About ADG Bankruptcy

In the complex and highly regulated Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services (“ADG”) industry, the stakes are particularly high when it comes to bankruptcy and restructuring. The intricate nature of government contracts, compliance requirements, and stakeholder interests make these processes uniquely challenging.

Our team of bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys is adept at navigating the complexities specific to the ADG industry. Leveraging our firm’s interdisciplinary structure, we offer comprehensive counsel in bankruptcy, reorganization, and workout matters, including related litigation and credit and business transactions. Our experience spans various industries, but it is particularly tailored to the specific needs of the ADG industry, including compliance with federal regulations and the handling of sensitive or classified information.

How We Can Help

Our services in the ADG-focused bankruptcy and restructuring arena include:

  • Group creditor representations, including creditors’ committees, unsecured creditors, and other stakeholders familiar with ADG complexities
  • Debtors in restructuring, with a focus on Chapter 11 workouts and out-of-court restructuring, particularly concerning government contracts and compliance
  • Investors and private equity firms specializing in the ADG industry
  • International insolvency issues relevant to ADG companies
  • Distressed M&A and reorganization within the context of ADG regulations and contracts
  • Asset purchasers from Chapter 11 or 7, with an understanding of ADG-specific assets and liabilities
  • Credit management tailored to the needs and complexities of the ADG industry

What Sets Us Apart

Our practice has been recognized as a leader in the field, with specific experience in handling high-stakes, complex cases in the ADG industry. Our team includes attorneys who are fellows of the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy and who have been recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers USA for their experience. We also have a strong national footprint, particularly in New York, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and are known for our substantial experience in Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Experience

  • Co-counsel to debtor, Alaska’s largest regional air carrier, with respect to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Wilmington, DE).
  • Counsel to pre-petition secured lender and DIP lender in chapter 11 case of regional airline company in Puerto Rico (Wilmington, DE, and San Juan, Puerto Rico).
  • Large distributor of new and refurbished aircrafts parts, as counsel to the agent for a group of lenders with an aggregate exposure of $186 million revolving line of credit and special purpose term loan as part of the loan restructuring.
  • Aviation manufacturing company, counsel to the lender in bankruptcy related litigation involving the borrower, an aviation parts manufacturer.
  • A global IT products and network solutions company, counsel to lender and agent for a six-member bank group in the restructuring and workout of a $170 million credit facility and providing additional $10 million revolving credit facility for a provider of IT and technical solutions to various government agencies.
  • Co-counsel to ad hoc committee of tort claimants representing in excess of one billion dollars in claims in respect of reorganization of run of river hydroelectric energy project in Chile (Wilmington, DE).
  • Counsel to a member of creditors’ committee in the Chapter 11 case of a merchant power company with an 18-facility generation portfolio based in The Woodlands, Texas (Houston, TX).
  • Counsel to a hedge counterparty to the oldest and largest electricity transmission cooperative in Texas in connection with a hedging transaction caught up in the cooperative’s chapter 11 (Houston, TX).
  • Counsel to successful purchaser of industrial tank production firm in its Chapter 11 case for $93 million (Wilmington, DE).

Key Contacts

Michael B. Schaedle

Michael B. Schaedle

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5762
John A. Adkins

John A. Adkins

Partner

Houston, TX+1.713.632.8656
Samir Ahuja

Samir Ahuja

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5395
Stephen H. Alpert

Stephen H. Alpert

Of Counsel

New York, NY+1.212.885.5168
Kevin J. Baum

Kevin J. Baum

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5612
Karin H. Berg

Karin H. Berg

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2513
Dalila J. Berry

Dalila J. Berry

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5567
Paul B. Bran

Paul B. Bran

Of Counsel

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.3144
Cheryl S. Chang

Cheryl S. Chang

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3472
Ryan C. Craig

Ryan C. Craig

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2695
Joseph P. Crane

Joseph P. Crane

Associate

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5742
Nicoline Cu

Nicoline Cu

Associate

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3823
Brendan D. Delany

Brendan D. Delany

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2276
Harris J. Diamond

Harris J. Diamond

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5383
John Paul G. Dominguez

John Paul G. Dominguez

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5426
Jason R. Eig

Jason R. Eig

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.5008
Emanuel Faust

Emanuel Faust

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.3127
Dylan H. Franklin

Dylan H. Franklin

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5316
Sarah H. Frazier

Sarah H. Frazier

Partner

Houston, TX+1.713.632.8691
Jason A. Frye

Jason A. Frye

Of Counsel

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2594
Michael C. Graziano

Michael C. Graziano

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5387
Deborah Greenspan

Deborah Greenspan

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.3100
Narbeh Grigorian

Narbeh Grigorian

Associate

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.285.2963
Erin O’Brien Harkiewicz

Erin O’Brien Harkiewicz

Of Counsel

New York, NY+1.212.885.5228
Ira L. Herman

Ira L. Herman

Senior Counsel

New York, NY+1.212.885.5052
Shadi Enos Jahangir

Shadi Enos Jahangir

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3459
Matthew E. Kaslow

Matthew E. Kaslow

Associate

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5455
Regina Stango Kelbon

Regina Stango Kelbon

Business Department Co-Chair

James D. Kelly

James D. Kelly

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.3179
John D. Kimball

John D. Kimball

Senior Counsel

Michael J. Loesberg

Michael J. Loesberg

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5248
John W. Louros

John W. Louros

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5162
John E. Lucian

John E. Lucian

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5442
Danielle I. Mabe

Danielle I. Mabe

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5471
Dana L. Mallon

Dana L. Mallon

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5171
John W. Masland

John W. Masland

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3421
Jessica A. McElroy

Jessica A. McElroy

Of Counsel

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3419
Jill R. Mindlin

Jill R. Mindlin

Of Counsel

New York, NY+1.212.885.5157
Kenneth R. Morrow

Kenneth R. Morrow

Senior Counsel

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.4766
Cassandra G. Mott

Cassandra G. Mott

Partner

Houston, TX+1.713.632.8693
Hagop P. Nazarian

Hagop P. Nazarian

Associate

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3822
Kevin M. O’Malley

Kevin M. O’Malley

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3482
Emily Osofsky

Emily Osofsky

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5183
Kenneth J. Ottaviano

Kenneth J. Ottaviano

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2511
Cameron P. Purcell

Cameron P. Purcell

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5224
Mark I. Rabinowitz

Mark I. Rabinowitz

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5629
James S. Ross

James S. Ross

Of Counsel

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5681
Malcolm I. Ross

Malcolm I. Ross

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5141
Adam R. Sansweet

Adam R. Sansweet

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5667
Heather Sonnenberg

Heather Sonnenberg

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5701
Stanley B. Tarr

Stanley B. Tarr

Partner

Wilmington, DE+1.302.425.6479
Lawrence R. Thomas III

Lawrence R. Thomas III

Associate

Wilmington, DE+1.302.425.6439
Paige Barr Tinkham

Paige Barr Tinkham

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2514
Shlomo Troodler

Shlomo Troodler

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5338
Gregory F. Vizza

Gregory F. Vizza

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5702
Joseph M. Welch

Joseph M. Welch

Partner

Orange County, CA+1.949.812.6019
Andrew J. White

Andrew J. White

Associate

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2557
Bradley E. Wolf

Bradley E. Wolf

Of Counsel

Orange County, CA+1.949.812.6016
Evan Jason Zucker

Evan Jason Zucker

Of Counsel

New York, NY+1.212.885.5207
Jillian R. Zvolensky

Jillian R. Zvolensky

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5423