Fund I, a $500 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S. Advised Jamestown in the formation of a flagship core, open-end real estate fund, including the acquisition of $1.4 billion in seed assets. Advised Paladin Realty Partners in the formation of a series of Latin America real estate funds with aggregate capital commitments in excess of $1 billion. Advising a fund sponsor in the formation of a build-to-hold open-end fund for investment in multifamily real estate. Advised Berkshire Realty Ventures in the formation of a fund to invest in real estate operating platforms. Advised on the formation of an open-end fund with total subscriptions of $565 million sponsored by a NYSE-traded REIT. Advised Hines International Real Estate Holdings and The First Investor (TFI) in the formation of a Shari'ah-compliant fund for investing in income-producing assets in Brazil. Advised a fund sponsor in establishing a $500 million separate account with a sovereign wealth fund for investment in U.S. real estate. Advised Jamestown in connection with the formation of a Latin America real estate fund. Advised Edens Investment Trust, a privately held REIT, in a $1.47 billion equity recapitalization by Blackstone, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and New York State Teachers Retirement System. Advising various fund sponsors in connection with sponsor-level recapitalizations and strategic investments.","searchable_name":"John D. 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Read more about him,","primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eThad Wilson is the lawyer companies call when the stakes are existential.\u0026nbsp; A nationally recognized bankruptcy litigator and restructuring lawyer, Thad represents financial institutions, corporations, boards of directors, and investors in their most complex\u0026nbsp;and sensitive distress matters--including multibillion-dollar restructurings, high-stakes fraudulent transfer and lender-liability\u0026nbsp;litigation, and bet-the-company insolvency disputes.\u0026nbsp; 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.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the leader of King \u0026amp; Spalding's Bankruptcy Litigation\u0026nbsp;Practice, Thad has been repeatedly recognized as a leading bankruptcy lawyer in \u003cem\u003eChambers USA\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;as a leading bankruptcy lawyer and was named Georgia Bankruptcy Litigation \"Lawyer of the Year\" in both 2023 and 2024 by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eThe Best Lawyers in America.\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Clients describe him as \"strategic,\" \"exceptionally pragmatic,\" and a lawyer who \"makes complex processes feel manageable.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThad'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.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; In addition to his extensive real estate expertise, Thad has deep sector experience across healthcare, technology, energy, cryptocurrency, financial services, and TMT.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThad regularly advises boards of directors, special committees, and officers on liability management transactions, fiduciary duty issues, corporate governance during financial distress, and government investigations.\u0026nbsp; He has represented Fortune 100 companies, global financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and multinational corporates in bet-the-company litigation and restructuring events.\u0026nbsp; Given his experience and knowledge, Thad's work and commentary have been featured in the\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBloomberg News\u003c/em\u003e, and other leading outlets, and he is a frequent lecturer on insolvency-related topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond his practice, Thad is an active leader in the restructuring community--serving as President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association\u0026nbsp;and as a Master of the W. Homer Drake, Jr.\u0026nbsp;Bankruptcy\u0026nbsp;Inn of Court, where he serves as the Social Committee Chair. He is also\u0026nbsp;a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Atlanta Bar Association (Bankruptcy Section), and the State Bar of Georgia (Bankruptcy Section).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply engaged in civil leadership, Thad serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, where he is the Chair of the\u0026nbsp;Finance \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;Audit Committee, and a member of the External Relations Committee. 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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. Del.){{ 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. Del.){{ FIELD }}Company Representations{{ FIELD }}Representing a publicly traded company in connection with evaluating strategic alternatives{{ FIELD }}Representing private-equity-owned manufacturer in connection with evaluating strategic alternatives{{ FIELD }}Representing multiple companies—public and private—in connection with internal corporate reorganizations{{ FIELD }}Represented a publicly traded satellite company in connection with evaluation of strategic alternatives{{ FIELD }}Represented a publicly traded construction company in connection with out-of-court restructuring{{ FIELD }}Represented Pareteum Corporation--a public company--and eight of its domestic and foreign affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and the sale of substantially all of their assets, which sale won the Americas Distressed M\u0026amp;A Deal of the Year for the Middle Market category at the 2022 Global M\u0026amp;A Networks M\u0026amp;A Atlas Awards (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.){{ FIELD }}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.){{ FIELD }}Represented engineering and architecture firm in connection with its out-of-court workout negotiations{{ FIELD }}Represented Stratum Energy, LLC, an exploration and production company, with its out-of-court restructuring{{ FIELD }}Represented large Southeast restaurant chain in connection with its out-of-court workout negotiations{{ FIELD }}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.){{ FIELD }}Represented alternative biofuel company as Chapter 11 debtor in In re KiOR, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.){{ FIELD }}Represented Atherogenics, Inc. in connection with its bankruptcy case (Bankr. N.D. Ga.){{ FIELD }}Director, Officer \u0026amp; Special Board Committee Representations{{ FIELD }}Representing the 2025 Special Investigation Committee of Luminar Technologies, Inc. in connection with an investigation of its current and former directors and officers{{ FIELD }}Representing special committee of publicly traded technology company in connection with evaluation of strategic alternatives{{ FIELD }}Representing former directors and officers asserted by a company that filed for bankruptcy following a de-SPAC{{ FIELD }}Representing two former directors, officers, and co-owners of Mountain Express Oil Company in defense of breach of fiduciary duty, RICO, conspiracy, and fraudulent transfer claims asserted by the Mountain Express Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee{{ FIELD }}Representing former General Counsel of Celsius Networks in connection with pending litigation brought by a bankruptcy trustee and securities plaintiffs{{ FIELD }}Represented the independent directors of a publicly traded telecom company in connection with restructuring efforts{{ FIELD }}Represented the independent directors of Fusion Connect, Inc. in connection with a substantial out-of-court restructuring{{ FIELD }}Represented current and former directors and officers of CBL \u0026amp; Associates Properties Inc. in connection with obtaining broad third-party releases in CBL's bankruptcy case (Bankr. 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. Thaddeus Wilson lawyer Partner Recognized for Bankruptcy Litigation Best Lawyers 2022 Named to 40 Under 40 List ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE, 2021 Leading Bankruptcy Lawyer Chambers USA, 2021 Furman University  University of Iowa The University of Iowa College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia American Bar Association American Bankruptcy Institute Atlanta Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section State Bar of Georgia, Bankruptcy Section Turnaround Management Association, Atlanta Chapter President Structured Finance Network W. Homer Drake, Jr. Georgia Bankruptcy American Inn of Court Insolvency-Related \u0026amp; Lender Liability Litigation Representing an international bank in connection with alleged fraudulent transfer claims in connection with the Bernard Madoff SIPA proceedings (S.D.N.Y.) Representing founder and former Chairman and CEO of medical device company in lender liability litigation he brought against the company’s lenders and their appointed directors Representing a major national bank in connection with a receivership and guaranty collection lawsuit related to a loan on a commercial office building in Washington, D.C. Representing packaging manufacturer in connection with breach of contract and collection litigation involving damages under Section 2-708 of the Uniform Commercial Code (N.D. Ga. \u0026amp; 11th Cir.) 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.) Company Representations Representing a publicly traded company in connection with evaluating strategic alternatives Representing private-equity-owned manufacturer in connection with evaluating strategic alternatives Representing multiple companies—public and private—in connection with internal corporate reorganizations Represented a publicly traded satellite company in connection with evaluation of strategic alternatives Represented a publicly traded construction company in connection with out-of-court restructuring Represented Pareteum Corporation--a public company--and eight of its domestic and foreign affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and the sale of substantially all of their assets, which sale won the Americas Distressed M\u0026amp;A Deal of the Year for the Middle Market category at the 2022 Global M\u0026amp;A Networks M\u0026amp;A Atlas Awards (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) 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.) Director, Officer \u0026amp; Special Board Committee Representations Representing the 2025 Special Investigation Committee of Luminar Technologies, Inc. in connection with an investigation of its current and former directors and officers Representing special committee of publicly traded technology company in connection with evaluation of strategic alternatives Representing former directors and officers asserted by a company that filed for bankruptcy following a de-SPAC Representing two former directors, officers, and co-owners of Mountain Express Oil Company in defense of breach of fiduciary duty, RICO, conspiracy, and fraudulent transfer claims asserted by the Mountain Express Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee Representing former General Counsel of Celsius Networks in connection with pending litigation brought by a bankruptcy trustee and securities plaintiffs Represented the independent directors of a publicly traded telecom company in connection with restructuring efforts Represented the independent directors of Fusion Connect, Inc. in connection with a substantial out-of-court restructuring Represented current and former directors and officers of CBL \u0026amp; Associates Properties Inc. in connection with obtaining broad third-party releases in CBL's bankruptcy case (Bankr. 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.) Represented Southeastern Grocers, Inc. in acquisitions and sales of more than 60 grocery stores Compliance \u0026amp; Government Investigations Represented DeFi cryptocurrency firm in connection with its assessment of default-related issues Represented top 5 largest single-family homeowner in connection with its efforts to revamp its internal compliance program, including bankruptcy-related compliance matters Represented a major mortgage originator and servicers in defense of foreclosure-related litigation, bankruptcy-related government investigations, and revamping related internal compliance programs","searchable_name":"Thaddeus D. 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