Squire Patton Boggs
Client SatisfactionSquire Patton Boggs‘ restructuring and insolvency group provides an integrated approach to municipal restructuring matters, combining the team’s expertise in public finance, policy and governmental affairs in connection with out-of-court restructurings. Situated in San Francisco, Karol Denniston is experienced in representing debtors, creditors, bondholders and other parties in litigated bankruptcy cases and out-of-court transactions, as well as working with stressed and distressed governmental entities having represented cities and special districts. Cincinnati and New York-based Stephen Lerner handles cross-border Chapter 15 proceedings and Chapter 9 municipal restructurings, while Miami-based Pedro Hernandez specializes in representing a variety of clients in public finance matters including the State of Florida and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Cleveland-situated Maura McIntyre is noted for her focus on workout proceedings on behalf of financially distressed municipal entities and their creditors.
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Key clients
- California Municipal Authority
- Keck Graduate Institute
- Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
- U.S. Bank, National Association
- U.S. Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
- Western Alliance Public Finance
Work highlights
- Representing U.S. Bank, National Association, as Indenture Trustee in connection with $15,640,000 Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Revenue Bonds.
- Representing Bank of Nevada and Western Alliance Bank as Indenture Trustee and sole bondholder of approximately $8 million in outstanding principal bonds issued to finance Basic Water Company.
- Representing U.S. Bank, National Association, as Indenture Trustee in connection with $12,570,000 in bonds issued by San Benito Healthcare District.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karol Denniston, Stephen Lerner