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New York, NY 10112
United States of America
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Joseph
H.
Smolinsky
Partner
Practice Description
Joseph Smolinsky provides restructuring advice and strategy to borrowers, lenders, investors and creditors and also represents corporations seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11.
Representative Matters
- Significant debtor representations include Harvard Industries, Inc., Jazztel plc, Magnesium Corporation of America, Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V., Canfibre of Riverside, Inc., Custom Shops Corporation, Capital Gaming, Inc., General Rental, Inc., Orange County, California, Qualis Care LP, Days Inns of America, Inc. and Orion Pictures Corporation.
- Significant creditor or creditor committee representations in Chapter 11 cases include Technical Olympic USA, Inc., Refco Inc., Calpine Corporation, Mirant Corporation, Worldcom, Inc., Outboard Marine Corporation, The Pullman Company, Inc. and AM International, Inc.
- Significant participation in structured finance transactions involving Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital Inc., First Union National Bank, Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., David Bowie and others.
Honors
Mr. Smolinsky is listed in New York Super Lawyers (2007) for bankruptcy and creditor/debtor law.
Activities and Affiliations
Mr. Smolinsky is a member of the Bankruptcy Committee of the New York City Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute and Turnaround Management Association.
Publications
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"District Court Decision Negates Bank Guarantees Granted by Fortune 500 Affiliates," Client Alert, November 29, 2004
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"Power Agency Fights Court over Bankruptcy Rights," International Financial Law Review, November 2004
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"Power Contracts and Bankrupt Generators," Project Finance NewsWire, October 2004
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Project Finance NewsWire, June 2003
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"Anticipating A Possible Bankruptcy," Project Finance NewsWire, (co-author), December 2002
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"District Court Decision Negates Bank Guarantees Granted by Fortune 500 Affiliates," Client Alert, November 29, 2004
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"Power Agency Fights Court over Bankruptcy Rights," International Financial Law Review, November 2004
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"Power Contracts and Bankrupt Generators," Project Finance NewsWire, October 2004
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Project Finance NewsWire, June 2003
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"Anticipating A Possible Bankruptcy," Project Finance NewsWire, (co-author), December 2002
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Collier on Bankruptcy, 15th edition, (contributing editor), 1997
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"Lenders Beware: A Guaranty is not a Guarantee," Bankruptcy Strategist, August 1989
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"Leveraged Buyouts in Bankruptcy: A Strategic Perspective," Norton Bankruptcy Law Advisor, August 1988
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Speeches and Events
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The Coming Wave . . . What the Turmoil in the Credit Markets Means — and What to Expect in 2008,
New York, NY, October 24, 2007
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"Availability/Limitation of Relief to Different Entities," Intersection of Bankruptcy & Tax: Planning & Pitfalls Including the Emergent Roles of Hedge Funds & Private Equity, New York, NY, June 5, 2007
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One Year On: Key Issues and Developments in the First Year of the 2005 Bankruptcy Code Amendments,
New York, NY, October 17, 2006
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"Issues Affecting the Automotive Industry," Turnaround Management Association, New York Chapter, New York, NY, September 2006
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The New Bankruptcy Law: Understanding & Navigating the Maze of Changes Created by the New Law,
New York, NY, November 10, 2005
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The Coming Wave . . . What the Turmoil in the Credit Markets Means — and What to Expect in 2008,
New York, NY, October 24, 2007
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"Availability/Limitation of Relief to Different Entities," Intersection of Bankruptcy & Tax: Planning & Pitfalls Including the Emergent Roles of Hedge Funds & Private Equity, New York, NY, June 5, 2007
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One Year On: Key Issues and Developments in the First Year of the 2005 Bankruptcy Code Amendments,
New York, NY, October 17, 2006
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"Issues Affecting the Automotive Industry," Turnaround Management Association, New York Chapter, New York, NY, September 2006
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The New Bankruptcy Law: Understanding & Navigating the Maze of Changes Created by the New Law,
New York, NY, November 10, 2005
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"The Rise of Hedge Funds as Players in Restructuring," Plan of Reorganization Conference and Cocktail Reception, Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors, New York, NY, November 2005
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"Buying and Selling Distressed Companies: Creating Value from Chaos," 7th Annual Distressed Debt Investing Forum, New York, NY, June 2004
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"Restructuring the Overleveraged Company: Keeping the Lights On," New York City Bar Association, May 2004
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"Protecting Intellectual Property Interests in Bankruptcy," New York City Bar Association, June 2003
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"Trademark and Bankruptcy," The Practising Law Institute's Advanced Seminar on Trademark Law, New York, NY, May 21, 2003
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"M&A for Distressed Companies," New York Capital Roundtable, August 2002
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"Practical Skills – The Basics of Bankruptcy Practice," New York Small Business Association (NYSBA), April 2002
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