Richard’s practice focuses on Restructuring & Insolvency. He regularly advises clients in bankruptcy litigations, transactional and distressed finance matters, and debtor and creditors' rights. Richard has represented debtors, creditors, foreign representatives, agents, and other key stakeholders in numerous bankruptcy proceedings and out of court restructurings.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Represented foreign representatives in connection with a contentious Chapter 15 case to obtain recognition of a litigious Cayman Islands foreign liquidation proceeding.
Represented third-party administrative agent and collateral agent under $1.2 billion TLB facility in connection with the enforcement of secured lenders’ rights.
Represented foreign representatives in a Chapter 15 case to obtain recognition of Singapore restructuring proceeding.
Representative Experience
Represented foreign representatives in connection with a contentious Chapter 15 case to obtain recognition of a litigious Cayman Islands foreign liquidation proceeding.
Represented third-party administrative agent and collateral agent under $1.2 billion TLB facility in connection with the enforcement of secured lenders’ rights.
Represented foreign representatives in a Chapter 15 case to obtain recognition of Singapore restructuring proceeding.
Represented a restaurant chain in a highly contested Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. This engagement involved addressing numerous industry-specific issues, such as negotiating with critical vendors under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and the Packers and Stockyards Act. The representation also required extensive negotiations with landlords regarding restaurant leases, reflecting the complex interplay between franchise operations, supply chain relationships, and real estate in the food and beverage.
Represented a municipal bond insurer in one of the largest municipal bankruptcies in United States history.
Represented an existing equity holder and new money sponsor in a large cross-border Chapter 11 restructuring.
Represented clothing stores in their joint Chapter 11 liquidation proceedings. This engagement included the formation and representation of a litigation trust during post-confirmation activities.
Represented the largest member of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in an amazon aggregator’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Recognitions
Received the New Jersey Law Journal's “Unsung Hero” award at the New Jersey Legal Awards, 2024 (conferred by ALM Media and Law.com). Methodology described at alm.com.*
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Credentials
Education
Education
- St. John's University School of Law, 2012, LL.M., Bankruptcy
- St. John's University School of Law, 2011, J.D.
- Binghamton University, State University of New York, 2008, B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- New York
- New Jersey
- California
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court - Central District of California
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Turnaround Management Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Clerkships
Clerkships
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Central District of California, Honorable Peter H. Carroll