Trial counsel to Windstream Holdings, Inc., and its debtor subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 restructuring and in related litigation proceedings, including in an adversary dispute involving the breach of a master lease agreement. In 2020, obtained settlement worth over $2.1 billion related to that dispute and preserved that settlement at trial over objection. Following the settlement, Windstream's plan of reorganization was confirmed and the company emerged from Chapter 11. Windstream is a leading provider of advanced network communications, technology, broadband, entertainment and security solutions to consumers and small businesses in 18 states.
Trial counsel to Covia Holdings Corporation and certain of its affiliates in connection with contested matters relating to Covia’s Chapter 11 plan in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Covia provides diversified mineral-based and material solutions for global energy and industrial markets.
Litigation counsel to Lakeland Tours, LLP d/b/a WorldStrides (“WorldStrides”) and certain of its affiliates in their prepackaged Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. WorldStrides is a provider of educational travel experiences both domestically and abroad and filed for Chapter 11 to restructure more than $768 million of funded indebtedness after the worldwide shutdown of travel due to COVID-19 negatively impacted their businesses during their peak tour operating season.
Litigation counsel to Intelsat S.A. and certain of its affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Intelsat had approximately $14.7 billion in funded debt as of its Chapter 11 filing and operates the world’s largest satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure, and provides diversified communication services to many of the world’s leading media companies, telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, and the United States government and military.
Litigation counsel to Katerra Inc. and its subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas and in connected with contested matters. Katerra is an innovative and eco-conscious construction company with facilities across the globe that develops, manufactures, and markets products and services in the commercial and residential construction spaces. Katerra commenced its chapter 11 cases with the goal of facilitating a marketing and sale process for its assets to maximize value and creditor recoveries.
Litigation counsel to affiliate of GenOn Energy, Inc. in connection with a financing dispute, obtaining a win on a motion for summary judgment on all claims.
Litigation counsel to PES Holdings, LLC in a $1.25 billion insurance dispute following a catastrophic explosion at PES’ Girard Point refining complex that resulted in a permanent shutdown of PES’s refining operations.
