04/05/2010
Cooley Expands its National Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice
San Francisco, Calif. – April 5, 2010 – Cooley Godward Kronish LLP announced today that Keith A. McDaniels, formerly a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, has joined the firm as a partner in its Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice. He will be resident in San Francisco.
"Keith is a great fit for Cooley. With key representations in the automotive, finance, telecommunications, technology, pharmaceutical and consumer products industries, he will further diversify our sector expertise in the bankruptcy practice," said Lawrence Gottlieb, head of Cooley's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
McDaniels' practice focuses on the representation of creditors' committees and debtors in complex bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. He also advises and represents creditors, lenders and acquirers of assets in matters dealing with distressed and insolvent companies. He has advised in high-profile bankruptcy matters including Global Safety Textiles Holdings, LLC, Silicon Graphics, Inc. and Renaissance Custom Homes.
"Cooley's bankruptcy and restructuring group consistently ranks among the top practices in active bankruptcy cases, and has played a significant part in some of the largest bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring cases in the United States," said McDaniels. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for the team and look forward to playing an integral role in its continued expansion."
The notable bankruptcies in which Cooley has played a key role include Enron, Pacific Ethanol, Inc., Adelphia, Eddie Bauer, Bayonne Hospital, Above-Net, Montgomery Ward, Federated Department Stores, Athlete's Foot, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, United Airlines, Johns Manville and Thrifty Drugs.
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