Lauren Friend McKelvey

Litigates disputes in bankruptcy court, including fraudulent transfer and preference cases; Represents lenders and bankruptcy trustees in distressed asset transactions, including sales of real estate, aircraft, franchises, ownership interests in companies and health care businesses; Advises clients with respect to bankruptcy motions to assume, assign or reject leases and executory contracts, including technology contracts, purchase agreements, real property leases and franchise agreements.

Represents creditors and insurers in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including American Airlines, Circuit City, Eastman Kodak Company and Hawker Beechcraft; Represented committee of unsecured creditors the chapter 11 reorganization of a Washington, DC hospital; Represented popular Washington, DC restaurant and lounge in its successful chapter 11 reorganization; Counseled Florida radio station group in its successful chapter 11 reorganization.

Experienced in advising clients on international insolvency matters, including matters involving English, Brazilian, Canadian and Italian insolvency law; Represented creditor in chapter 15 (cross-border) case of Canadian manufacturer, Cinram International.