David P. Simonds

Representing the Creditors' Committee of Speedcast, a global satellite service provider with a network of more than 80 satellites and local support in more than 40 countries, in its Chapter 11 filing.

Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Wave Computing Inc., a Silicon Valley processor tech company founded by prominent tech investor Dado Banatao, in Wave's Chapter 11 case.

Represented an ad hoc group of secured noteholders of a Chilean transportation/bus company in connection with its prepackaged Chapter 11 case in the United States.*

Represented a holder of a majority in principal amount of notes issued by mortgage origination company Stearns Holdings in connection with its Chapter 11 case.

Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Washington Mutual Inc., a bank holding company in largest U.S. commercial bank failure.*

Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Delta Air Lines.*

Advised an ad hoc group of noteholders of oil and gas producer Atlas Resource Partners in connection with its restructuring, effected through a prepackaged Chapter 11 case.*

Represented a global asset manager as term lender in restructuring a specialty agriculture company in its restructuring, leading the client through acquisition of majority ownership in the company.*

Lead U.S. counsel representing a global asset manager’s rights as noteholder of a Canadian lumber products company in proceedings under the Canadian Business Corporations Act (CBCA).*

Represented an ad hoc group in the acquisition of ownership of a U.S. and Canadian thrift retailer through a debt-for-equity exchange and new money investment.*

Represented a group of noteholders and investors in a Mexican homebuilder that restructured US$2bn in debt and other claims.*

Represented an ad hoc group of noteholders in the restructuring of a Mexican homebuilder through a Concurso Mercantil.

Represented Creditors Committee in Chapter 11 cases of land developer Bruce Elieff and six entities, successfully subordinating claim of senior secured creditor under Bankruptcy Code § 510(b).