• Represented institutional investors on all aspects of ownership and trading of private equity securities and other assets obtained through bankruptcy reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings, including analyzing relevant securities laws registration exemptions and reviewing issuer organizational documents to determine contractual and legal transfer restrictions; drafted and negotiated equity trade confirmations, securities purchase agreements, “no registration” legal opinions and other equity transfer documents; coordinated closing of transfers with counterparties, transfer agents and issuers’ counsel.• Represented financial institutions, including investment banks and hedge funds, in managing legal issues related to the purchase and sale of distressed corporate bank debt, notes and bonds; drafted, reviewed and negotiated loan purchase and sale agreements, assignment agreements, proceeds letters, netting agreements and other loan transfer documents.• Successfully managed the closing of over 1,000 equity and debt transfers.

Provided general corporate legal advice to public and private companies. Drafted and reviewed contracts, assisted in negotiating and structuring of mergers and acquisitions and commercial financing transactions. Advised private issuers regarding private placements involving angel and venture capital investors.