At Bast Amron, we effectively guide our clients through the unique procedures and risks associated with insolvency and bankruptcy transactions. Our attorneys have vast experience in all aspects and types of bankruptcy transactions, including:

  • debtor-in-possession financing
  • purchase and sale of distressed debt
  • purchase and sale of equity
  • purchase and sale of distressed assets
  • debt restructurings and workouts
  • stalking horse bids
  • section 363 bankruptcy sales

Our attorneys have represented virtually every type of client in insolvency transactions, such as debtors, lenders, trustees, creditor committees, special interest committees, receivers, asset purchasers, investors, buyers, and sellers of both distressed debt and distressed assets. Our clients include large corporations, middle-market, and small businesses, and individuals. We also have experience in virtually every procedural posture for the deals, including assignments for the benefit of creditors, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy sales, UCC asset sales, foreclosures, and other distressed transactions. At Bast Amron, we understand that insolvency transactions require planning, strategy, and due diligence, often with significant time constraints. Our goal is always to provide the highest level of service and guidance to help our clients maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks associated with distressed business transactions.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Legal opinions regarding bankruptcy and insolvency issues, including:

  • Substantive consolidation Apartment complex owner in refinancing of secured debt Majority equity interest holder of an online auction company in negotiations related to potential sale of equity
  • Restructuring of debt and ultimate structured dismissal of chapter 11 Secured creditors in sale of the Versace mansion in Miami Beach
  • Assignee in sale of assets of mirror and glass company in an assignment for benefit of creditors case Private equity fund in $162 million acquisition of automotive accessories manufacturer from Chapter 11 in Delaware
  • Stalking horse purchaser of curtain manufacturer with exclusive contracts with JC Penney out of Chapter 11
  • Palm Beach Pops in the acquisition of the library and member list from Boca Pops in Chapter 7 Corporate purchaser of intellectual property of Tasco Worldwide Inc. Cable television channel in connection with the purchase of cable decoders from Chapter 11