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Stephen M. Wolpert
Counsel | New York
Stephen M. Wolpert

Stephen M. Wolpert’s practice focuses on representation of secured and unsecured creditors, bondholder groups, bank groups, and debtors in large-scale restructurings and reorganizations and in non-judicial workouts throughout the United States.

Mr. Wolpert is recognized for financial restructuring by The Legal 500 US.

In 2017, Mr. Wolpert was a member of the Dechert team which represented the Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders in connection with the Chapter 11 restructuring of Modular Space Corporation, an achievement selected by Turnarounds & Workouts for its “Successful Restructurings of 2017” list and named "Industrials Deal of the Year" for deals over US$100 million at The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards. In 2016, the team also made Turnarounds & Workouts’ annual “Successful Restructurings” list for guiding RCS Capital through a major restructuring initiative, which was recognized by The M&A Advisor with its "Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year" award for that year for deals valued between US$1 billion-US$5 billion.

  • The Ad Hoc Group of Secured Lenders to Tupperware Brands Corporation in connection with Chapter 11 case of Tupperware Brands and its subsidiaries, including, among other things, the Ad Hoc Group’s acquisition of global rights to the Tupperware brand, intellectual property and operations in key markets pursuant to a sale authorized under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
  • The Ad Hoc Group of WOM Bondholders in connection with the Chapter 11 case of WOM S.A. and its affiliates.
  • A private commercial REIT in connection with the out-of-court restructuring of its secured and unsecured indebtedness.
  • Majority bondholder in connection with the Chapter 15 case of Tristan Oil Ltd.
  • Major PTL Lender in connection with its appeal of the order confirming the Chapter 11 plan of Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
  • The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of Benitago, Inc.
  • First lien and DIP lenders and stalking horse purchaser in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Independent Pet Partners Holdings, LLC.
  • Hidili Industry International Development Limited, a company engaged in coal mine production, mining operations, mine development, and coal and coke manufacturing in China, in connection with Chapter 15 recognition and enforcement of its Hong Kong scheme of arrangement.
  • The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates, a Chilean airline.
  • Debtor-in-possession financing lenders and stalking horse bidder in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of GBG USA Inc. and certain of its affiliates.
  • Ad Hoc Group of A&L Lenders in connection with the restructuring of Constellation Oil Services Holding S.A. and its subsidiaries, an owner/operator of oil rigs located principally in Brazil.
  • The ad hoc group of noteholders and debtor-in-possession financing lenders in connection with cross-border restructuring and Chapter 11 cases of Automotores Gildemeister SpA, a Chile-based automobile importer and dealer.
  • Majority equity holder and term loan lender in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Payless, Inc.
  • Majority equity holder in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Fred’s, Inc.
  • Lenox Corporation, in connection with the restructuring of its liabilities through its acquisition by a private equity firm.
  • Uniti Group Inc., in connection with an adversary proceeding brought by Chapter 11 debtor Windstream Holdings, Inc. seeking recharacterization of a master real estate lease.
  • Egalet Corporation and its affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 cases.
  • Wells Fargo, as special servicer, in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Toys "R" Us, Inc. and its affiliates.
  • The international bondholder committee in connection with the restructuring of Oi S.A. and its subsidiaries, the largest telecommunications company in Brazil.
  • Major bondholders in connection with the cross-border restructuring of OAS, S.A., a Brazilian construction company.
  • The ad hoc group of noteholders in connection with the restructuring of Modular Space Corporation and its affiliates.
  • RCS Capital Corp., Cetera Financial Group, and affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 cases.
  • The ad hoc group of noteholders in connection with the cross-border restructuring of defaulted senior notes issued by Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican glass manufacturer.
  • Constar International Holdings LLC in connection with its Chapter 11 case and sale of substantially all assets to Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
  • Ad hoc group of second lien term lenders in connection with Chapter 11 case of Orchard Supply Hardware.
  • Certain Noteholders in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Station Casinos.
  • Noteholders that were successful plan proponents in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Greektown Casino.
  • The agent for the second lien lenders in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Motor Coach Industries.
  • Successful plan proponent in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Scotia Pacific and Pacific Lumber.
  • Certain noteholders in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Delphi Corporation.
  • The ad hoc committee of claims holders in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Northwest Airlines Corporation.
Services
    • Loyola University Maryland, B.B.A., Finance, 2002
    • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D., 2006
    • St. John’s University School of Law, LL.M., Bankruptcy, 2011
    • New York
    • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan