Navigating the Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Cryptocurrency
The emergence of cryptocurrencies continues to transform the market through digital distributed ledger transactions. However, the current crypto market crash forced several cryptocurrency trading platforms to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Thus, leaving uncertainties and a myriad of issues and challenges to the already highly volatile crypto market.
Emerging decisions from the bankruptcy court are expected to shape the future security of crypto assets. This underscores the need for crypto owners to stay current with the emerging developments surrounding the crypto market to mitigate further pitfalls.
In this CLE Webcast, The Knowledge Group presents experienced finance lawyer James M. Sullivan (Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP) and business restructuring and reorganization practitioner Matthew J. Gold (Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.) for an insightful discussion of the most significant and relevant issues surrounding cryptocurrencies and chapter 11 bankruptcy. The distinguished speakers will also share actionable tips for minimizing risks amid the rapidly evolving crypto climate.
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Partner Experienced Bankruptcy Lawyer Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.
Matthew Gold has extensive experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, debtors, landlords, trustees and acquirers of assets in chapter 11 reorganizations, chapter 7 liquidations, voluntary and involuntary cases, SIPA proceedings, and out-of-court workouts and restructurings. Matt has prosecuted and defended preference and fraudulent conveyance actions, negotiated and confirmed plans of reorganization and disclosure statements, drafted and negotiated asset sales, and given non-consolidation opinions. He also works closely with the members of the Bank Debt and Claims Trading group, advising on any bankruptcy-related issues. Matt has practiced before courts in New York and around the country. Matt currently serves as counsel to the Attorney General of the State of Washington in the bankruptcy of Purdue Pharma, L.P., and recently successfully overturned on appeal Purdue’s confirmed plan of reorganization. Matt received his B.A. from Yale University and J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Partner Experienced Finance Lawyer Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
James Sullivan’s primary practice focus is corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, distressed situations and complex commercial disputes. He brings a wealth of experience representing corporate debtors, banks, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, trustees and distressed investors in large Chapter 11 cases. James is honored with a listing in New York Super Lawyers® and is rated AV Preeminent™ in his field by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also recognized in the 2019 New York’s Top Rated Lawyers, published by the New York Law Journal. He regularly authors and lectures on numerous topics concerning bankruptcy, including the recently amended small business provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
