Experience
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to Smurfit-Stone Container and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors were one of the leading integrated manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging in North America and one of the world's largest paper recyclers, selling a broad range of paper-based packaging products to manufacturers of both industrial and consumer products. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors successfully sold certain real property and timberlands and confirmed a plan of reorganization in 2010.
Merisant Corporation
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Sidley Austin, to Merisant Company and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. At the time of the bankruptcy, the Debtors were a worldwide leader in the production and marketing of low-calorie tabletop sweeteners, with an approximate 22% dollar share of a global retail market estimated at $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2007. With the assistance of Young Conaway and Sidley, the Debtors successfully confirmed their chapter 11 plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy in 2010.
Bill's Dollar Stores, Inc.
Young Conaway served as co-counsel, with Alston & Bird LLP, to Bill's Dollar Stores, Inc. in its chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtor sold substantially all of its operating assets to Factor, Inc. in return for approximately $29 million in cash plus payment of certain cure costs and other related consideration and successfully confirmed a chapter 11 plan of liquidation.
Hilex Poly Co. LLC
Young Conaway served as co-counsel with Sidley Austin LLP to Hilex Poly Co. LLC and certain of their affiliates in the chapter 11 proceedings. Prior to the petition date, the Debtors were a leading manufacturer of plastic bag and film products. Focusing primarily on high density polyethylene film products and related services, the Debtors' products ranged from bagging systems to agricultural films. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors successfully confirmed their plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy protection on August 25, 2008.
Hines Horticulture, Inc.
Young Conaway served as co-counsel with Kirkland & Ellis LLP to Hines Horticulture, Inc. and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings. The Debtors produced and distributed horticultural products through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hines Nurseries, Inc. The Debtors were one of the largest commercial nursery operations in North America and produced one of the broadest assortments of shrubs, color plants, and container-grow plants in the industry. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors successfully sold substantially all of their assets in a 363 sale and confirmed a plan of liquidation in 2009.
CMT America Corp.
Young Conaway acted as lead counsel to CMT America Corp. in its chapter 11 proceeding before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Prior to its bankruptcy filing, the Debtor was a clothing retailer operating seventy retail locations in the United States under the label of Urban Behavior. Under the guidance of Young Conaway, the Debtor successfully sold substantially all of its assets through a series of going-out-of-business sales.
Remy Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Shearman & Sterling, to Remy Worldwide Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors were a leading global supplier of automobile, truck, and heavy machinery starters, alternators, hybrid motors and steering components, as well as a supplier of diesel locomotive parts and services. With Young Conaway's help, the Debtors successfully confirmed a prepackaged joint plan of reorganization and exited bankruptcy in 2008.
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
Young Conaway serves as co-counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of DURA Automotive Systems, the largest independent designer and manufacturer of Driver Control Systems, and a leading supplier of door modules, glass systems, seat mechanishms and structures, and engineered assemblies.
Sea Containers Ltd.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Sidley Austin, to Sea Containers, Ltd. and its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors were a market leader in the operation of as a marine container leasing company which leased container ships and cargo containers to ocean carriers and shippers worldwide. With Young Conaway's help, the Debtors successfully confirmed a joint plan and exited bankruptcy in 2012.
America Online Latin America, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, with Shearman & Sterling LLP, to America Online Latin America, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, in their chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Prior to the bankruptcy filing, the Debtors had provided online Internet services in a number of foreign jurisdictions. With Young Conaway's assistance, the Debtors successfully confirmed their plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2006.
Riverstone Networks, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, to Riverstone Networks, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, in their chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors developed, marketed, and sold high-end Ethernet routers that telecommunications service providers use for business and residential communications services. With Young Conaway's help, the Debtors successfully sold all of their assets and confirmed a plan of reorganization.
Pliant Corporation
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, with Sidley Austin LLP, to Pliant Corporation and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. At the time of the bankruptcy, the Debtors were among North America's leading manufacturers of value-added filmgs and flexible packaging for food, personal care, medical, agricultural, and industrial applications. With Young Conaway’s and Sidley's assistance, the Debtors successfully confirmed their joint plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2006.
Meridian Automotive Systems - Composites Operations, Inc., et al.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to Meridian Automotive and its affiliated debtors, which are producers and suppliers to automotive original equipment manufacturers of front- and rear-end modules, bumper systems, exterior composite plastic modules, exterior structural components, interior components and modules, and exterior lighting components.
Touch America Holdings
Young Conaway acted as lead counsel for Touch America and its affiliates, which developed, owned, and operated a 21,000-mile fiber optic network and provided broadband telecommunications services, including data and video transport, to customers throughout the United States. With Young Conaway's assistance, the Debtors successfully sold substantially all of their assets and confirmed a plan of liquidation in 2004.
Budget Group, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to Budget Group, Inc. and its affiliated debtors, which operated one of the world's largest car and truck rental businesses. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors successfully sold substantially all of their assets in a 363 sale, confirmed a joint plan of liquidation, and emerged from bankruptcy protection on May 3, 2004.
Constar International, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, with Goodwin Procter LLP, to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Constar International, Inc. and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Prior to its bankruptcy filing, Constar and its affiliates were a global producer and the largest North American suppliers of polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic containers for conventional PET applications, primarily designed and manufactured for soft drinks and water.
Cable & Wireless USA, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Cable & Wireless USA, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, in a chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Micro Warehouse, Inc. / Bridgeport Holdings, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Kramer Levin, to Mirco Warehouse, Inc. and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. At the time of the bankruptcy, the Debtors were a specialty catalog and online retailer and direct marketer of brand name personal computers, computer software, accessories, peripherals and networking products to commercial and consumer customers. With the assistance of Young Conaway and Kramer Levin, the Debtors successfully sold substantially all of their assets to Gores Services LLC in a 363 sale.
Gilat Satellite
Young Conaway served as co-counsel with Shearman & Sterling to Petitioner, Gene Kleinhelder, as foreign representative to Gilat Satellite in the Chapter 15 proceeding.
Alterra Healthcare Corporation
Young Conaway served as lead counsel to Alterra Healthcare Corporation in its chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Through approximately 240 real estate subsidiaries and affiliates, the Debtor operated and/or managed approximately 400 assisted living residences in 24 different states. With Young Conaway's guidance, the Debtor successfully confirmed its plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2003.
Golden Books Family Entertainment
Young Conaway served as co-counsel for Golden Books, which published, produced, licensed and marketed an extensive range of children and family-related media and entertainment products.
Glenoit LLC, f/k/a Glenoit Corporation Chapter 11 Proceeding
Young Conaway served as co-counsel with Alston & Bird LLP to Glenoit Corporation and certain of its affiliates in their prepackaged chapter 11 proceedings. Prior to the petition date, the Debtors produced and distributed of a variety of decorative home furnishings, fabrics, and related textiles. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors successfully confirmed their plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy in October 11, 2002.
FAO, Inc.
Pic 'n Pay Stores, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as lead counsel to Pic 'n Pay Stores in its chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankrutpcy Court for the District of Delaware. Founded in 1957, Pic 'N Pay operated a chain of 453 discount shoe stores under the names Pic 'N Pay, Shoe World and Shoe City. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtor successfully sold substantially all of its assets and confirmed a plan of liquidation in 2001.
Crown Books Corporation
Young Conaway acted as lead counsel to Crown Books Corporation and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceeding before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors were discount retailers specializing in the sale of books and book-related products.
Integrated Health Services, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to Integrated Health Services, Inc. (and certain of its affiliates), one of the nation's leading providers of post-acute and related specialty healthcare services and products, in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
In re Portola Packaging, Inc.
Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Kirkland & Ellis, to Portola Packaging, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, in the chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Debtors were a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of plastic closures, bottles, and related equipment used for packaging applications in the non-carbonated beverage and institutional foods markets. The Debtors also designed, manufactured, and sold closures and containers for the cosmetics, fragrance, and toiletries market. With Young Conaway's assistance, the Debtors successfully confirmed a prepackaged plan of reorganization in October 2008.
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