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Adam C. Harris is a partner in the New York office and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. His practice includes corporate restructurings, workouts and creditors' rights litigation, with a particular focus on the representation of investment funds and financial institutions in distressed situations, including both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, and distressed acquisitions by third-party investors or exiting creditors through "credit bid" or similar strategies. In addition to representing creditors and acquirers in distressed situations, Adam has represented Chapter 11 debtors, as well as portfolio companies in out-of-court exchange offers, debt repurchases and other capital restructurings.
Adam, who is recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and The K&A Restructuring Register, received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University School of Law, in 1986, and his B.A. from Emory University in 1982.
Selected Representations
The agent and term lenders in connection with the Chapter 11 cases (and simultaneous proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in Canada) of Pope Talbot Inc. and its affiliates.
The agent and term lenders in connection with the Chapter 11 cases (and simultaneous proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in Canada) of AbitibiBowater Inc. and its affiliates.
A private equity fund in connection with the proposed acquisition of a substantial portion of the assets of Delphi Corp. and its affiliates.
A group of private equity funds, in their capacity as term lenders, in connection with the “credit bid” acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Lenox Brands Inc.
A group of private equity funds, in their capacity as lenders, in connection with the “credit bid” acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Pappas Broadcasting Inc.
A financial institution in connection with the out-of-court acquisition of a radio broadcast company.
The first lien lenders in connection with the Chapter 11 cases of DBSD North America Inc. and its affiliates.
The largest single mortgage certificate holder in the Chapter 11 cases of Extended Stay Hotels Inc. and its affiliates.
Several portfolio companies of private equity funds in connection with out-of-court exchange offers, debt repurchases and other capital restructurings.
Selected Publications
“Out of Court Restructurings, the Bankruptcy Context and Creditors’ Committees,” Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book (Practising Law Institute) October 2011 (co-author)
“Bankruptcy Claims Trading Orders: Who Is Watching,” Bankruptcy Law360, August 29, 2011 (co-author)
SRZ Distressed Debt & Claims Trading Developments Newsletter, Summer 2011 (co-author)
“'Alternative' Investment Managers and Bankruptcy: The Brave New World of Chapter 11,” Journal of Private Equity/Turnaround Management, Spring 2007 (co-author)
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Selected Speaking Engagements
“Recent Developments in Bankruptcy and Distressed Investing,” SRZ 21st Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, January 2012
“Bankruptcy Prenups: Planning and Negotiation Before Chapter 11,” 85th National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, Tampa, October 2011
“Current Issues in Distressed Investing,” SRZ 20th Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, New York, January 2011
“Positioning Your Fund for Distressed Investing,” SRZ 19th Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, New York, January 2010
“Out-of-Court Restructurings,” SRZ Distressed Investing Seminar, New York, June 2009
“Crisis Management: Lessons Learned From 2008,” SRZ 18th Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, New York, January 2009
“Challenges in a Down Market,” SRZ 17th Annual Private Investment Funds Seminar, New York, January 2008
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Memberships
New York City Bar Association
Other Distinctions
The Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA
The K&A Restructuring Register
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Education
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Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
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Emory University, B.A., 1982