Williams Mullen's Comeback Plan: Part IV - How Banks Think About Loan Defaults: Lessons for Borrowers in Troubled Times
Our new insightful and informative series, “Protecting Lenders: Strategic Responses to Borrower Default," is designed to provide comprehensive guidance on managing borrower defaults effectively. This four-part series covers...more
In this program, attorneys in the Restructuring & Reorganization, Real Estate, Tax, and REIT Capital Markets practices discuss the various out of court considerations that commercial real estate enterprises will want to...more
The Situation: In a sharply divided 4-3 decision, CNH Diversified Opportunities Master Account, L.P., et al. v. Cleveland Unlimited, Inc. et al., Case No. 42 (Oct. 22, 2020), the New York Court of Appeals reversed the courts...more
In the final installment of our video series aimed at helping borrowers in uncertain times, Matt Cheek, chair of Williams Mullen’s Financial Services Industry Group, and Mike Mueller, chair of our Restructuring, Bankruptcy...more
The economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic will likely result in a considerable number of borrower defaults, workouts and debt restructurings. An often overlooked but significant consequence of debt modifications or...more
In the very unusual period in which we find ourselves today, it seems to be common wisdom that an avalanche of commercial loan defaults is coming. As such, it is a good time to take a fresh look at the terms and provisions...more
The global COVID-19 pandemic has placed an unprecedented stress on the ability of businesses to service their debt. Certain businesses—such as oil and gas, airlines, cruise lines, hospitality, brick-and-mortar retailers, and...more
This article is a companion piece to a similar article that examined loan restructurings, extensions, and forbearances from a lender’s perspective. ...more
The last few weeks have been very rough on borrowers, particularly in the hospitality and retail industries. Although there are a lot of unknowns surrounding COVID-19 and its impact on our health and economy, we do know that...more