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Jay R. Indyke is a partner with Cooley LLP in New York and chair of the firm’s business restructuring and reorganization practice group. He has represented official creditors’ committees in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in more than 40 states and unofficial creditors’ committees in out-of-court workouts and composition agreements in many industries. Indyke has represented […]

Jeff Drake, a managing director at AlixPartners, works with providers of shipping, logistics, and offshore services to optimize overall performance. During his more than 25 years of experience, he has served in senior line positions with CP Ships, as global managing director of world-leading yacht logistics specialist Peters & May, and as marketing director with […]

Esben Christensen, a managing director at AlixPartners, leads companies through complex operational and financial cross-border restructurings. He has nearly two decades of experience, primarily within domestic and international transportation, as a line manager, an interim executive, and a trusted advisor, consistently executing high-impact cost management and restructuring strategies on his assignments. A native of Denmark, […]

Joseph A. Spina is an associate in the New York office of O’Melveny. He regularly guides debtors, creditors, lenders, indenture trustees, and strategic investors in all aspects of high-stakes corporate restructurings, including Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, and distressed acquisitions. Spina has extensive experience negotiating reorganization plans, structuring Chapter 11 DIP and exit financings, representing […]

Nancy A. Mitchell is a partner in O’Melveny’s New York office. She advises debtors, acquirers, and creditors on complex restructurings, workouts, and Chapter 11 proceedings, drawing on more than 30 years of experience as a lawyer and investment banker. Mitchell has counseled clients on large and complex bankruptcies and restructurings, including ad hoc bondholders in […]

Ann M. Miller is a managing director in Cowen’s Special Situation Group. She has experience in the public and private company sectors, working in both distressed and traditional M&A assignments. She is responsible for executing mandates and obtaining new mandates with new and existing clients. In addition, Miller is responsible for client management relating to […]

Suzzanne Uhland is a partner in O’Melveny’s New York and San Francisco offices and chair of the firm’s U.S. Restructuring Practice. She represents parties in Chapter 11 reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings and buyers and sellers in Bankruptcy Code Section 363(d) sales and other distress transactions. Uhland also practices with the firm’s transactions attorneys, both in […]

Lorie Beers is a managing director and head of the Special Situations Group at Cowen. She has 28 years of professional experience that encompasses the full spectrum of restructuring. Previously, she was a managing director and head of restructuring at StormHarbour Securities. Beers began her career as a bankruptcy attorney and ultimately became a partner […]

Sheila Smith serves as an advisor to Gordon Brothers. She has over 25 years of experience in financial advisory and restructuring services. 

Anne O’Donnell joined r² advisors in 2016. She is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the firm, marketing and business development efforts, and providing support to the Firm’s professionals