Winthrop Couchot Golubow Hollander

Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP is a distinguished boutique insolvency and bankruptcy law firm with a focused expertise in complex corporate bankruptcy and insolvency matters. With a commendable record of representing debtors and other parties, we pride ourselves on our ability to resolve intricate legal problems with creative and proactive strategies. Our esteemed team of lawyers has earned recognition and respect from peers and judges alike, resulting in efficient and exceptional outcomes for our clients. Our firm's integrity, creativity, and sophistication are unmatched, as evinced by our multi-disciplinary experience spanning several decades of successful representation for a diverse range of clients. At Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP, we serve:

• Publicly and privately held corporate debtors
• High-net-worth individual debtors
• Non-institutional creditors
• Creditor committees
• Asset purchasers
• Insolvency fiduciaries, including Assignees, Receivers, and Trustees

Practice Areas

Navigating financially troubled waters demands more than technical proficiency; it is an art we have mastered through years of experience. Our firm offers comprehensive services in the following areas:

Chapter 11 - Reorganization & Liquidation

WGH's expertise extends to guiding businesses through the process of reorganization or liquidation under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Our attorneys assist in restructuring debt, resuming the flow of commerce, and preserving assets through formal proceedings in Bankruptcy Court or out-of-court workouts. Our seasoned lawyers are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of bankruptcy and its impact on various stakeholders, ensuring the best possible outcome for our clients.

Out-of-Court Workouts

In addition to Chapter 11 proceedings, our extensive experience allows us to negotiate and structure workouts outside of Bankruptcy Court. Our objective is to save financially distressed companies by optimizing operational efficiencies, reducing liabilities, and formulating alternative repayment plans for a smooth rebound.

Distressed Acquisitions and Investment

WGH's legal expertise extends to facilitating strategic acquisitions of and investing in distressed companies. We work closely with equity sponsors, hedge funds, and private investors in equity purchases, as well as in designing complex debt financing transactions to maximize returns and minimize risks.

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors

Our firm's attorneys have considerable experience in Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs), an alternative to bankruptcy as a cost-effective means of liquidation. Our team will facilitate the orderly sale and distribution of assets while minimizing the impact to the enterprise's value.

Receiverships

Our seasoned WGH lawyers have represented a wide range of clients in receiverships, an effective alternative to bankruptcy for both creditors and debtors. In these cases, we provide diligent representation by evaluating the solvency of the entity, structuring a sensible plan for reorganization, and swiftly executing asset sales.

Bankruptcy & Related Commercial Litigation

The process of addressing the financial distress of a company frequently involves disputes. Our firm's litigators are proficient in handling adversary proceedings and vigorously defending our clients' interests. Our expertise in bankruptcy and insolvency enables us to deliver prudent strategy selection and favorable resolutions.

UCC Article 9 Foreclosure Sales

As experts in creditors' rights, our firm handles a wide range of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) foreclosure sales. We combine our knowledge of secured transactions with our vast insolvency experience to ensure a seamless process and value-preserving outcome.

Our Team

Our senior-level insolvency attorneys bring extensive experience to navigating the complexities of bankruptcy and insolvency law. WGH's legal expertise is further enhanced by its attorneys' extensive business experience, allowing us to deliver innovative and customized solutions to our clients' unique challenges. Our reputation and accomplishments illustrate our team's commitment to achieving the best possible resolutions through integrity, creativity, and sophistication.